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Interaction Design and Usability (ISYS90085) // Further information
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Semester 2
Dr Jenny Waycott
Email: jwaycott@unimelb.edu.au
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LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered in 3-hour classes, with each class containing: lectures on theoretical concepts, class discussions, and tutorial work. Outside class students will study theory and cases through reading and continuing their group activities.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
There is no prescribed text for this subject, but the content is drawn from some key resources, including: Preece, J., Rogers, Y., & Sharp, H. (2015). Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction. A list of articles will be provided on the LMS and the lecture slides will include references to key resources. Materials from real-world cases are provided in class.CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This subject is relevant to careers as a usability engineer, user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect etc. Students will work on real-world user interface design cases. There will be one or two lectures from invited practitioners from industry. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Science (Information Systems) Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Systems Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major MIS Professional Specialisation Major MIS Research Specialisation Major MIT Spatial Specialisation Major MIS Health Specialisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022