User Interface Design

Study method

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Assessments

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Prior study

Required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this unit you should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good human interfaces in games, mobile devices, simulations and other information technology products
be able to generate requirements for the interface of a proposed application
be able to design and build interface prototypes that meet the requirements
demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and physiological limits of the human factor
be able to prepare an appropriate usability evaluation plan for a prototype information system
be able to perform a usability evaluation using a range of methods and tools
be able to use the results of the evaluation to improve the interface iteratively
appreciate the relevant ethical issues and be able to apply ethical principles and practices to interaction design
show awareness of cultural and disability issues that arise in the design of machine interfaces.

Topics covered

- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this unit will be provided in your study materials.
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

MUR-ICT284-Systems Analysis and Design ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This unit focuses on providing an understanding of interface and interaction design especially for game and simulation systems. Topics covered include overview of HCIs and NUIs; concepts of interface design; interaction design for different platforms; functions of interface and interaction; gesture-driven interface design.

Assessments

Practical exercises (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Project (30%)

Textbooks