Interaction Design and Usability (ISYS90085) // Assessment

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• Critical Review - Individual students write and present a critique (1000 words) of an interaction design method or artefact. The critical review is due between weeks 3 and 11, worth 10%. Approximately 13 – 15 hours of work is required. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in the critical review.
• Assignment 1 – In small groups (3-4 students), students conduct a user needs analysis of a particular situation of use, design a paper prototype and conduct an evaluation of the prototype. The assignment consists of a written report (2500-3000 words) and a presentation (10 minutes), due in week 7, worth 25%. Assignment 1 requires approximately 40 - 45 hours of work per student. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assignment.
• Assignment 2- In small groups (3-4 students) students create a digital prototype (based on the findings of assignment 1) and conduct a user-based evaluation of the prototype. Groups must report on the evaluation via a written report (2500-3000 words) and a presentation (10 minutes), due in week 12, worth 25%. Assignment 2 requires approximately 40 - 45 hours of work per student. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in this assignment. Assignment 2 is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
• Examination - One written open book take-home end of semester examination (40%). ILOs 1 and 2 are addressed in the examination.

Hurdle Requirement:

• The examination is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.