FIT2016 Human computer interaction for multimedia - Semester 2, 2010

Berwick

Prerequisites

Prohibitions

Teaching approach

Students will attend a 2 hour lecture and a 2 hour tutorial each week.

In weeks 6 to 12 lectures will consist of student group delivered seminars. 

A 30 minute lecturer-delivered presentation will also be included in weeks 6 to 12. 

In addition students be required to complete approximately 8 hours of self-directed learning, such as working on research assignments, completing practical assignments and revision or the exam.

Timetable information

For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/

Tutorial allocation

On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.its.monash.edu.au/

Unit Schedule

*Please note that these dates may only apply to Australian campuses of Monash University. Off-shore students need to check the dates with their unit leader.

Improvements to this unit

This unit has been extensively redesigned in order to allow students to research current topics in human computer interaction and interface design. 

These changes mean that student research groups will investigate a cutting edge topic in HCI to present a seminar on the topic in weeks 6 to 12.

Students will participate in peer assessment for each of the seminar presentations.

The number of assessment items has been reduced to allow a focus on creating a portfolio of interface design examples.

A 30 minute lecturer delivered component will be included in weeks 6 to 12 before the student delivered seminars. 

The practical work in this unit has been revised to simplify the requirements of the HCI Interface Portfolio.

Students will complete exercises in tutorials each week in order to construct interface design examples for their portfolio.

Prescribed text(s) and readings

Recommended text(s) and readings

Highly Recommended

 Benyon, D., Turner, P., Turner, S. Designing Interactive Systems: People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies Harlow, England: Addison-Wesley 2005 ISBN: 0 321 11629 1 available from the Monash University Book Shops. 

The following recommended texts are available from the Berwick library.

Supplementary Library Resources

Required software and/or hardware

Graphic Development: Photoshop and Illustrator

Portfolio Development in Flash.

Students can access these packages during the tutorials in the computer labs or studios.

Equipment and consumables required or provided

Students studying off-campus are required to have the minimum system configuration specified by the Faculty as a condition of accepting admission, and regular Internet access. On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook. You will need to allocate time each week for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.

Study resources

Study resources we will provide for your study are:

The FIT2016 web site on Moodle, where lecture slides, weekly tutorial requirements, assignment specifications and supplementary material will be posted.

Discussion groups will be linked to the Unit Homepage.

Seminar topics and student delivered seminar slides will also be posted on the Moodle site.

Overview

Faculty assessment policy

To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:

• 40% or more in the unit's examination, and
• 40% or more in the unit's total non-examination assessment, and
• an overall unit mark of 50% or more.

If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.

Note that:

Raw scores may be scaled

Submission of group seminar slides for posting to the Moodle site for the unit is a barrier condition to recieiving marks for assignment 1

Assignment tasks

Assignment coversheets

Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.

Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.

Assignment submission and preparation requirements will be detailed in each assignment specification. Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced. You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.

• Assignment task 1

  Title:

  Assessment 1: Group Seminar, Seminar Slides and Peer Evaluations. 25%.

  Description:

  This assignment requires groups of students to thoroughly research and present their findings to the class on a topic outlining the latest developments in human computer interaction for multimedia.
  
  It consists of a Group Seminar presentation (20 marks) of 25 minutes plus a 10-minute question time. Each member in the group should contribute both to the research of the topic and the presentation of the seminar to the class. Groups to be of two or three students and presentations to be delivered to class in lectures in weeks 6 to 12. In addition you will be required to complete Peer Evaluation sheets (5 marks) for the seminars of other groups.
  
  The Seminar.
  
  Seminar topics to be selected from the list provided.
  
  Each member in the group should contribute both to the research of the topic and the presentation of the seminar to the class. In order to present well in your seminar you will need to prepare a set of slides to guide your presentation. You will be marked on both the quality of the content presented and the manner in which the presentation is delivered. All Seminar Slides (20 max) on the seminar topics must be submitted (for posting by the lecturer to the FIT2016 Moodle) site by Friday 3 pm week 5.  Submitting the powerpoint file for posting the slides is a barrier condition for receiving marks for this assignment.
  
  In your seminar you will be expected to:

  • To define the nature of the seminar topic,
  • Explain any terminology used,
  • Discuss relevant past developments in HCI,
  • Focus on new developments and methods in the field of HCI,
  • Provide interesting examples to illustrate ideas,
  • Discuss any rapid or revolutionary changes in the area if applicable,
  • Discuss how the topic relates to HCI for multimedia and provide an example.

  All students are expected to attend and contribute to the question time of the seminars.
  
  Peer Assessment.
  
  Assessment of seminar presentations will be based partly on lecturer assessment and partly on Peer Evaluation sheets completed by all students.
  
  Each week in the seminars you will be given a Seminar Peer Evaluation sheet for the seminar presentations, which must be completed and handed back at the end of the seminar.
  
  These will be used to help determine the grades for the group that is presenting the seminar.
  
  Marks will be awared as follows:
  
  Complete 80 to 100% of Peer Evaluation sheets = 5 marks
  
  Complete 70 to 79% of Peer Evaluation sheets = 4 marks
  
  Complete 60 to 69% of Peer Evaluation sheets = 3 marks
  
  Complete 50 to 59% of Peer Evaluation sheets = 2 marks
  
  Complete less than 50% of Peer Evaluation sheets = 0 marks
  
  

  Weighting:

  25%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Assessment Criteria for Seminar Presentation (20 marks).
  
  Slides Uploaded to MUSO Yes/No
  
  

  • Presentation Delivery and Slides Formatting (5)
  • Content and Research (10)
  • Prototype or Example Discussion (5)

  Assessment Criteria for Peer Assessment (5 marks).

  • Completion of Peer Assessment Sheets (Up to 5 marks)

  Due date:

  Friday 3pm week 5

  Remarks:

  For detailed descriptions of assessment tasks see the Detailed Descriptions of Assessment Tasks page.

• Assignment task 2

  Title:

  Assessment 2: HCI Interface Design Portfolio, 50%.

  Description:

  Construct an interface for your HCI design portfolio and include 4 examples of your interface design skills based on the tutorial exercises provided:
  
              Task Wizard Interface design - 10 marks
  
              Mobile Device Interface Design - 10 marks
  
              Game Interface Design - 10 marks
  
              Metaphor-based Interface Design - 10 marks
  
              Portfolio Interface Design - 10 marks
  
  
  Each design task will be conducted over two weeks in the tutorials. For each example your portfolio will include the design brief information, and your design solution for the task (two screens with rollovers that provide a description of the features of the interface).

  Weighting:

  50%

  Criteria for assessment:

  Task Wizard Interface Design (10)
  
  Mobile Device Interface Design (10)
  
  Game Interface Design (10)
  
  Metaphor-based Interface Design (10)

  Portfolio Interface Design (10)

  Due date:

  Friday 3 pm week 12.

  Remarks:

  For detailed descriptions of assessment tasks see the Detailed Descriptions of Assessment Tasks page.

Examination

• Weighting:

  25%

  Length:

  2 hours

  Type (open/closed book):

  closed book

  Electronic devices allowed in the exam:

  None

  Remarks:

  Exam with be based on the content covered in weeks 1 to 12.

Due dates and extensions

Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.

A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.

Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html

Late assignment

Assignments received after the due date will be subject to a penalty of a 5% reduction in grade for each day (including weekends) the assisnment is late. Late submissions MUST be time stamped and initialled when submitted. Assignments received later than one week after the due date will not normally be accepted.

This policy is strict because comments or guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned, and sample solutions may also be published and distributed, after assignment marking or with the returned assignment.

Return dates

Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.

Feedback

Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:

Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes

Graded assignments with comments

Solutions to tutes, labs and assignments