Interaction design 2: Visual Design and Prototyping
2021/2022
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge gained in the 1st 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
The module aims to provide the student with knowledge of design
principles and guidelines for visual design, knowledge of gestalt
laws, and knowledge of human cognition, such as. human memory and
perception, and the importance of cognition for the use of IT
systems, as well as providing knowledge of various forms of
interaction. In addition, prototyping is introduced as a technique
in an interaction process, where the student becomes able to design
a user interface, where visual design principles, guidelines and
gestalt laws are used in interaction with forms of interaction.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- acquire knowledge of design principles and guidelines for visual design
- be familiar with gestalt laws and their relation to user interfaces must acquire basic knowledge of human cognition, including attention, perception, and memory
- acquire knowledge of different forms of interaction and know their strengths and weaknesses in user interaction
- gain knowledge of principles of web design, such as visual design principles of web design, architectures of web design, or Web 2.0
- gain knowledge of different types of prototypes - for example Hi-Fi or Lo-Fi prototypes
- know the roles of prototypes in an interaction design process
Skills
- be able to explain the central design principles and guidelines for visual design accurately
- be able to explain human cognition and its significance for the use of IT systems
- be able to apply different design principles and guidelines for visual design at a basic level
- be able to explain different forms of interaction precisely
- be able to carry out a prototyping process with focus on design of user interface
Competences
be able to apply visual design principles and gestalt laws in an interaction design process based on prototyping
Type of instruction
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 2: Visual Design and Prototyping |
| 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
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Interaktionsdesign 2: visuelt design og prototyping |
| Module code | DSNIXDB202 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
