This course studies interaction design from a graphic designer's point of view. The focus will be on visual presentation, content organization, and on how they influence user experience.
At the conclusion of this course you should feel comfortable designing for interaction. You should be able to design simple, functioning, interactive environments that are usable, effective, and beautiful. Plan on designing well beyond your ability to program. You will learn how to clearly document the desired functionality so that it could be produced.
By the end of this course if you are successful you should be able to:
This course is built on the principles of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model.
Module 1 - Course Introduction
Module 2 - Observation
Module 3 - Conventions
Module 4 - Feedback
Module 5 - Perceived Affordances
Module 6 - Clue Finding
Module 7 - Visibility
Module 8 - Constraints
Module 9 - Action Sequence
Module 10 - Mistakes and Slips
Module 11 - Tolerance
Module 12 - Natural Mapping
Module 13 - Attention
Module 14 - Course Conclusion
At BYU-Idaho we foster faith-building and life-changing learning, including learning about faith in the Savior, gifts of the Holy Ghost, the presence of the restored gospel, and institutional efforts to build Zion. This will help students engage in a learning community motivating us to learn and teach by study, and also by faith. Please remember that EVERYONE at BYU-Idaho is both a learner and a teacher. As such, these principles guide our actions:
Supplies will be discussed when reviewing individual projects.
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The online class policy is that for every credit hour, you should expect to spend three hours of work per week. For this class, you should plan on spending approximately nine hours per week.
The major assignments will be given the heaviest weight in the final grade. The deliverables of each major assignment will receive the largest portion of the assignment grade, but the steps will be graded throughout the project. Missing or incomplete process will be detrimental to the final project grade.
The lab assignments will involve the creation of different parts of a web page. The major objective is to complete the labs so that they are functional, unique and beautiful.
Discussions, critiques and presentations require a sharing of ideas and opinions are an integral part of this course. Each of you has an obligation to yourself and to your classmates to participate and share your thoughts. You are expected to give and receive constructive feedback. Your instructor will grade your participation and behavior throughout the semester to make up this portion of your grade.
Preparing for a career now is vital to your success upon the completion of school. There will be several assignments in this category, such as writing and designing a resume, cover letter and envelope, online portfolio and a few career placement assignments, to help you with this goal.
Grades are based on the following point system:
| 93% - 100% = A | 80% - 82% = B- | 67% - 69% = D+ |
| 90% - 92% = A- | 77% - 79% = C+ | 63% - 66% = D |
| 87% - 89% = B+ | 73% - 76% = C | 60% - 62% = D- |
| 83% - 86% = B | 70% - 72% = C- | below 60% = F |
Grading in the course will be based on the following:
| 1. Major assignments | 70% |
| 2. Labs | 10% |
| 3. Professional behavior | 10% |
| 4. Career preparation | 10% |
| Total: | 100% |
A = Extraordinary work. Extra effort. Exceptional quality in problem solving, communication and design. Student's work goes beyond the assignment. Student pursues concepts and techniques above and beyond the required work for the course.
B = Superior work. Extra effort. Quality problem solving, communication and design. Student pursues ideas and suggestions presented in class and complete assignments above the required expectations.
C = Required work. Required effort. Student demonstrates their ability to analyze and participate in class using information gained through lectures, reading, and individual study.
D = Poor work. Student produced less than the required work for the course. Student simply repeats information given in class mechanically and even that does not demonstration required expectations for the course.
F = Failure. A failure to complete course work with any effort or care.
Any work that is late will be docked 10%. Any work that is not ready for the final critique is late. Items turned in more than a week after their original due date will not be accepted.
Assignments may be reworked and turned in for re-grading. This option is available only if the assignment is turned in on time. Both the original project and reworked project need to be turned in and meet all the expectations of the final critique.
Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that will cause you to have to turn in an assignment late, like a severe illness or a family death. You must contact your instructor to talk about your situation in order to prevent an automatic lowering of your grade. Proper documentation will be required.
Each student is granted one trauma excuse. It should be used on a day when a final assignment is due. The result is an extension of a due date one day. It doesn't matter what you use it for. Just be aware that life throws a few curve balls from time to time and you want to have it when it really matters.
While all assignment in this course can be completed with basic CSS/HTML, some of you may know how to use techniques beyond this. You are encouraged to use all of the skills that you have but, a new web trick or animation will not help your grade if you don't take care of the communication and structure of your website first.
It is expected that you approach every aspect of this class with the highest level of craftsmanship. Because the medium of the web is relatively new to most of you it is common to put too much focus on the technology. Don't forget you are designers. Projects should be well crafted physically and digitally with logical presentations and conclusions. Use all of the skills you have acquired in other classes to present your work in it's best context.
Professionalism is expected. You should be dressed for a business meeting, have a planned presentation based on objectives with a beginning, middle, and end. Present well crafted work that meets the needs of a target audience.
Over the course of the semester readings will be assigned and discussed. This is one of the most important parts of the course and should be taken seriously. In a constantly changing field that you know little about it is vital for you to have current information and process that information. You should have opinions about and know the issues that the industry is facing. These opinions should be based on research and analysis from a variety of sources. You should talk about these issues amongst yourselves and seek solutions.
Let's face it: technology breaks. Servers go down, transfers time out, files become corrupt. The list goes on and on. These are not considered emergencies. They are part of the normal production process. An issue you may have with technology is no excuse for late work. You need to protect yourself by managing your time and backing up your work.
If any technical difficulties arise throughout the course contact the Online Support Center or the Help Desk before contacting the instructor.
Phone: (866) 672-2984
Email: onlinelearning@byui.edu
Website: http://www.byui.edu/online/online-support-center
Text Messaging: (208) 557-4142
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM, MT
Skype: onlinesupportcenterbyui
Live Chat: Available on the Online Support Center website.
Phone: (208) 496-9000
Toll Free Number: 1 (866) 237-5195
Email: helpdesk@byui.edu
Website: http://www.byui.edu/help-desk
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 9 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM
University Policies
Academic honesty is required and any violation with be dealt with according to the University Academic Honesty Policy
Policy on Sexual Discrimination/Harassment
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an education program or activity that receives federal funds, including Federal loans and grants. Title IX also covers student-to-student sexual harassment. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please contact the Personnel Office at 496-1130.
Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:
Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability which may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office, 496-1158. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by this office. If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You should contact the Personnel Office at 496-1130.
Plagiarism/Copyright
It is illegal and unethical to use someone else's work without properly crediting the sources, whether online, in print, or other. If you are not sure whether to credit a source, or to quote or paraphrase, or to use original language, please err on the side of citing the source you are using. All work for this course must be original artwork or you must have written permission to use the artwork. If you are using someone else's work in part or in its entirety you must include their written permission when handing in your assignment.
Personal Conduct
All of your correspondence with the teacher or other classmates must be respectful. Writing something disrespectful or "venting" is unprofessional and not becoming of a university student. In addition, it is not in accordance with the Honor Code of BYU-Idaho and you will be subject to discipline accordingly. You are invited to re-read the BYU-I Honor Code and the "Principles of Personal Honor."http://www.byui.edu/student-honor-office/ces-honor-code