Faculty of Information Technology
CS221 Human-Computer Interaction - Assignment
Last updated: 17th February 1999Rationale
To give you experience of designing the user interface of a more complex system, and of reflecting on the design methodology used and its theoretical background.Task
Perform a user interface design for the Patient_Monitoring_System described in the problem statement provided for your CS222 Software Development assignment.Deliverables
- A prototype design for the interface, together with documentation of the stages in the design process using the GUIDE methodology. The stages “Model User Tasks” and “Model User Objects” will have much in common with the CS222 deliverables, and should be developed contemporaneously with them.
- Demonstration of the prototype user interfaces.
- Reflection on the assignment (to be submitted individually); reviewing problems and issues, making links with HCI theory, and examining connections with the design process taught in CS222.
Assessment
- Prototype design: 50%
- Demonstration: 30%
- Reflection: 20%
- Thoroughness with which the design has been carried out. Compliance with the techniques of the GUIDE methodology. Competence and creativity in the design of the interface.
- Competence with which the demonstration is carried out. Ability to discuss and justify design decisions.
- Thoroughness and depth of the reflection.
Weighting
Criteria
Intermediate products of the GUIDE process must be available for inspection at the dates given on the accompanying course schedule.Organization
You should work with the same partners as for CS222. You are strongly recommended to work with partners in order to complete the task, and get the most out of it. Marks for the work of a group will be shared equally where there is evidence of equal participation by all members.All deliverables must be finally handed in to me when the group demonstration is given.
Demonstrations will take place in module week 13, the week of 31st. May 1999.
Hand in to the office: 7th. June 1999.