Course content

The course is project-based and consists of a project done in teams. The project teams are given a design task, and practice iterative design/redesign of user interfaces with prototyping and usability testing with video. Groupwise final presentation with a running prototype. Final presentation and report must demonstrate the ability to utilize the theoretical basis for the course.

Learning outcome

The course gives knowledge of basic theory and current research related to user-centered design, interaction design and human-computer interaction. It also gives practical experience with user-centered design of GUIs.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and project. Each team presents their work in a report and a presentation. Grading is team based, but individual grades can be given in special cases.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

TDT4180 Human-Computer Interaction, or similar. The course is only for students MIT profile "Interaksjonsdesign spill- og læringsteknologi" or MTDT/MIDT profiles "Programvareutvikling", "Digital virksomhetsutvikling", or "Interaksjonsdesign og spillteknologi".

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the course

Credit reductions