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Malmö universitet
Course syllabus autumn 2021
Course syllabus autumn 2021
Title
Prototyping Media Technology
Swedish title
Prototyputveckling inom medieteknik
Course code
ME652E
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Technology and Society
Syllabus approval date
2019-03-25
Syllabus valid from
2020-08-31
Entry requirements
  1. Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
  2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school.
Level
Advanced level
Main field
Media Technology
Progression level
A1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
The course is part of the main area of study media technology and can be included in the degree requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Media Technology (120 credits).
Course objectives
This course introduces students to the theories and methods of design and prototyping for media technology.
Course contents
  • Design theory and processes,
  • Idea generation and concept development techniques,
  • Sketching and prototype development of software, hardware, digital services and organisational processes,
  • Testing and evaluation,
  • Analyses of user and market needs.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:
  • explain the role of prototype development in relation to technology, user and business needs,
  • discuss how design and prototyping can create value for different stakeholders,
  • demonstrate understanding of design theory and design processes in prototyping.
Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:
  • apply appropriate prototyping tools and methods in different stages of design and development,
  • create and develop concepts,
  • build prototypes of various types,
  • test and evaluate prototypes with users,
  • manage design and prototype development processes,
  • communicate innovations in different contexts.
Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:
  • combine knowledge about technology, users and business needs and translate these into design practice,
  • choose and justify sustainable prototype development approaches for specific situations,
  • assess value creation through design and prototype development.
Learning activities
The course consists of lectures, workshops and project work.
Assessment
Grading is based on oral and written examination, including prototyping project.
The course is assessed based on the following:
  • Written examination (2 credits, UA)
  • Assignments (3 credits, UA)
  • Project (2.5 credits, UA)
To pass the course (A-E): Passing grade on all parts above is required. Course grade is calculated based on the weighted average of assessed parts.
Course literature and other study material
  • Brown, T. (2009). Change by design. New York: Harper Collins.
  • Buxton, B. (2007). Sketching user experiences. Oxford, UK: Elsevier.
  • Goodwin, K. (2009). Designing for the digital age: How to create human-centered products and services. New York: Wiley.
  • Kumar, V (2013). 101 Design methods. New York: John Wiley.
  • Muratovski, G. (2016). Research for designers: A guide to methods and practice. London: Sage.
  • Valentine, L. (2013). Prototype: Design and craft in the 21st century. London: Bloomsbury.
There will be additional readings.
Course evaluation
The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for 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.
Additional information
The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.