AMU2145 Human-computer interaction
Faculty of Arts
AMU2145 Human-computer interaction is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before AMU2145
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After AMU2145
No unit lists AMU2145 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: 12 credit points of level 1 Arts units
Overview
In this unit, you will explore the important industrial, social, and cultural changes brought about by various state-of-the-art digital media technologies, and learn how to apply useful theoretical frameworks to explain those changes. You will learn about some of the hottest digital media phenomena at this moment including their real-world implications and also about relevant academic concepts and theories that will help you understand such phenomena in a more thorough fashion.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseExercise25%
- Group presentation digital campaign reviewPresentation35%
- Case study (Digital media campaign proposal)Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and discuss the meanings and implications of important Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) theories and apply them to understand and discuss those noteworthy phenomena occurring in the current digital media world;
- 2
apply effective teamwork, written/oral communication, and problem-solving skills by practicing designing effective digital media campaigns based on a thorough understanding of various HCI theories;
- 3
analyse and anticipate the industrial, social, and cultural impacts of the ongoing digital media culture on contemporary and future society.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mujie Li
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mujie Li
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU2145?
AMU2145 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is AMU2145 offered?
In 2026, AMU2145 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU2145?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU2145 have an exam?
No. AMU2145 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.