ART 457 - Interaction Design Studio IV : Speculative Interaction Research Lab

Units: 3
Advanced level interaction Designers and Fine Artists use forecasting, critical making, and design research to explore emerging technology, Design trends and Fine Art practices, students develop experimental and speculative prototypes of interaction for ubiquitous computing of the future.

Prerequisites: ART 357.
Repeatability: May be repeated three times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced understanding of wire framing and prototyping, concepts of user-testing, and basics of sensor technology and electronics in project development;
Evaluate a range of techniques to identify and address interaction design problems;
Explore a range of technology to solve complex personal and real-world interaction design problems with awareness of universal design principles and HCI;
Produce a personal or real-world research based project proposal and project plan;
Create an original response to a creative brief or design problem individually or in a team.