Module 18186 (2006)

Syllabus page 2006/2007

06-18186
Design & Media Team

Level 1/C

John Bullinaria
10 credits in Semester 2

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Outline

This module introduces students to analysis and design, particularly 'interaction design' (designing the interaction between a software system and the user) through the construction of a small system which appropriately employs a range of media. It also offers a first introduction to the importance of team working in software construction.


Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • explore non-programming aspects of software construction
  • introduce students to analysis and design, particularly interaction design
  • introduce students to the effective use of a range of media in software systems
  • provide experience of working in a team

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1analyse requirements, design, implement and document a small software system which employs different media Presentation, report
2use some appropriate tools in building such a software system Presentation, report
3explain and apply the principles of good interaction design Presentation, report
4select and apply alternative media in user interaction Presentation, report
5work effectively in a team Presentation, report

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None


Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, tutorials, timetabled labs

Contact Hours:

Approximately 10


Assessment

  • Sessional: Continuous assessment (100%).
  • Supplementary (where allowed): Students who fail but have met the team working requirement will be permitted to resit by additional work; otherwise reassessment is by repeating.
  • The normal continuous assessment is based on a combination of a presentation and a report.

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Design for New MediaLon BarfieldPearson/Addison Wesley, 2004

Detailed Syllabus

Not applicable

Last updated: 20 Nov 2006

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