BEHV 1025 Usable Design
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102716
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Description This subject examines the psychological principles underlying users' experience of design. After introducing fundamental principles of human perception and cognition, we will explore the way these principles shape the experience of users when interacting with a designed product. The subject will also introduce the experimental approaches used to study perceptual and cognitive processes, focussing on critical evaluation of design principles and highlighting techniques relevant to user experience evaluation.
School Psychology
Discipline Behavioural Science, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of human visual perception and cognition relevant to user experience design.
- Explain key experimental techniques used in perceptual and cognitive science.
- Identify perceptual and cognitive principles relevant to the design of existing websites and applications.
- Evaluate design utility based on perceptual and cognitive principles underlying user experience.
- Write a design report, using APA style and formatting.
Subject Content
Introduction: This topic will introduce the design principles used in a range of design contexts. It will focus on ?escreen based?f design and touch on other areas of design.
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Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 40 | N | Individual |
| Log/Workbook | 5 x 100 words = 500 words in total | 25 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 35 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Johnson, J. (2020). Designing with the mind in mind. (3rd ed.). Morgan Kaufmann, Waltham MA, USA. ISBN 978-0128182024
- Johnson, J. (2014). Designing with the mind in mind. (2nd ed.). Morgan Kaufmann, Waltham MA, USA. ISBN 978-0-12-407914-4
Teaching Periods
Spring (2023)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
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Spring (2024)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
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