IN9120 – Tangible interaction
Course description
Course content
The course gives a basic introduction to the research area Tangible Interaction and provides an overview of basic literature and important frameworks within TI. The course gives the students a basis for writing their Master theses using or exploring TI as an interaction mechanism. The course emphasizes a theoretical understanding of TI as a research area within HCI. Much of the course work is focused on experiments with different aspects of the TI field. Every year a particular topic is given for the students to explore through a project that lasts most of the five weeks of this intensive course.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you are able to
- Explain important concepts and frameworks within TI
- Describe the physical aspects of design and use of IT
- Build physical prototypes in order to explore design ideas
- Explain how prototypes can be used as design tools
- Analyse and use feedback from design critique in further design
- Present concrete design suggestions in an exhibition that explains and explores aspects of TI/the theme of the course
For PhD students there is also supplementary literature that links TI to the PhD student?s research.
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
There are a total of 12 spots for IN5120 and IN9120 altogether. Master students belonging til Informatics: Design, Use, Interaction are prioritized.
Ranking rules:
- Master?s students in the study program Design, Use, Interaction with the topic in the approved study plan, and which writes a thesis on the theme of the year
- Master?s students in the study program Design, Use, Interaction
- Students at IFI who in previous courses (e.g. IN1060 or IN3010) have written a project assignment within the theme of the year.
Recommended previous knowledge
IN1050 – Introduction to Design, Use, Interaction, IN1060 – Use Oriented Design and IN3020 – Database Systems or equivalent HCI-competence worth 30 SP.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IN5120 – Tangible interaction.
Teaching
The teaching is given as intensive education in the studio (Design group?s lab on the 7th floor) for 5 weeks. Each week contains lectures, discussions, presentations, design criticisms and exercises. Completed the mandatory project is required. 80% attendance is required.
Examination
Presentation and exhibition of prototype.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.