This course will provide an overview of the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and will introduce students to key interaction and experience design paradigms, approaches and methods. The course will equip students with theory, methods, and techniques to investigate different design situations, develop and prototype novel design ideas, and engage with the ethical dimensions of technology design.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain and illustrate key aspects of human-computer interaction.
- Apply multiple perspectives, theories, and ethical and inclusive considerations in critiquing technologies and prototyping and developing new design ideas.
- Investigate activities, practices, and contexts of technology use through contextual research methods.
- Critically evaluate novel technology design ideas based on Human-Computer Interaction approaches.
Indicative Assessment
- Project Work One (20) [LO 1,2]
- Project Work Two (20) [LO 1,2]
- Project Proposal (20) [LO 3,4]
- Prototype Design and Presentation (40) [LO 2,3,4]
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Workload
Approximately 130 hours of study consisting of lectures and tutorials, plus self-directed study and assessment work.
Inherent Requirements
None
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
A list of other reference books and readings will be provided at the start of the course.
Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 6th Edition - This is the primary book we are aligning the contents to.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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