Course content

The course is divided into three parts and provides an introduction to prototyping as

1. a tool-based activity, both on paper and digitally
2. an iterative human-centered process.

The third and final part of the course is an independent project that gives the student experience in designing a digital interactive prototype through an iterative human-centered design process.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student should have achieved the following learning outcomes in the form of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student should:

1. have basic knowledge of theories, principles and methods for developing simple analog prototypes on paper and digital interactive prototypes for screens
2. have basic knowledge of theories, principles and methods for an iterative and human-centered design process that will lead to a prototype

Skills

After completing the course, the student should have the ability to:

1. Collect, analyze and process insight and test data so that they can be used for the development of a prototype for a screen-based interactive system
2. use analog tools to develop simple low-level interactive prototypes on paper
3. use a digital tool to develop interactive mid- and high-level prototypes for screens

General competence

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

1. work independently and iteratively with the development of a human-centered interactive prototype for screens
2. can reflect on his/her own choices, test results and design process

Learning methods and activities

The learning methods and activities are divided into three main parts:

Part 1 - The prototyping process

• Reading the syllabus and other teaching methods
• Choosing a project idea
• Drawing sketches on paper
• Two mandatory multiple-choice knowledge tests must be passed before the student can start the project.

Part 2 - The prototyping tool

• Development of a simple digital interactive prototype
• Two mandatory multiple-choice knowledge tests must be passed before the student can start the project.

Part 3 - Independent individual project

• Independent definition of a larger project that aims to develop a new, or improve an existing app or website. The work is carried out according to theories, principles and methods that have been reviewed so far in the course and under supervision.

These learning methods and activities are in addition to reading a conventional syllabus. Information about the syllabus will be available closer to the start of the study.

The course can be offered to international students and can therefore be taught in English.

Compulsory assignments

• 4 Mandatory tests

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

It is strongly recommended that students have completed IDG1400 Graphical Fundamentals and/or IDG1362D Human-Centered Design or have equivalent prior formal or practical competence.

Required previous knowledge

Student at Digital Design, one year study program or selected HumSam study programs.

Course materials

Information about course material will be given closer to the start of the course.

Credit reductions