This module will be delivered using lectures and continuous assessment consisting of student research and the development of practical solutions to existing problems.
Module Aim:
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 should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
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
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Project
30.00%
Practical
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
evaluate knowledge and understanding of principles of user centered design and need finding
1,3
15.00
n/a
Examination
evaluate knowledge and understanding of principles of prototyping and usability testing
2,3
15.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Iteratively design and develop a prototype interface based on user needs and usability testing
1,2,3
30.00
n/a
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
A series of lab sessions supported by worksheets to gain skills in prototyping tools, need finding and evaluation
1,2,3
40.00
Every Week
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment