Module Details

Module Code: ZDSN C1201
Module Title: Interaction Design
Title: Interaction Design
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Ken Power
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with the ability to design interactions and interfaces to meet the needs of users
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify needs and requirements of specific users of software products
LO2 Create prototype UIs suitable for evaluation
LO3 Use a user centered approach to evaluate and refine a UI
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Interface and Interaction Design Methodologies
User involvement; Empirical approach; Predictive modelling approach, need finding. Principles, guidelines and standards,
Prototyping tools:
paper prototypes, digital tools, HTML, CSS
Usability testing
Role of evaluation, Observation, structured usability tests, refinement
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Project30.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
evaluate knowledge and understanding of principles of user centered design and need finding
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
evaluate knowledge and understanding of principles of prototyping and usability testing
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Iteratively design and develop a prototype interface based on user needs and usability testing
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A series of lab sessions supported by worksheets to gain skills in prototyping tools, need finding and evaluation
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures will cover all learning outcomes 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Continuous assessment research and reporting 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Review of teaching material, readings, research project work 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • [Helen Sharp, Jennifer Preece, Yvonne Rogers]. (2015), Interaction design, 4. New York; Wiley, [ISBN: 9781119020752].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: TEST