Designing Human-Computer Interaction G (6673.7)

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 6389 Designing Human-Computer Interaction.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Design a human-computer interaction design project in a professional and rigorous manner using advanced methodologies;
2. Evaluate the HCI design or implementation analysing the interaction of user types, situation of use and technology;
3. Identify and critically justify use-cases and their technological implementation with reference to human and technological communication;
4. Apply policies and procedures from relevant guidelines and standards; and
5. Critically analyse HCI issues raised by global systems using contemporary research methods.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6389 Designing Human-Computer Interaction

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

6676 Professional Practice in IT G, or equivalent.