Human Computer Interaction KI UI
Human Computer Interaction KI UI
Course Syllabus
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Instructor
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to learn major Human-Computer Interaction techniques, such as
design methodology (e.g.: Principles and methodologies of design, wireframe, brainstorming,
etc), prototyping techniques (e.g.: low and high fidelity prototyping), ethnography-based user
studies (e.g.: contextual inquiry), usability testing techniques (usability test, heuristic evaluation)
and focus group. Students will have opportunities to apply those techniques to actual design
activities throughout this course. There will be group projects which apply to the HCI techniques
that students learn from this course.
Hence:
• Students must understand the definition of HCI and its design principles..
• Students must understand the basic knowledge of wireframe, contextual inquiry, affinity
diagram, usability test, focus group, user studies and evaluation for HCI.
• Students must be able to adopt, improve and apply the HCI techniques for their design
projects.
Method of Delivery
It is in class and collaborative learning. Class materials (power point) will be available in the
SCELE.
Technology Use
Several technologies used throughout the course are Flash, Photoshop, IE and so on. The design
projects expected in this course are partially working (i.e.: not fully working is fine). Students are
expected to know basic Microsoft programs.
Grading
Deliverable Percentage
Class Participation 10%
Individual Assignments 10%
Group Project 1 20%
Group Project 2 20%
Midterm 20%
Final (Cumulative) 20%
Total 100%
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. For every six absences, your grade will be lowered one step. If you
miss six classes and your grade is supposed to be A, you will receive an A- . However, if you
provide a medical letter for your absence or have urgent reasons for your absence, an exception
will be arranged.
Grade Percentage
A+ > 100%
A 91 – 100%
A- 86 – 90%
B+ 81 – 85%
B 76 – 80%
B- 71 – 75%
C+ 66 – 70%
C 61 – 65%
C- 57 – 60%
D < 57%
Readings
There will be readings that are related to this course to help students learn more in depth about
Human-Computer Interaction. Readings will be explained in class.
Group Projects
Throughout this course, there will be two group projects. Group members will be assigned by the
instructor and each project will have different members. If you pass the deadline, your grade will
be lowered by 5 points each day. No project will be accepted after two weeks of the deadline.
Criteria:
1. Contents
• How creative are your design projects?
• How insightful are your findings, approaches and ideas?
• How well do you apply HCI methods in your projects?
2. Work Activities
• How much research and design works do you put yourself in the projects?
• How well do you work collectively with your group members?
(There will be a team evaluation submitted at the end of each group project.)
3. Presentation
• How well do you present your projects?
Assignments
There will be six individual assignments but the lowest grade of your assignments will be
dropped (i.e.: there are five graded assignments in total). Students are expected to work by
themselves. Plagiarism is exceptionally prohibited and there will be a harsh penalty for those who
commit this academic misconduct.
Midterm
Midterm exam will cover materials from the first day of class to mid-semester.
Final
Final exam will be cumulative which covers materials from the first day to the end of class. To
help students, there will be a review session for this final exam.
Extra Credits
To help you boost your grades, extra credits will be provided. Depending on class materials, there
will be extra work for you.
Textbook
Textbook is not required in this course. However, students need to read articles or journals about
Human-Computer Interaction.
Schedule Table
This course schedule is tentative and it may change during the course.