ADT201 - Digital Experience Design
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Jacinta Kay Trimester 3: Jacinta Kay |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have completed unit ADT102 or ADT103 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3-hour seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour online seminar per week (livestreamed with recordings provided) |
Content
In this unit students consider the application of digital technology to the experiences of a variety of users. This involves building on the fundamentals of UX methods and interactive design practices to leverage interactional game engine software and other technologies to develop practical and engaging digital experiences for both target and inclusive audiences in a diversity of professional settings. The unit considers a broad range of contemporary industries from gaming, advertising, and art and design to product prototyping, remote collaborations, and immersive experience training.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically research and evaluate digital experience design theory and practice | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Effectively communicate and apply interactive design theories in a style appropriate to target users | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Identify scope of authoring software by demonstrating and applying interactive design skills to develop digital experiences | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO:3 Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Collaborate with peers in decision making processes and provide advice on experience design concept directions and problem resolutions | GLO7: Teamwork |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Design review | Oral presentation and digital document | 40% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2: Digital Experience Concept Proposal | Recorded oral and visual presentation plus digital document | 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3: Digital Experience Design Outcome | Interactive application plus brief | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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