International Design

Unit code: ACM2009 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Online Real Time
Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA must complete at least 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) in Year 1 before undertaking any Level 2 units.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit of study addresses the development of interface design for international audiences. The unit reviews established theories of human/computer interface design. This theoretical understanding enables students to design effective interfaces for specific environments and purposes. The unit examines the challenges of designing for, and communicating with, audiences in a globalised world that is currently being impacted by artificial intelligence technology developments. The unit explores the means to critically understand different audiences and groups, and the techniques to apply these insights to create practical outcomes. Contemporary industry issues, such as working in cross-cultural virtual teams, are discussed.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the processes of research and design for diverse audiences through the production of a design portfolio;
  2. Adapt and contextualise interface and user experience design principles to individual design practice;
  3. Apply and recommend user-testing skills and methodologies, including those utilising emerging forms of artificial intelligence technology;
  4. Demonstrate effective collaborative teamwork.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Usability Case Study
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 35%
Design Presentation
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 45%
Design Portfolio

Required reading

Inventing the medium: principles of interaction design as a cultural practice,
Murray, J. (2011).| MIT Press.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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