COM4143 - User Experience

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

The module is about the processes of interface design, evaluation and user experience. It covers computer users, interaction technology and concepts, interaction applications, and the context of computer use. Students learn about user interface design using prototyping, and about methods for evaluating user experience. They practise key design and evaluation techniques in the context of their assessments.

In the UX Team Project activities, students learn how to work in teams and apply Agile development methods to deliver a UX solution. This may be employer led and be accompanied by a live brief.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshops
Hours: 60
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 240

Further Details Relating to Assessment

Assessment tasks are designed to measure the extent to which you have satisfied the Level Learning Outcomes for your programme. Some modules, for example where there are professional body (PSRB) requirements, will also test for module-specific skills and knowledge.

UX Evaluation: Students individually plan and carry out a thorough UX research and design process in response to a brief. Their project should incorporate a variety of experimental methods, data analysis and iteration. The project must result in a functional prototype so that they can carry out and submit a UX evaluation of the prototype.

UX Team Project: The assessment will serve as an integrated assessment of knowledge and skills obtained across the year (Level 4). Students will have the opportunity to integrate and apply practical skills and knowledge in an employer- led project and gain sector insights.

In teams, students are challenged to design, prototype, test and iterate over an original product idea. In doing so, students develop their understanding of design thinking and Lean UX, as well as of project management and team working skills.

In computer science classes, formative assessment serves to bolster the skills essential for module success. This may include engaging in practical labs, undertaking design and modelling tasks, delivering case study presentations, completing short quizzes and conducting specific investigation tasks. The provision of formative feedback is integrated seamlessly into class sessions, ensuring an ongoing and iterative process to enhance learning outcomes.

Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.

Assessment:

001 UX evaluation; 1,500 word equivalent; 50%; end semester 2 50%
002 UX team project (Integrated Assessment); 1,500 word equivalent; 50%; end semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Lesley May
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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