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Core Module Information
Module title:	Design Dialogues
SCQF level:	11:
SCQF credit value:	20.00
ECTS credit value:	10
Module code:	IMD11112
Module leader:	Emilia Sobolewska
School	School of Computing
Subject area group:	Creative and Social Informatics

Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

Design dialogues will cover the practical methods involved in gathering user requirements with respect to a wide range of interactive applications for work, the web and the home and designing to meet those requirements. The methods will include techniques such as interviews, observation, modelling of existing practice, participatory design techniques and user and expert based techniques for evaluating system usability.

Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

LO1: Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the nature and character of user requirements

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the range of methods of available to elicit and model
requirements.

LO3: Undertake user-centred usability evaluation in a theoretically informed manner

LO4: Understand and apply ethical standards in user centred design work.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

2020/1, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence:	001
Primary mode of delivery:	FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery:	MERCHISTON
Partner:	Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module:	Emilia Sobolewska
Module Organiser:

Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:

Learning and teaching methods including their alignment to LOs
This module will be primarily delivered face-to-face, supported by student centred activities and resources in the VLE (LO4).

Workshops will be timetabled which will comprise lectures, tutorials and hands-on practicals where appropriate. (LOs 1-4).

A variety of online resources will be made available to match the diversity of learning styles, e.g. reading materials, links to web resources, discussions, and self-test quizzes (LO3).

Assessment (formative and summative)
The first coursework is designed to provide evidence of key practical and professional skills. This coursework will enable early intervention where appropriate. The students will receive formative feedback at a planned review point. (LOs 1, 2 , & 4)
The second coursework will assess project planning and the selection of appropriate techniques. (LO2, LO3)

Formative Assessment:

The formative assessment is delivered during workshops.

Summative Assessment:

Assessment (formative and summative)
The first coursework is designed to provide evidence of key practical and professional skills. This coursework will enable early intervention where appropriate. The students will receive formative feedback at a planned review point. (LOs 1, 2 , & 4)
The second coursework will assess project planning and the selection of appropriate techniques. (LO2, LO3)

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activity	Learning & Teaching Activity	NESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face	Lecture	24
Independent Learning	Guided independent study	100
Face To Face	Tutorial	24
Independent Learning	Guided independent study	52
	Total Study Hours	200
	Expected Total Study Hours for Module	200

Assessment
Type of Assessment	Weighting %	LOs covered	Week due	Length in Hours/Words
Project - Written	40	1,2,3	8	HOURS= 40.00, WORDS= 0
Project - Written	60	1,2,3,4		HOURS= 60.00, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal:	100
Component 2 subtotal:	0
Module subtotal:	100

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