Module Code: |
H8DMTUX |
Long Title
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Technology and User Experience
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Title
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Technology and User Experience
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
DERMOT BRADFIELD |
Module Author: |
Robert Harte |
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Learners will critically evaluate the role of user experience design, the philosophy of user experience and usability. |
LO2 |
Learners will evaluate the tools user experience designers use, their processes and their methods of assessment. |
LO3 |
Learners will have the ability to construct a Web Site and assess current web technologies such as HTML, CSS CMS, Semantic Web. |
LO4 |
In the constantly evolving nature of web technologies learners will assess it's impact on the marketing discipline. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
User experience design
• What is UX, what do UX designers do?
• UX teams - what they look like, where they sit in business
• The tools of the UX designer (eg. wireframes, card sorting, etc)
• UX processes (eg agile, persona workshop, etc)
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Web Technologies
• An overview of content related web technologies out there.
• How to assess a web technology (eg who is using it, what content exists).
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HTML & CSS
• How websites are constructed, what tools can be used including content management systems.
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Convergence
• Integration of emergent technology
• Adapting to change in marketing practice
• Beyond the web: reaching devices effectively
• Convergence.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learners will create a blog and post weekly updates evaluating the topics and processes covered in each lesson. The topics will include material from all learning outcomes. |
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Assessment Type: |
Project |
% of total: |
25 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
2 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Learners will evaluate the user experience of a company's website. They will plan, outline and conduct the website evaluation. |
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Assessment Type: |
Project |
% of total: |
25 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: 25% of marks will be allocated to the overall individual assessment |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
12 weeks at 3 hours per week |
36 |
Every Week |
36.00 |
Assignment |
12 hours at 2 hours per week |
24 |
Every Week |
24.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
No Description |
92 |
Once per semester |
7.67 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
36.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Dan Saffer. Designing for Interaction: Creating Innovative Applications and Devices, New Riders Press, [ISBN: 978-0321643391].
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Krug S. Don't Make me Think, 3rd. New Riders, [ISBN: 978-032196551].
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Jesse James Garrett. The Elements of User Experience, 2nd. New Riders, [ISBN: 978-032168368].
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Schneiderman, B. Designing the user interface, [ISBN: 9781292023908].
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Kelly K.. (2011), What Technology Wants, Viking, [ISBN: 978-014312017].
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Other Resources |
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[Website],
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[Website], http://www.alistapart.com/.
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[Website], http://johnnyholland.org/.
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