Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - IAT 438 E100

Interactive Objects and Environments (3)

Class Number: 7905

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    Completion of 60 units, including IAT 233, 235 and 267.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Develops programming and scripting skills for developing combined software, and hardware prototype versions of interactive objects and environments. Covers the art and design of interactive objects and environments. Methodologies emphasizing embodiment, kinesthetics and haptics are introduced by combining theory and practice. Students develop programming skills for developing working prototypes comprised of software, sensors, and hardware.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is the “destination course” for the stream of design in SIAT dedicated to the professional practice of User Experience Design in industry.  The outcomes and projects of this course will adhere to these standards - but from the most contemporary, informed and forward-looking position as possible within a given year.  Projects and course content will be within the following specific design domains – Interaction Design, Experience Design, Strategic Business Design, Identity and Brand; and all based in good practices in UX, UI and Visual Design.

Grading

  • Quizzes 20%
  • Projects 80%

NOTES:

This course will differ from the typical offering of IAT-438. Please contact the instructor for further details.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be delivered digitally through the online course-platform

Registrar Notes:

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