Fall , 2007

ATEC 3363
Basic Interaction Design

Dr. Marjorie Zielke

817 368 5772
maz031000@utdallas.edu

Tuesday
7-9:45pm

Learning Outcomes
Understand the history and trajectory of Interaction Design as a professional discipline
Understand basics of both analogue & digital interaction applications
Demonstrate a basic understanding in the following:

• Interaction research methods

• Analysis and interaction definition, i.e., user requirements
• Concept visualization (Design) & review
• Design refinement & prototyping
• Usability testing
• Organize information & make a compelling visual/experiential presentation

Course Description
This class is a basic course in Interaction Design, which has been designed to give students an
overview of current interaction development process and methods, and discussions regarding
Interaction Design’s importance to the advancement of technology usage, entertainment, and
impact on culture and society.

Week One Class Introductions

Tuesday Syllabus Review
August 21

Week Two
Tuesday Lecture: What is Interaction Design?
August 28
Week Three
Tuesday Lecture: Interaction Design Methodology
September 4 *****Readings/Quiz on Readings*******

Week Four
Tuesday
September 11 Case Studies: Apple, Google
******Individual Paper Due*******

Week Five Team Project Discussion/Workshop

Tuesday ******Team Presentation Number One******
September 18

Week Six
Tuesday Team Field Exercise
September 25

Week Seven Discussion of Field Exercise

Tuesday Designing for specific delivery modes
October 2
*****Readings/Quiz on Readings *******

Week Eight
Tuesday Guest Speaker
October 9

Week Nine
Tuesday The 3-D Web
October 16 *****Readings/Quiz on Readings*******

Week Ten Usability Workshop

Tuesday
October 23

Week Eleven
Tuesday Usability Workshop
October 30

Week Twelve
Tuesday
November 6 Book Discussion: THE INMATES ARE RUNNING THE
ASYLUM

***********Quiz*******************
Week Thirteen
Tuesday
November 13 Group Presentations

Week Fourteen
Tuesday Group Presentations
November 20

-------Take-Home Final Exam Due on December 5, 2007 (graded: 25 percent)-----

Grading Criteria:

Quizzes: 25 percent
Individual Paper: 10 percent
Class Participation: 10 Percent
Team Presentation #1: 5 percent
Team Project Presentation: 25 percent
Take Home Individual Final: 25 percent

Class Policies:

• In fairness to other students, no late assignments will be accepted without prior

approval. To request an extension, email instructor with the request date before
the deadline. You must keep records of all correspondence. Late assignments are
highly discouraged.

• Attendance at class is expected. Please discuss absences beforehand with

instructor and your team. This is a project oriented class and your team depends
on you. For each unexcused absence, 50 points will be deducted from your total
grade.

• Responses to phone calls or emails from instructor are expected within 24 hours.

• Students are expected to have done weekly assigned readings prior to class.

• Professional conduct as a team member is expected. Teams are encouraged to

work without need for supervision by instructor; however instructor is available
for coaching and consultation on subject matter.
 However, should a team encounter nonparticipation (lack of attendance in class or
at other team meetings) by a team member, communication with the instructor is
encouraged and appropriate grade reflection will occur.

Team members are required to communicate with each other on a consistent basis
and to meet team established deadlines.

Team members will be evaluating each other as part of team presentations.

Students who uniformly receive unsatisfactory evaluations from other team
members may receive a decrease in team project grade, after review by the
instructor.

• No extra credit is available. You must be able to work in a cooperative team

environment to complete the class.

• Please be courteous with the use of cell phones, pagers and surfing during class.
Please do not do your homework for other classes in this class.

• Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated.

• The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to the syllabus as needed.

• Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: It is the policy of UTD to provide

reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented
disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.