IS10070

Learning Outcomes:

- Articulate the objectives and methods of Human Computer Interaction as a field of study and practice
- Express the role of the Human Computer Interaction professional in today’s technology industries
- Discuss critical perspectives in Human Computer Interaction
- Articulate the value of interdisciplinarity
- Adopt methods for the ideation and design of novel, human-centred digital technologies

Indicative Module Content:

Indicative content (Subject to change):
1) History of HCI
2) STEM Disciplines & Lenses
3) HASS Disciplines & Lenses
4) Professional HCI Perspectives
5) Quantified HCI Approaches
6) Qualified HCI Approaches
7) Designerly HCI Approaches
8) Speculative HCI Approaches
9) Cultural/Intersectional HCI
10) Why HCI Matters (Ambitions / Objectives / Our Personal Research)
11) Why pursue UCD’s MSc in HCI Programme

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Content will be conveyed through lectures and peer discussion and debate.

AI tools are not allowed except for spelling and grammar (e.g., Grammerly).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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