Handbook

Overview

This course provides an introduction to user-research, concept development and visual communication methods used in the development and evaluation of websites and mobile apps, along with an introduction to techniques for prototyping screen-based designs for web and mobile interactions. You will research a real world situation, develop insights into users,… For more content click the Read More button below.

You will research a real world situation, develop insights into users, the activities they are engaging in, and the context-of-use, to identify themes, issues and opportunities for interactive designs.

The course culminates in the presentation of an original design proposal and prototype interactive website or mobile app, developed using the insights developed from your user-research, and realised using physical and digital prototyping techniques that will be introduced as part of this studio.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$4110
International Students	$4920

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Postgraduate

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Term 2

Campus

Paddington

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies

Interaction Design: Human-Centred Design Methods

SDES9312

6 Units of Credit