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Malmö University

Course syllabus

Autumn 2017

Course syllabus, Autumn 2017

Title

Prototyping Media Technology

Swedish title

Praktisera medieteknik genom prototyputveckling

Course code

ME611A

Credits

7.5 credits

Grading scale

UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)

Language of instruction

English

Decision-making body

Faculty of Technology and Society

Syllabus valid from

2017-08-28

Syllabus approval date

2016-11-15

Level

Advanced level

Entry requirements

  1. Degree of bachelor in Media Technology or in a related field. Examples of relevant degrees include, but are not limited to: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication studies, and digital cultural studies. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
  2. The equivalent of English 6/English B in Swedish secondary school.

Main field

Media Technology

Progression level

A1N / Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course meets the degree requirement for the degree of Master (One Year), main field of study Media Technology.

Course objectives

The course objective is for the student to develop practical knowledge and skills in media technology through various forms of prototyping – including concept development, design and evaluation of new media technology – and be able to apply this to technical, business, and user-centered perspectives.

Course contents

  • Identification of opportunities and needs for new media technology innovations
  • Making prototypes based on analyses of social, technological, and economic context, and of current and emerging media technology innovations
  • Establishment of criteria and requirements for design and development of media technologies
  • Different prototyping approaches
  • Prototyping and concept development
  • Testing and evaluation

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Explain how design and prototyping can create value for media companies and the society in general
  • Explain the role of prototyping in relation to technology, users and business needs
  • Explain how to lead and manage design and development processes
Skills and abilities
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Identify innovation opportunities through analysis of user, technology and business needs
  • Apply appropriate prototyping approaches at different stages of design and development
  • Ideate and develop concepts
  • Build prototypes of various types
  • Test and evaluate prototypes with users
  • Manage design and development process
  • Communicate results of one’s own work to different audiences
Judgement and approach
On completion of the course the student shall demonstrate ability to:
  • Assess and evaluate strategic and innovative opportunities related to media technology in a fast-changing environment
  • Combine knowledge about technology, users and business needs and turn it into design practice
  • Motivate and select different prototyping approaches for specific situations
  • Assess value creation through design and prototyping

Learning activities

Lectures and workshops and individual and group work.
The course requires active participation of the student. The student is expected to participate in lectures, discussions and hands-on project work. Students are expected to take initiative to response work and meetings of various kinds, and be well prepared for lectures and workshops.

Assessment

The course is examined through oral and written examination and prototype assignments.
The course is assessed through the following:
  • Individual written examination (2.5 credits)
  • Prototyping assignment (5 credits)
To pass the course at least grade G on each part is required. To obtain VG for the entire course, VG is required on the written examination.

Course literature and other study material

The literature is used as a starting point and will be supplemented during the course.
Recommended literature
  • Buxton, B. (2007). Sketching user experiences. Oxford, UK: Elsevier
  • Löwgren, J. & Stolterman, E. (2007). Thoughtful Interaction Design. Cambridge MA: MIT Press
  • Brown, T (2009). Change by Design. New York: Harper Collins
  • Kumar, V (2013). 101 Design Methods. New York: John Wiley
Articles may be added as recommended reading.

Course evaluation

The university provides all students who are participating in, or have completed, a course to express their experiences and views on the course through a course evaluation which is organized at the end of the course. The university will collate the course evaluations and provide information about their results and any actions prompted by them. The results shall be made available to the students. (HF 1:14).

Interim rules

When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.