ITC204 Human Computer Interaction (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces the human computer interaction (HCI) discipline including how human sensory mechanisms respond to audio, visual and haptic information. The design and composition of graphical user interfaces used in computing is studied along with the effective use of the styles, components and interactions of GUIs. Design methodologies and some evaluation techniques are included in the study.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Melbourne |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed ITC504 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to list and explain the importance of Human-Computer Interaction.
- be able to compare effective and non-effective components in GUIs
- be able to design and evaluate a user interface.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Components of human computer interaction. - Human interaction with input and output devices, interactive styles and their relevance to context. - Principles of Graphical User Interface Design. - Designing the interface of information systems both stand alone and web based. - Designing online support. - Evaluation - the relevance and different types of evaluation.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.