CMT206: Human Centric Computing
| School | Cardiff School of Computer Science and Informatics |
| Department Code | COMSC |
| Module Code | CMT206 |
| External Subject Code | 100736 |
| Number of Credits | 20 |
| Level | L7 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Professor Hantao Liu |
| Semester | Spring Semester |
| Academic Year | 2023/4 |
Outline Description of Module
As the digital world grows and grows, multimodal digital media is increasingly consumed across multiple platforms and devices, for example mobile phones, tablets, and mixed reality head mounted displays. Modern interaction between users and information systems is multimodal in nature, incorporating gestures, voice, and other forms of user interface. This module aims to develop your technical, social, business and management understanding to define and deliver effective information systems from a human centric perspective.
This module takes a systems approach to Human Centric Computing and deals with relevant aspects of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Perception and Visualization.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- Understand the complex nature of users and apply heuristics to create and evaluate inclusive and multimodal user experiences.
- Evaluate competing proposals for interface design and implementation.
- Apply human centric design methodologies in the context of current and emerging interaction technologies such as virtual and augmented reality.
- Demonstrate competency in the method of scientific analysis, the control of variables, analysis, and the presentation of outcomes.
- Understand experimental design for the subjective assessment of user experience
- Select and apply suitable methodologies for the conduct and analysis of a subjective experiment.
How the module will be delivered
This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, supervised lab sessions, example classes and tutorials, as appropriate.
Skills that will be practised and developed
Please see Learning Outcomes.
How the module will be assessed
A blend of assessment types which may include coursework and portfolio assessments, class tests, and/or formal examinations.
Students will be provided with reassessment opportunities in line with University regulations.
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 33 | Usability And Interface Design | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 33 | Evaluation Of Interface Design | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 34 | Analysis Of Interface Design | N/A |
Syllabus content
Usability engineering and user-centred design.
Cognitive and task modelling.
Prototyping interfaces.
Interaction design patterns for current and emerging technologies.
Usability guidelines and principles.
Usability evaluation techniques and universal design.
Scientific and information visualization tools and techniques.
Experimental design and data analysis.
Advanced interaction and display technologies.
Design for accessibility.
Multimodal interface design.
Auditory icons and earcons.
Immersion and Sense of Presence in Mixed Reality experiences.
UX for Mixed Reality experiences including selection and locomotion techniques.