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
The purpose of the project module is to introduce the students in evaluation of design through systematic assessment and analysis of an interaction design (IT system), where crucial emphasis is placed on user-centered usability evaluations as the empirical basis for the project module. The focus is primarily on the usability of a design, but also its ease of use and application value. In addition, the project module's goal is to introduce the students to problem-oriented project work, where work is done on project management, conflict management, and collaboration.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of an interaction design, including the design's usability, user-friendliness and application value.
• must acquire knowledge of problem-oriented project work, including project management, conflict management, and collaboration.

Skills

• must be able to plan, carry out and report on a usability evaluation
• must be able to apply principles of usability in analysis of an interaction design
• must be able to outline a solution proposal for a specific identified usability problem
• must be able to convey the project's work results and work processes in a structured and comprehensible way, both in writing, graphically and orally

Competences

• must have acquired the ability to systematically evaluate and analyze an interaction design
• must be able to organize, implement, and reflect on problem-based project work

Type of instruction

Project work

Extent and expected workload

The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 300 hours.

Exam

Exams

Additional information