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Module title: Prototyping Interactive Experiences
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: DES09124
Module leader: Tom Flint
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Through studio based activities you will explore the themes and complexities of prototyping interactive experiences. You will be introduced to exemplars of good practice in interaction design and interactive experience, along with experience prototyping, physical prototyping and "bodystorming". You will engage with basic software tools and programming environments as design tools.You will also experience prototyping in computing/electronics hardware where you will be introduced to electrical fundamentals, circuits, symbols, and soldering. You will learn about and how to use a basic micro-controller and will build sketch example prototypes utilising digital input and outputs such as LED's and switches along with analogue input and output devices including simple sensors. At the end of this you will be expected to design and build a hardware-based interactive experience.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Engage in basic programming for controlling interactive experiences.

LO2: Apply prototyping skills with software for designed experiences.

LO3: Demonstrate design sketching using hardware.

LO4: Critically understand a problem from the view of interaction design and develop ideas and concepts to apply in solving that problem.

LO5: Apply technology as a creative tool for achieving objectives in art and/or design.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tom Flint
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 160 In this guided independent study you are expected to undertake reading and desk research in the area of this subject that interests you. You will be given resources to help guide your explorations and fundamental reading around the area. You will also be given the opportunity to explore various creative approaches in order to develop your practical skills.
Face To Face Supervised time in studio/workshop 20 In these sessions you will explore the use of programmable electronics to develop hardware. You will be introduced to basic methods for working with programmable electronics. You will work with physical objects and augment them with sensors, buttons potentiometers and lighting. These sessions will give you the skills necessary to complete the assessment.
Online Seminar 20 In these seminars you will be introduced to various approaches in hardware prototyping and sketching. You will be introduced to theories that will enable you to critique your own work and that of others. You will also be introduced to practitioners who work in the area of programmable electronics, software and interactive experience.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 2~4~5 Week 7 HOURS= 5-10 minutes You will be given a topic to investigate and prototype a physical interactive product for.In this presentation you will discuss your initial explorations into your project. You will present a suggested final output and how you plan to achieve producing it.
Project - Practical 70 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 1500w/30-90 sec You will develop a practical prototype as a final submission. Your prototype will be accompanied by a written report of 1500 words, detailing the process of your development and a short video between 30-90 seconds, presenting the project to a lay person.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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DES09124 Prototyping Interactive Experiences
 

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