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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 3010

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
No

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Course ID
105705

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Unit Value
9

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University-wide elective course
No

Course owner

Course owner
School of Art, Architecture and Design

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of interaction design and usability focusing on research, analysis and evaluation methods as well as developing knowledge of design principles and heuristics for user centered design.

Course content

The students will develop knowledge of the principles and methods for usability and interaction design. Students will develop skills in user-centered research,design development and product evaluation used in practice to make products practical and easy to use. In addition students will develop high levels of expertise and skill in design simulation, development and communication via text, oral presentations, three-dimensional model making, CAD, hand drawing and graphic presentations.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program Subject Area & Catalogue Number Course Name
DBPR GRAP 2032 Product Design Studio 3 (Human Factors)

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Design) do not need to meet the prerequisites for this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture 2 hours x 12 weeks
Studio 6 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture 2 hours x 20 sessions
Studio 4 hours x 20 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Studio Project 1, Studio Project 2, Studio Project 3

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

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