Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must understand the concepts of human computer interaction, interaction design and user experience and the relation between them
• Must have knowledge of different input and output modes for interactive systems, also in a historical perspective
• Must have knowledge of different methods for designing interaction of ICT systems
• Must have knowledge of different strategies for planning the interaction design of ICT systems
• Must understand the concept and applicability of computer ethics

Skills

• Must be able to apply the concepts of usability and user experience both to screen-based and non-screen-based interactive systems
• Must master different design methods and techniques for creating and testing interactive systems, including non-screen-based systems
• Must be able to identify possible computer ethical issues related to a ICT system and / or its use context
• Must be able to discuss user cognitive models and other descriptions of users
• Must be able to reflect critically on methodological challenges in data from and about users as a source for design
• Must be able to evaluate interactive systems using techniques from interaction design and Human Computer Interaction

Competences

• Must have the competency to reflect on the implications of using different methods and techniques for interaction design, including user involvement, and for evaluating systems
• Must have the competency to analyse the social context in which the use of ICT takes place
• Must have the competency to discuss concepts of privacy, user sovereignty and personalisation in relation to design dilemmas in the design of interactive systems

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of §17; Structure and contents of the programme.

Exam

Exams