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Digital Interaction Design

IS-104-1

Included in Study

  • Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
  • IT and Information Systems, 1-year Programme

Language of teaching

English (open to full-degree students only)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

  • have knowledge of key design principles, processes and methods for designing digital interaction solutions
  • have knowledge of and be able to apply criteria for evaluating usability
  • be able to participate actively in analysis, design, and testing of prototypes for digital interaction solutions
  • know about relevant regulations and standards for usability and accessibility of digital interaction solutions.
  • have knowledge of issues of ethical nature related to digital interaction design
  • understand challenges and opportunities related to working in projects
  • have developed capabilities for collaboration, communication and critical assessment in design projects

Contents

The course introduces the process of designing digital interaction solutions. It covers main concepts, principles, and techniques for understanding user needs, designing interfaces, and evaluating digital interaction solutions.

Teaching and learning methods

Organized teaching in the form of lectures and group work. Mandatory work consists of, among other things, project-based assignments and presentations. Expected workload is 270 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved mandatory assignments. More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Group-based project assignment counting 40 % of the grade, common grade. Written individual exam counting 60 % of the grade. Graded assessment A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No.

Admission for external candidates

No

Credit reduction

  • IS-3400-1 with 9 credits.
  • IS-3410-1 with 7.5 credits.
  • IS-3410-2 with 7.5 credits.

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

10

Start

Autumn

Campus

Kristiansand 

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences 

Reading List

Exam Papers