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Core Module Information
Module title: Practical Interaction Design
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD08101
Module leader: Hanne Wagner
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

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

Interaction design will cover the theory and methods including “designerly” design; a development lifecycle with specific application to the creation of highly usable and accessible web, mobile, and handheld applications for work and play.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical appreciation of good design.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of interaction design.

LO3: Design, develop and evaluate interactive artefacts using a prototyping environment.

LO4: Demonstrate a critical understanding of user experience.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hanne Wagner
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE - ten weekly 2 hour lectures
Face To Face Tutorial 20 TUTORIAL - ten weekly 2 hour practical sessions
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study - including WK7 reading week & WK13 revision week
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 30 1~2 Not Yet Determi , WORDS= 750 words Essay
Project - Practical 70 3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 60 hours Project - Practical
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD08101 Practical Interaction Design
 

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