Interaction Design 3: User-centered Design
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge gained in the 1st and 2nd semesterContent, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
This course module aims to provide the student with the knowledge,
methods and skills to study users and interact with them through a
design process. User study methods are introduced and trained,
which focus on what the users do, use, state, create and think, as
well as the physical and ergonomic factors in relation to use and
user. Thereby, the student must acquire competence in designing for
the user's recognized and unrecognized needs with respect for
the user and his context and culture.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- must have knowledge of the potentials, limitations and directions of the user-oriented design approach, covering from the acting perspective to physical factors
Skills
- must be able to account for various user-oriented methods, including their field of action and benefits
- must be able to perform and use observation to collect data on user behavior
- must be able to perform and use interviews and other suitable methods and tools for collecting user data
- must be able to structure collected user data and use this as design material
Competences
- must be able to plan and carry out user-oriented design activities, as well as include information on use as a basis for the design solution
- must be able to plan and organize a design process that extensively involves users and focuses on their needs
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized in accordance with the general teaching methods for the education, cf. section 17.
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 27.5 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 137.5 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Interaction Design 3: User-centered Design |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Interaktionsdesign 3: brugercentreret design |
| Module code | DSNIXDB302 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
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Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
