Course - Introduction to User-Centered Design - IDG1362
IDG1362 - Introduction to User-Centered Design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | E |
Course content
The core of this course is to introduce the students to User-Centered Design (UCD) principles methods and techniques. They will learn how to conduct UCD research to identify problems or needs for specific groups of users. They will be introduced to ideation methods and techniques that will let them suggest and develop ideas and possible solutions in a group setting. They will also learn how to further develop their ideas through sketching and prototyping. Finally, students will learn how to involve design experts and end-user to evaluate their designs. Throughout the course, the students will develop an understanding of the iterative design process and will learn how to document their work in each phase of the UCD process.
Topics:
- User-centered design principles
- Iterative design processes
- Design research methods
- Ideation techniques
- Sketching and prototyping
- User testing and evaluation methods
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
- Has fundamental knowledge about what user-centered design is and what phases, methods and principles that is at the core of user-centered design
- Has fundamental knowledge about the terms User-Centered Design (UCD), User eXperience (UX), and User Interface (UI).
- Has fundamental knowledge about regulations regarding research ethics and GDPR as it relates to a researcher handling possible person-sensitive data
Skills
The student can:
- analyse end-users' needs regarding a specific problem space and identify issues in existing designs.
- make sketches and prototypes.
- use creative techniques to develop solutions to established problems.
- document a design project in a simple formal report.
General competence
The student
- Has the ability to participate in a group-based project
- Can analyze and agree on a project topic/task as a group and execute the work according to the syllabus
- Can recruit representative end-users that suit the task at hand and perform a test among this group.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group work.
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig 1
- Oblig 2
- Oblig 3
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Written exam at the end of the semester. Letter grades A-F
Compulsory submissions: There are 3 compulsory work requirements in the course, all of which must be approved to take the exam.
Regarding re-sit:
- Re-sit examination for the written exam next semester.
- In case of failed compulsory assignments; these need to be re-taken the next time the course is running.
Specific conditions
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to study programs: Bachelor in Web Development, Bachelor in Interaction Design, Bachelor in Programming and the one year program in Informatics.
Course materials
The syllabus will be stated at the start of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Design Methodology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates S410 Smaragd 50 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 A-atriet-1/3 (A-160) Ametyst 2 S206 Smaragd 34 M438 Eksamensrom 4.etg, Inngang D Mustad, Inngang D 90 A-atriet-2/3 (A-160) Ametyst 30 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"