Human Computer Interaction

This module is an introductory Human Computer Interaction course. It is concerned with the design of effective interactions between people and computers. It is intended to give insight and experience in key issues of HCI design. Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the criticality of design to the successful development of computer systems, and armed with the knowledge of the principles and methods required to create excellent interfaces to any technology.

Learning Outcomes
1.Elaborate the importance of design in professional and social contexts
2.Identify the roles of human agents and those of digital agents in any interaction
3.Design interactive systems: generate conceptual models, design alternatives and design interactive prototypes.
4.Evaluate interactive system prototypes and real world systems.