Designing Human-Computer Interaction (6389.7)

This unit provides the theory and practices needed to design and specify the user requirements for the HCI aspects of an information system. Emphasis is placed on user-centred design - designing for use and user experience. Foundation knowledge of human perception and cognition is matched to emerging technological facilities and devices for information collection and expression. Relevant sections of Australian and other Standards and guidelines dealing with software quality management, software ergonomics and software usability are deployed in design. User-centred interaction design, Web Information Architecture, Design patterns and Evaluation of Interactive Artefacts are examined. This unit may be cotaught with 6673 Designing Human-Computer Interaction G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Design a human-computer interaction project adhering to professional standards;
2. Evaluate the HCI design or implementation analysing the interaction of user types, situation of use and technology;
3. Identify and justify use-cases and their technological implementation with reference to human and technological communication; and
4. Apply policies and procedures from relevant guidelines, patterns and standards.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Prerequisites

4478 Introduction to Information Technology

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6673 Designing Human-Computer Interaction G

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

6348 Information Systems in Organisations and 5915 Database Design.