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[ 921PECOPINK21 ] KV Principles of Interaction

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
4,5 ECTS M1 - Master's programme 1. year Computer Science Gabriele Kotsis 3 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Master's programme Computer Science 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
Students master user-centered design for ubiquitous computing environments. They understand and can apply the concepts of cross-device and multi-modal interaction for seamless user experiences across diverse platforms as well as context-awareness and adaptivity to dynamically adjust systems based on user and environmental changes. They are familiar with privacy and ethical design to ensure security and responsible data management as well as with real-world testing and prototyping to validate designs in real-life scenarios.
Skills Knowledge
Students

  • understand multimodal interaction (K2) and can implement interfaces that incorporate multiple modalities (touch, voice, gesture, etc.) (K3).
  • are able to design interfaces that respond to data from sensors, such as motion, light, temperature, or proximity (Sensor-Based Interactions) (K3).
  • are proficient in evaluating the design and implementation of user interactions for embedded devices, wearables, tangible interfaces, ... (K5).
  • can design systems that adapt to users' needs dynamically based on context, such as location, device type, or activity (Adaptive Interfaces) (K6).
  • are familiar with research trends in the field (K1)
  • HCI principles (affordances, feedback, user-centered design)
  • Theories of Interaction (models of human-computer interaction, cognitive load theory, attention models, and their relevance to pervasive computing)
  • Enabling Technologies (input, output, sensors, actuators)
  • Privacy, Ethical Implications, Cultural Sensitivity in Design
  • Selected interaction paradigms (wearables, tangible interfaces, ambient interfaces, ...)
Criteria for evaluation
  • active participation in the course
  • completion and presentation of project assignment
Methods
  • presentation in class (live, online, accompanying videos)
  • self studies of reading material and instructional videos
  • discussions in class
  • project work in teams
  • student presentations
Language English
Study material
  • lecture slides
  • accompanying reading distributed during the course
Changing subject? No
Corresponding lecture 921PECOPINU13: UE Principles of Interaction (1.5 ECTS) + 921PECOPINV13: VL Principles of Interaction (3 ECTS)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment