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Interaction design

This track provides advanced studies in methods, techniques and tools for the design of interactive systems based on an experience and user-centered perspective. The focus also aims to provide deeper knowledge of methodology for evaluation and analysis of interactive systems. 

Compulsory and recommended elective courses for track

(T) = “technology course”, to complete master you will need at least 30 technology credits.

Term 1 (autumn 2016)

Course name

P1

P2

Introduction to Interactive Media Technology 6.0

6.0

Research methods 9.0

9.0

Programme Integration 1.0

0.5

0.5

Elective ≈ 15.0

15.0

 

Recommended elective courses (P2, late autumn 2016):

Sustainable media technology 7.5 (Mandatory for CMETE students)

Multimodal interactions 7.5 (T)

Computer Game Design 6.0 (T)

Evaluation methods for HCI 6.0

Research Seminars HCI 3.0 (T) (3.0 credits across two periods) (T)

      

7.5

7.5

6.0

6.0

(1.5)

 

Term 2 (spring 2017)

Course name

P3

P4

Interaction Design Methods 7.5 (T)

7.5

Interaction Design as a Reflective Practice 7.5 (T)

7.5

Programme Integration 1.0

0.5

0.5

Elective courses ≈ 13.5-15.0

7.5

7.5

 

Recommended elective courses for track:

Interaction Programming and the Dynamic Web 7.5 (T)

Information Visualization 6.0 (T)

Sound in interaction 7.5 (T)

Sustainable ICT in Practice 7.5

IT-design for the Disabled 6.0

Research Seminars in HCI (T)

7.5

7.5

6.0

7.5

7.5

(1.5)






(1.5)

Computer Graphics and Interaction 6.0 (T)

Haptics 6.0 (T)

Mobile Development with Web Technologies 7.5 (T)

6.0

6.0

7.5

 

Term 3 (autumn 2017)

Compulsory courses for master/track

P1

P2

Advanced project course 7.5 (T)

7.5

Programme Integration 1.0

0.5

0.5

Elective courses ≈ 15.0

7.5

7.5

 

Recommended elective courses for track:

Interaction Design 2  15.0 (T)

Physical Interaction Design and Realisation 7.5 (T)

Cooperative IT design 9.0

7.5

7.5

4.5

7.5


4.5

Media Lab 7.5 (T)

Evaluation methods for HCI 6.0 

Computer Game Design 6.0 (T)

Telepresence Production 7.5 (T)

7.5

6.0

6.0

7.5