UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4500 and MDC4550 and unlocks 2 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield

This is the 2021 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.

One of
  • 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

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 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically reflect on the historical development of the interaction design field from technological, socio-cultural and design practice perspectives;

  2. 2

    Research and integrate fundamental interaction design concepts, theories and principles to own design practice;

  3. 3

    Communicate ideas and concepts through the interaction design process of observation, analysis, selection, interpretation and expression to produce comprehensive design solutions;

  4. 4

    Develop creative and specialist analytical skills through critical evaluation of designs in a series of reflective discussions;

  5. 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. 6

    Observe and employ occupational health and safety appropriate to studio practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities96 hours
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

24 hours per week including 8 contact hours plus 16 hours of independent study.

Learning resources

Required resources

Author: Kim Goodwin

Author: H. Rex. Hartson

The Design of Everyday Things Paperback – September 19, 2002

Author: Jenny Preece author. / Fourth edition. 2015

Interaction design: beyond human-computer interaction

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Mark Guglielmetti
Chief Examiners
Dr In Dae Hwang

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MDC4110?

You need MDC4500 and MDC4550 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 2021, MDC4110 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024