Design and Evaluation of User Interfaces
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge gained in the project modules in the 1st and 2nd semester.Content, 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.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must gain knowledge of the following theories and methods:
Fundamentals of human-computer interaction:
- interaction design
- usability and user experience
- design principles
- interaction forms
Interaction design process:
- activities in interaction design
- user-centered design
Use context and users:
- understand needs and requirements: e.g. interview, observation, questionnaire, probes, card sorting
- task analysis: e.g. hierarchical task analysis, objectives, tasks, actions
- scenarios and personas
- use patterns
Design of interfaces:
- visual design principles
- Gestalt laws
- sketching and prototyping
- conceptual and physical interface design
Usability evaluation:
- activities
- roles and tasks
- identification of usability problems
Skills
- understand basic and advanced concepts and theories of human-computer interaction
- be able to explain the activities in the design of an interface accurately
- be able to explain the activities of a usability evaluation
Competences
- be able to apply concepts, techniques and methods to design and evaluate a specific system that solves a well-defined task
Type of instruction
The teaching is organized according to the general teaching methods for the education, cf. §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 | Design and Evaluation of User Interfaces |
| 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 | Design og evaluering af brugergrænseflader |
| Module code | DSNSWCB313 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Copenhagen |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
