VCM4029 Designing interactive systems
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
VCM4029 Designing interactive systems is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4550.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before VCM4029
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After VCM4029
No unit lists VCM4029 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: CSE1401, GCO1813, IMS1403, IMS2401, IMS5401, IMS9001, MMS1403, MMS2201 Translation Set: MMS9405
Prerequisite: Or permission from the Course Coordinator
Overview
This unit introduces a pathway for designing interactive experiences through a series of hands-on exercises and projects. You will explore and utilise a creative process of meaning-making through interactive prototypes, group design workshops, peer-presentations, and individual project work. You will learn the foundation of programming principles and techniques, elements of interactive systems, and the use of third-party software to create novel experiences on the web. You will be encouraged to embrace emerging technologies and processes, and develop problem-solving skills in digital media design.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Research & Peer Feedback20%
- Prototyping40%
- Final project40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the open web as an interactive medium;
- 2
Communicate the design of interactive systems that enhance the user experience;
- 3
Apply user experience design principles to curating meaningful online experiences;
- 4
Engage with fundamental programming concepts and apply their techniques to create interactive content;
- 5
Create purposeful and user-centred interactive systems using web technologies;
- 6
Understand and comply with the OHS requirements of the unit.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Xavier Ho
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Xavier Ho
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for VCM4029?
You need MDC4550 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is VCM4029 offered?
In 2021, VCM4029 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does VCM4029 have an exam?
No. VCM4029 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.