FM2AIID05 Interaction Design

FM2AIID05 Interaction Design

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FM2AIID05
    • Level of Study
      5.1
    • Program of Study
      Front-End Development
    • Credits
      5
Teaching Term(s)
2022 Spring
About the Course

The course provides basic knowledge in interaction design focusing on developing user-oriented solutions and services for web and mobile devices. The candidate is provided with insight into processes that presuppose interactions between users and computers (HCI). Candidates gain practical experience to build Low-tech prototypes, conduct simple user tests, evaluate and further develop user-oriented solutions and services for web and mobile devices. The course build on competence from HTML and CSS.

Course Relevance
As a Front-end developer, the candidate must create interactive solutions and services that are in direct interaction with users. Understanding users, their needs, requirements and habits is crucial for developing user-friendly solutions and services.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The Candidate…

  • has basic knowledge of central concepts and processes that are used for working with interactions and user experiences for digital products on displays
  • has knowledge of techniques for developing user-friendly solutions and services for web and mobile devices
  • has basic knowledge of methods and tools for building low-tech prototypes that are used in the development of user-oriented solutions and services for web and mobile devices
  • has basic knowledge of simple testing and evaluating the ease of use of digital solutions and services
  • has insight into relevant guidelines for universal design of ICT solutions
  • has basic industry knowledge and is familiar with the field of interaction design
  • can update his/her vocational knowledge on prototyping, testing, assessment and guidelines for universal designing user-oriented ICT solutions
  • understands the importance of following procedures for user-friendliness and how interaction design can improve communication and secure good user experiences
Skills

The Candidate…

  • can apply knowledge of concepts and processes to interaction and user experiences for the development of digital products for displays
  • can apply techniques for developing user-friendly solutions and service for web and mobile devices
  • can apply basic knowledge of methods and tools for building low-tech prototypes and perform simple evaluation and testing ease of use
  • can apply knowledge of universal design in development, testing and of user-oriented ICT solutions
  • can study the process for low-tech prototyping, testing, evaluation and identify any user-friendly deficiencies
  • can find information and material that is relevant for prototyping, testing and evaluating user-oriented ICT solutions
General Competence

The Candidate…

  • understands basic principles for interaction design, universal design and industry-relevant principles in the development of user-oriented solutions
  • has developed an ethical attitude in relation to preform simple user test in accordance with guidelines for universal design
  • can develop work methods to build low-tech prototypes, conduct testing and evaluations according to the needs of selected target groups
  • can carry out simple assignments within interaction design such as developing low-tech prototypes and testing ease of use in relation to regulations and guidelines for universal design of ICT solutions
Learning Activities

Teaching varies between online based lessons, lectures, software training, activities, guidance and presentations.

Examination and Assessment
The learning outcomes are assessed in compulsory assignments as Passed/Not Passed.

Re-Examination
It is possible to re-sit this course after the guidelines clearly outlined in the school's examination rules.

Course Work Requirements
Compulsory assignments must be submitted and evaluated with a passing grade. There will be given verbal guidance or written feedback together with the grade.

Reading List

Teaching materials and essential resources will be shared on the LMS, in addition to the software user manuals.

About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, A. Cooper, R Reimann, D. Cronin & C. Noessel, Wiley; 4.Edition (2014), ISBN: 9781118766576

Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web, Steve Krug, New Riders; 3.Edition (2014), ISBN: 9780321965516

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, Susan Weinschenk, New Riders; 2.Edition (2020), ISBN: 9780136746911