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Designing Novel Interactions (INFO90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Eduardo Velloso
Overview
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New interaction technologies continuously expand the range of input and output methods available in human-computer interaction. Interaction is no longer limited to desktop computers, windows-based interfaces, or keyboards and mice. Interfaces now include tangible communication, mobile and ubiquitous devices, ambient displays and sensing in public spaces. Novel interactions require specific methods to enable their conception, design, evaluation and use in creating interactive systems. This subject will introduce a selection of different interaction media and examine the specific methods used to create interactive systems with them. Underlying these specific methods are general conceptual approaches to design that are focussed on innovative or disruptive interactions between users and technology. Case studies will cover both fundamental research and industrial design practice. An emphasis is placed on developing the skills to critique and adapt different interface technologies and paradigms, to develop prototype systems, and evaluate new interactions to ensure that they meet their intended goals.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to choose between different novel interaction technologies based on their design characteristics
- Gain a critical understanding of design approaches used for the development of interactive systems
- Demonstrate the ability to design and develop prototype interactions that use novel interface technologies
- Demonstrate the ability to use iteration and results of formative evaluation to re-design interactions
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
OR
ISYS90088 Introduction to Application Development
or entry into MC-IT 100 or 150 point programs
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are expected to have basic proficiency in computing, and familiarity with interactive technologies.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assignment 1 – Critical review. Individual report (1500 words) that reviews and contrasts the design characteristics of different interaction technologies, requiring approximately 20 hours of work. Due in week 3 or week 4. (30%). Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) 1 and 2.
Assignment 2 – Ideation. Individual report (1500 words) that proposes a creative and novel design in response to an example problem, as well as the evaluation plan for the proposed design, requiring approximately 20 hours of work. Due in week 7. (30%). Addressing ILO 3 and 4.
Assignment 3 – Group project (groups of 3 or 4 students) Students will present a proposed design for a target user experience, combining innovation-focused design and technical considerations. Students will present a demonstration of prototype lasting 10 minutes, and requiring approximately 5 hours of work per student. Due in week 12 (10%). Addressing ILO 2, 3 and 4.
Assignment 4 – Final report of the group project that justifies the design (2000 words), requiring approximately 20 hours of work per student. Due in the second week of the examination period. (30%). Addressing ILO 1,2,3 and 4.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Eduardo Velloso Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial in Weeks 2-12 Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Eduardo Velloso
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject will be offered in Semester 1, 2019.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022