Course syllabus

Interaction Design
Interaktionsdesign

MAMN25, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MD5, MVAR1
Elective for: BME5-bdr, D4-bg, D4-se, F4, L4-gi
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide an overall understanding of the area of interaction design with its central concepts, theories and methods. The focus is both on a user-centred design process and concrete design of digital technology. The knowledge is acquired through theoretical and practical elements.

Interaction design competence contributes to a sustainable and ethical interplay between people and technology in the society.

 

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Concepts, theory, and methods, central for the field of interaction design, concerned with both the design process and the actual design of interactive, digital products.

Central elements of the course include: Interaction design, usability and user experience, HCI (Human-computer interaction), design principles, prototyping and prototyping tools, project management.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

For a passing grade approved article seminar, approved home exam, approved group project and participation in mandatory sections are required. The final grade is based on a balance between the home exam and group project.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0218. Name: Group Project Assignment.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Approved project work.
Code: 0118. Name: Individual Assignment.
Credits: 4.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Approved article seminar and approved home examination. The module includes: Article seminar and written individual home examination.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: MAMA11 Cognitive and Physical Ergonomics or MAMF30 Ergonomics or EXTA65 Cognition or ETIF20 E-health or similar.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: MAMA15

Reading list

Contact

Examinator: Christofer Rydenfält, christofer.rydenfalt@design.lth.se
Course coordinator: Joakim Eriksson, joakim.eriksson@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eat.lth.se/english/