IMS2403

Human-computer interaction

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6 points - 3 hours per week - Second semester - Berwick - Prohibitions: SYS3080, SYS3084, SYS3470, SYS4470

Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should know the cognitive, physiological and psychological aspects of multimedia system design and use; understand how to apply principles of interface design within the context of multimedia systems development and use; be able to design interfaces appropriate to the environment in which they will be used; appreciate how to evaluate their own and other's interface designs

Synopsis This subject will provide a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of interface design for computer-based multimedia systems. It examines issues in the design of multimedia system interfaces from a number of perspectives. These vary in level from an introduction of the nature of human vision and colour perception through broad psychological issues involved in multimedia systems use. The subject content will be closely integrated with that of IMS2404, in which students will be required to use their knowledge and understanding of interface design in the development of multimedia products and system components.

Assessment Examination: 60% - Practical assignments and project work: 40%

Prescribed texts

Mandel T The GUI-OOUI war: Windows versus OS/2: The designer's guide to human-computer interfaces Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1994
Norman D A The design of everyday things Doubleday Currency, 1988

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