After successful completion of the course, students are able to...
Apply the learning from 193-055 User Research Methods (VU) class to a significant problem by researching the needs or opportunties of a context with a view to technology design:
Large group project where students apply methods from 193.055 [User Research Methods VU] to a topic of their own choosing, with an emphasis on user research, and taking it through to some design recommendations.
Learning by doing and reflecting
In-class guidance of group work and feedback
[Note: we have been advised to say 'hybrid' given current uncertainties but our hope is that we will be able to deliver the course in person as the main modality.]
ECTS Breakdown: 3ECTS = 75 hours
[Note: We will only use as much of the session time slot as we need and only presentation sessions are likely to take the full allocted time.]
100% Project mark will be comprised of a mix of individual (noted below) and group components:
Companion to 093.055;
NOTE: Cannot be taken without 093.055 in the same semester
You can only register for this course if you are also registered in the same semester for the URM VU course 193.055.
If oversubscribed, priority will be given to Informatics Masters students.