Module Details

Module Code: MMED6036
Title: Human Interface Design
Long Title: Human Interface Design
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Use digital media applications, both general and specialised, to apply advanced techniques to achieve specific objectives, and exploit the full dynamic range of each media type.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain how multiple media applications can be simultaneously integrated into a design pipeline.
LO2 Analyse contemporary industry publishing platforms with an emphasis on emerging technologies.
LO3 Create a series of linear, nonlinear or transmedia content using a selection of creative software and hardware.
LO4 Utilise pre-production planning methods in the development of a creative media project.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Pre-production
An emphasis will be placed on time planning and preparation with a focus on mood boards, proof of concept mock ups, story boarding, animatics, timelines and keyframe blocking.
Practical
Through practice based labs, students will learn technical skills in the areas of visual design, interaction techniques and contemporary publishing formats.
Interaction
Students will design, create and integrate a variety of audio and visual assets into a bespoke piece of linear and/or non-linear media.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Project pre-production: Research, planning and asset design to assist with the production of the main media submission. Assets could consist of items such as mood-boards, animatics, sketches, pilot studies and proof of concept design.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project Submission: A project based on one or more publishing formats researched by the student in the first six weeks of the module.
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
Lecture Contact Theoretical aspects of applications used to create specialised techniques in multimedia. Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Use general and specialised applications to create, process and publish multimedia. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed learning and lecturer-specified assignments. 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
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bill Moggridge. Designing Interactions, [ISBN: 978-026213474].
  • Donald A. Norman. The Design of Everyday Things, [ISBN: 978-145265412].
  • Michael Rabiger. (2014), Directing the Documentary, [ISBN: 978-024081089].
  • Andrew Faulkner. (2017), Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book, [ISBN: 978-013466345].
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