Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: User Experience
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD10109
Module leader: Jamy Li
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Equivalent HNC or HND level learning AND Pre-requisite: [Module IMD08101] Practical Interaction Design
Description of module content:

The module combines user experience theory and practice with reference to real world case studies and input from private and public sector organisations. It explores theories, models and context of user experience (LO1 and LO2) and the design and application of ethical approaches to evaluate user experience data using quantitative and qualitative methods (LO3 and LO4).
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and models applicable in user experience research.

LO2: Critically review the rationale and methods for context of use analysis in user experience research.

LO3: Design and pilot a user experience evaluation for a specified interactive system, service, device, website or software application that applies ethical principles and appropriate methods and techniques.

LO4: Critically evaluate the benefits and challenges of user experience research in practice.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jamy Li
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study: students independently (outside of class) do research, design and user studies in the form of coursework preparation and submission. Coursework 1 is in groups while coursework 2 is individual.
Independent Learning Lecture 20 In-class lectures covering users, design principles, measures, user research, user evaluation and analysis.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops (i.e., tutorial sessions) covering user requirements, interviews, empathy maps, personas, storyboards, user journeys and user research data collection and analysis.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 40 1~4 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words Group work in small groups, producing 4 UX case studies:(1) PowerPoint presentation of case studies (5 slides max and 500 words max for each case study).(2) A 1-page summary reflecting on the group work and what each one of you contributed.(3) A written summary of the 4 case studies, not more than 500 words, as some may rely more heavily on images and tables than others.
Portfolio 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 500 words UX Evaluation Project Portfolio (individual work) including:Recorded PowerPoint presentation of 1 case study, 6 minutes.A complete transcript of the presentation and notes.A written report case study, not more than 500 words.Photos/images of design sketches/prototypes (as appropriate) for improvements based on the results of your UX evaluation.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD10109 User Experience
 

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