CIS 188 Application Design

This course provides an introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Students will learn practical principles and guidelines needed to develop high quality interface designs-ones that users can understand; predict; and control. Students explore theoretical foundations; design processes; examples of direct manipulation; menu selection; and form fill-in to gain an understanding of excellence in design. Current HCI topics are explored with balanced emphasis on mobile devices; Web; and desktop platforms. It addresses the profound changes brought by user-generated content of text; photo; music; and video and the raised expectations for compelling user experiences.

Credits

3

Distribution

CS