COMM-6961 HCI Prototype Production

HCI Prototype Production
Language, Literature and Communication - COMM-6961

Description
In this Course we will explore ways of designing, developing, and testing prototypes of user interfaces. We will start with low-fidelity paper prototypes to generate a wide variety of possible designs and narrow down our selections through iterative usability testing. As we refine our designs, we will move from low-fidelity prototypes to high-fidelity prototypes. During the course of the semester, we will explore a number of ways to obtain and incorporate feedback into our designs.

Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 Weeks, 28 Sessions
Team Assignments: 7
Individual Assignments: 4

Grading
Team Assignments: 60%
Individual Assignments: 40%

Computing
E-mail and World Wide Web access required for course communications, use of Rensselaer's Learning Management System (RPILMS), and printing of course notes.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's Learning Management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective, Applications course
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI - required
ITEC - required core course
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - required

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction.

Note: Limited enrollment, please register early. Distance students will not be added into the course once the cap has been met. Preference will be given to graduating students.