Module Details

Module Code: MMED6023
Title: User Experience Design
Long Title: User Experience Design
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides learners with the conceptual and practical skills required to analyse and respond to design briefs and products. It develops research skills and provides design and management
methodologies upon which the learner can build a coherent approach and practice. Comprehension and competence in User Experience (UX) design methodologies and practice will be demonstrated by the design of an interactive media product with associated documentation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret a design brief and evaluate design projects in terms of their UX design methods, processes and outcome;
LO2 Select and apply appropriate UX design methods and tools to the design of interactive media products;
LO3 Develop an effective UX design process and management plan in response to specific design projects;
LO4 Describe and apply user-centred design methodologies incorporating analysis, design and documentation.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Theory
Approaches to design analysis and evaluation through an investigation of case-studies. Design process models; User research methods and how to convert user observation into design solutions; Concept methods and how to progress from concept to visualisation to realisation; Connecting Information architecture with look and feel; Project management – life cycle. Triple constraints – time, cost, quality. Time management – estimation, forward/backward scheduling. Multiple dependencies. Documenting the process.
Practical
Two-week practical’s supporting every milestone of the design process
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Project proposal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project Presentation and User Experience Design Documentation
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practical exercises and theory related to User Experience Design Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practice and exploration by student outside of class contact. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bruce Hanington, Bella Martin. (2012), Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective Solutions, Rockport Publishers, p.208, [ISBN: 1592537561].
  • JoAnn T.Hackos , Janice C. Redish. (1998), User and Task Analysis for Interface Design, Wiley, p.512, [ISBN: 978-0471178316].
  • Jenny Preece, Lauran Paine, and Yvonne Rogers. (2015), Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 4th Edition, 4th. Wiley, p.602, [ISBN: 978-1-119-020].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Julie A. Jacko (Editor), Andrew Sears (Editor). (2002), The Human-computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies and Emerging Applications, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, p.1312, [ISBN: 978-0805838381].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 4 Mandatory