Video as Method for Design
2025/2026
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.
PURPOSE
To sharpen the methodological awareness and reflection around the
importance of choosing a method in design processes. The purpose is
to enable the student to be able, in an interdisciplinary and
interdisciplinary practical context, to present clear arguments for
the choice of method based on the assessment of opt-outs.
The module's focus on methodology is integrated horizontally in the semester, so that it supports the practical technological and business design processes in the other modules.
The module is organized with seminars and workshops, where the student's professional portfolio is a prerequisite for participation.
In connection with the module, the following methodological themes will be addressed:
- video as data
- video observation
- the importance of roles for observation with video
- fixing roles in social and scientific contexts
- flow and ritual in interpersonal interaction
- video as a tool for sketching and animation
- 360 degree 3D VR video recording with a drone
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- video as a method for studying interaction and design processes
- special aspects of video as a medium for the study of interaction and design processes
- the importance of using video in the study of interaction and design processes
- state of the art video tools for studying interaction and design processes
Skills
- plan and conduct sessions using video for documentation and facilitation
- use state of the art video tools for documentation and facilitation of design processes
- involve participants in design processes using video
Competences
- include video as a method for documentation, facilitation and evaluation of design processes
- to be able to critically and constructively assess the importance of video as a method for documentation and design
Type of instruction
The type of instruction is organised in accordance with the general instruction methods of the programme, cf. ยง 17.
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 300 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Video as Method for Design |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 10 |
| Permitted aids | Aids (if any) will be posted on the course page in MOODLE |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External 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 | Video som metode til design |
| Module code | DSNBAITB432 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 10 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
