Science, Engineering and Technology

KXH241

2010  KXH241  User Interface Design

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXH241 L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit covers a broad area of human interface technology design, including both software and hardware aspects.
Since the beginning, humans have built tools to extend their bodies and minds. The modern age provides unprecedented access to technology that can manipulate digital bits and atoms. But in order to realize and exploit the technology of our age, new tools need to be developed that match the capabilities of the machine with the capabilities of the human. This match requires an understanding of both human and machine processes and especially the tasks that together, the human and machine, intend to accomplish.
The purpose of this unit is to provide the student with the knowledge and tools to design interfaces to advanced systems, especially those associated with virtual and augmented reality. The unit is a combination of lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences designing both the hardware and software elements of user interfaces to advanced media technologies, including visual, acoustic and haptic modalities.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 40% In-Semester (2 student portfolios 20% each); 60% Examination

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs Lab work weekly or equivalent

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Video conferencing - L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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