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[an error occurred while processing this directive]This unit provides a detailed understanding of the underpinning theories, principles and practices of interface design for computer-based systems. It examines issues in the design of system interfaces from a number of perspectives: user, programmer, designer. It explores the application of the relevant theories in practice. The unit will cover topics such as methods and tools for developing effective user interfaces, evaluation methods such as the conduct of usability and heuristic evaluations, design of appropriate interface elements including the design of menus and other interaction styles. The unit will also focus on designing for a diverse range of users and environments.
2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs tutorial/wk
Students will be expected to spend a total of 12 hours per week during semester on this unit as follows:
CSE3030, FIT2016, FIT3033, GCO3814, IMS2403, IMS3470, MMS2403
One of FIT2001, FIT2027, IMS2805, CSE2200 or equivalent
Henry Linger
Consultation hours: TBA
Stella Ouma
Consultation hours: TBA
Anushia Inthiran
Consultation hours: TBA
Pamela Spink
Consultation hours: TBA
Jay Zeal
Consultation hours: TBA
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Week | Activities | Assessment |
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0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
1 | Unit overview. Introduction to HCI, interfaces, usability and user-centred design. Human factors. | Note: Tutorials will commence in week 1 |
2 | Evolution of the interface, understanding the design space, conceptual models, mental models, metaphors, icons. | |
3 | Theoretical foundations of HCI: theories, models, frameworks and principles. | Assignment 2 - Design Concept submitted |
4 | Interface design principles, guidelines, standards and style guides. | Assignment 1 - Participation task |
5 | Interface design processes and methods, user-centred design, prototyping. | Assignment 2 - Conceptual design submitted |
6 | Interface design elements, graphical components, sound, sequencing, labels, messages. | Assignment 1 - Participation task |
7 | Interaction styles, command language, natural language, menus, forms, direct manipulation, virtual and augmented reality. | Assignment 1 - Participation task |
8 | Usability: usability principles, usability evaluation methods. | Assignment 1 - Participation task |
9 | Accessibility: accessibility guidelines, assistive technologies. | Assignment 2 - Design demonstration submitted |
10 | Interaction devices: input and output devices, performance evaluation. | Assignment 2 - Design Evaluation Criteria submitted; Assignment 1 - Participation task |
11 | Designing for the Web and Web 2.0. | Assignment 2 - Design Evaluation presentation |
12 | Future of HCI. | Assignment 2 - Design Evaluation presentation continued |
SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%
Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
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Tutorial Participation Tasks | 15% | Five tutorials are designated for this assignment in weeks 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10. |
Design Competition | 35% | Design Concept - Week 3; Conceptual Design - Week 5; Design Demonstration - Week 9; Design Evaluation Criteria - Week 10; Design Evaluation Presentations - Week 11-12 |
Examination 1 | 50% | To be advised |
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This assignment will be peer assessed as well as by the tutor.
Criteria for assessment will be based on:
More details will be made available in the task specification.
In this assignment students will demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles and theories of HCI covered through the semester.
As a group assignment, member contributions will be peer assessed.
A detailed assessment criteria for each part of the assignment will be made available on the Moodle site.
Shneiderman, B. (2010) Designing the User Interface. 5th Edition. Addison-Wesley.
Norman, Donald (1998) The Design of Everyday Things, MIT Press.
Cooper, A., Reimann, R. & Cronin, D. (2007) About Face #: The Essentials of Interaction design, John Wiley
Monash Library Unit Reading List
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Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library.
Rogers, Y. Sharp, H. and Preece, J. (2011). Interaction Design: beyond human-computer interaction. (3rd Edition) Wiley.
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