This course will provide an overview of the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and will introduce students to key interaction and experience design paradigms, approaches and methods. The course will equip students with theory, methods, and techniques to investigate different design situations, develop and prototype novel design ideas, and engage with the ethical dimensions of technology design.
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Requisite and Incompatibility
To enrol in this course you must: be studying Master of Computing OR Master of Computing Advanced OR have completed 6 units of (COMP6442 OR COMP6710 OR COMP6720 OR COMP6730 OR COMP7710). Incompatible with COMP3900.
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- COMP6442 · 2027
- COMP6710 · 2027
- COMP6720 · 2027
- COMP6730 · 2027
- COMP7710 · 2027
- COMP3900 · 2027 · saved source not linked
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Explain and illustrate key aspects of human-computer interaction, including relevant theories, ethical considerations, and perspectives.
Apply a design and prototyping process to develop interactive systems that address user needs.
Investigate activities, practices, and contexts of technology use through research methods.
Critically evaluate novel technology designs using human-computer interaction approaches.
Critically reflect on a designer's own presence and influence within a technology design and research process.
Published offerings
Future offerings are indicative. Only recognised 2027 sessions with a published class number are offered in the enrolment demo.
| Year | Session | Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Second Semester | 10091 | 26 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | Second Semester | 10852 | 24 Jul 2028 | 31 Jul 2028 | 31 Aug 2028 | 27 Oct 2028 | In Person | N/A |
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