IS-104 Digital Interaction Design
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Sofie Sara Terese Wass
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English (open to full-degree students only)
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
- IT and Information Systems, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
English (open to full-degree students only)Course contents
The course introduces the process of designing digital interaction solutions. It covers main concepts, principles, and techniques for understanding user needs, designing interfaces, and evaluating digital interaction solutions.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
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have knowledge of key design principles, processes and methods for designing digital interaction solutions
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have knowledge of and be able to apply criteria for evaluating usability
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be able to participate actively in analysis, design, and testing of prototypes for digital interaction solutions
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know about relevant regulations and standards for usability and accessibility of digital interaction solutions.
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have knowledge of issues of ethical nature related to digital interaction design
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understand challenges and opportunities related to working in projects
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have developed capabilities for collaboration, communication and critical assessment in design projects
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory assignments. More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Organized teaching in the form of lectures and group work. Mandatory work consists of, among other things, project-based assignments and presentations. Expected workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
No.
Assessment methods and criteria
Group-based project assignment counting 40 % of the grade, common grade. Written individual exam counting 60 % of the grade. Graded assessment A-F.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IS-3400 – User interfaces | 9 |
| IS-3410 – User Interfaces | 7.5 |
| IS-3410 – User interfaces | 7.5 |