Course content

This course provides the opportunity to study an individually tailored topic in interaction design at a high scientific level. The course contents can be discussed in advance, and will be within current research in interaction design. Preferably either a research project or an extended literature review that should result in a draft article that can be published. If you need an introduction to interaction design you should rather take courses in human computer interaction and user-centered design at master level.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has a deep knowledge in a chosen theme within interaction design. The knowledge should be related to the candidate's own subject area and specialization.

Skills:

The candidate

• has experience with discussion and formulation of, a research project relevant to interaction design
• can select, read, understand and write the relevant literature.

General qualifications:

The candidate

• has experience with, independently, formulating and conducting a small research project and write a scientific article.

Learning methods and activities

Dependent on the topic and the number of course participants. Activities will include both the literature review, research activities and article writing, and discussion with the supervisor and/or other relevant subject teachers. A presentation may eventually be required by agreement. Given the low number of students expected to participate, the organisation of the course is very flexible and individually oriented, and will be discussed at the start of the project.

Required previous knowledge

Requires interaction design courses at master level or similar.

Course materials

To be agreed at course start.