MDC4110 Interaction design studio 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
MDC4110 Interaction design studio 1 is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4550 and MDC4500 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before MDC4110
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- MDC4201Fundamental interaction design studio 1
- MDC4215Interaction design lab 1
- MDC5201Fundamental interaction design studio 3
- MDC4216Interaction design lab 2
- MDC4202Fundamental interaction design studio 2
- MDC5215Interaction design lab 3
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MDC4110
2 units list MDC4110 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or recognition of advanced standing or by permission
Overview
This unit initiates the required knowledge and principles for interaction design. It focuses on creating innovative models of interaction between human beings and technology. You will be introduced to the interdisciplinary nature of interaction design, and develop a repertoire of knowledge through the exploration of problem solving methodologies. A major design project encourages experimentation and skill development with tangible materials and interactive technology via data gathering, analysis, evaluation and design.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically reflect on the historical development of the interaction design field from technological, socio-cultural and design practice perspectives;
- 2
Research and integrate fundamental interaction design concepts, theories and principles to own design practice;
- 3
Communicate ideas and concepts through the interaction design process of observation, analysis, selection, interpretation and expression to produce comprehensive design solutions;
- 4
Develop creative and specialist analytical skills through critical evaluation of designs in a series of reflective discussions;
- 5
Produce design solutions that apply a range of problem-solving methodologies and design strategies to develop cognitive, technical and creative skills and experimentation with a range of fundamental interactive technologies;
- 6
Observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities96 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Required resources
Author: Bill Moggridge
Author: Donald A. Norman
Interaction design: beyond human-computer interaction
Author: Kim Goodwin
Author: H. Rex. Hartson
The Design of Everyday Things Paperback – September 19, 2002
Author: Jenny Preece author. / Fourth edition. 2015
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr In Dae Hwang
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr In Dae Hwang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MDC4110?
You need MDC4550 and MDC4500 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MDC4110?
MDC4110 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including DGN5203 and MDC5210.
When is MDC4110 offered?
In 2020, MDC4110 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.