CSE5930 was introduced as an elective unit in the Master of Information Technology degree.

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CSE5930 is an elective unit in the Master of Information Technology degree and other Masters degrees in FIT.

CSE5930 is an elective unit in the Master of Information Technology degree and other Masters degrees in FIT.

The human-computer interface is an important component of most computer applications. A knowledge of and practice in interface design are important skills for IT professionals.

At the completion of this unit a student should be able to:

Understand basic human-computer interaction principles; Understand the need for user-centred design; Know and be able to apply good interface design; Be able to evaluate user interfaces using established criteria; Have experience designing and building an interface according to established design guidelines, using a contemporary programming language.

At the completion of this unit students will have a theoretical and conceptual understanding of:

1. The history of human-computer interfaces;
2. Foundational theories and models which inform interface design;
3. The application of design principles and guidelines to the design and evaluation of interfaces;
4. The importance of usability and accessibility in the design of interfaces;
5. The elements of graphical user interfaces;
6. The various interaction devices used in graphical user interfaces;
7. The main interaction styles used in interfaces;

At the completion of this unit students will have developed attitudes that enable them to:

8. Appreciate the importance of good design;
9. Understand the need for user-centred design;

At the completion of this unit students will have the practical skills to:

10. Apply principles and guidelines of interface design in the evaluation of interfaces;
11. Design and build an interface according to established design principles and guidelines;
12. Develop an interface using a programming tool;

At the completion of this unit students will demonstrate the communication skills necessary to:

13. Produce formal documentation of an evaluation of an interface;
14. Produce documentation of an interface design and the program code of the implementation of the design.

ASCED Discipline Group Classification: 029999 Information Technology.

The aim of this unit is to provide an understanding of human-computer interface design and development. Students will gain an appreciation of the history of user interfaces and graphical user interface systems (GUIs) and the future directions in user interfaces. The unit will enable students to gain theoretical and practical understanding of human computer interaction (HCI) principles and guidelines, GUI design and evaluation, event-drive programming and standard interaction metaphors, using Visual Basic.NET.

History of user interfaces and graphical user interface systems (GUIs); human computer interaction (HCI) principles and GUI design and evaluation; event-drive programming; standard interaction metaphors; future directions in user interfaces;existing tools such as Visual Basic.NET, Java and Dynamic HTML.

Preece, J., Rogers, Y. & Sharp, H. (2002). Interaction Design: beyond human-computer interaction. Hoboken, New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Covers a range of topics on human-computer interaction including interface design, usability and evaluation. A particular focus is on the design of interactive technologies to enhance communication and collaboration.

Prince, A. (2002). Murach's Beginning Visual Basic . NET. Fresno, California, USA: Mike Murach & Associates, Inc. Introduction to the Visual Basic programming language and the.NET framework. Guide to the development of applications using VB .NET.

On-campus mode

2 hour lecture/seminar and 2 hour tutorial (laboratory) class each week

Lectures will be used to present the fundamental models and theories of interface design, and explain the principles and guidelines for interface design, development and evaluation. Lectures will also be used to describe interaction styles, interaction tools and nteface design elements.

Tutorials will be used for practical experience in the evaluation of graphical user interfaces and in the development of a graphical user interface using a programming tool.

Examination:

Assignments:

6 credit points

12 hours per week comprising:

Lecture theatre (hi-tech) for 2 hours per week for 13 weeks.

One computer laboratory for each group of 16 students for 2 hours per week for 13 weeks.

One lecturer for 2 hours per week for 13 weeks and one tutor for each 2 hour computer laboratory class each week for 13 weeks.

• Software Title: Visual Basic.NET
• Vendor: Microsoft
• Version: 2003
• OS: MS Windows XP ( X) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( X) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?: FIT Service Desk
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( X), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License (X ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 2 (Week 1):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) Judy Sheard(Phone) 9903 2701 (Email) judy.sheard@infotech.monash.edu.au
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

Adequate copies of the texts mentioned above

Faculty of Information Technology, Caulfield School of IT

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