INTERACTION DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YEM235	INTERACTION DESIGN	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. TAYLAN MARAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ABDULKADİR BÜYÜKBİNGÖL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the principles, patterns and process for rapid prototyping, user interface and user experience design in interaction design classes that can be applied to Web publishing, mobile application development, entertainment and artistic performances.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in the basic concepts of interaction design, workshops on user experiences and supporting creative ideas in product design.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the basic concepts of user-centered product design and content production.
Explain the principles and processes of interaction design.
Understand the meaning and importance of interaction design and apply it in new media tools.
Create unique designs for areas such as digital marketing and content production.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Introduction to the Interaction Design	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Interaction Between Human – Computer	Lecture & Question and Answer & Example Based Lecture
3	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Interaction Design Processes	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Literature Review	Basic Principles of Design	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Literature Review	Gestalt Theory of Perception	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Literature Review	Cognitive Psychology	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Literature Review	User Experience and Utility	Lecture & Question and Answer & Example Based Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Interaction Design in Mobile Area	Lecture & Question and Answer & Example Based Lecture
10	Literature Review	Cultural Differences and Interaction Design	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Ergonomy in Computer Assisted Design	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Creating Effective User Interface	Lecture & Question and Answer & Practice
13	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	Creating Web Page as part of Interaction Design Principles	Lecture & Question and Answer & Practice
14	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	An Experimental Observation Example with the Assessment And Evaluation Method In Interaction Design	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Literature Review, Using Visual Sources	An overview	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hoober S., Berkman E. (2017). Designing Mobile Interfaces: Patterns for Interaction Design. O’Reilly Media
Rogers Y., Sharp H., Preece J. (2017). Interaction Design: Beyond Human – Computer Interaction. Copyright Material

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	List the history of communication, mass media, communication theories and leading theorists.	0
2	List the historical, social and cultural types of communication and explain the related concepts.	0
3	Define the important points of the history and theories of communication through daily life practices and social life.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the traditional media and new media economic policies.		1
2	Interpret digital culture with constantly updated and self-renewing topics.		1
3	Interpret the technical, socio-political and legal aspects of cyber security issues in the field of new media.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of communication history, communication theories, traditional and new media channels.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare web pages with CSS codes.		1
2	Produce creative content in new media environments, create an image and sound and practical studies about programming.			2
3	Analyze the sub-texts and their semantics of the studies presented to the society by mass media.		1
4	Use qualitative and quantitative elements to construct arguments on studies in the field of communication.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage social media accounts of brands, corporate firms and public institutions thanks to its advanced knowledge in content production and user experience.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Review local and foreign studies in the field of New Media. Creates innovative works in his/her field.		1
2	Criticize the effects of social media activities on socio-political field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan scientific studies in any area that can be encountered in different disciplines and transfer them to people from different disciplines.		1
2	Determine how much of the content produced by the media is right and wrong.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follows the developments that have begun to guide the present and the future such as "Software". Produce various software products for different sectors.					4
2	Design using new architectures of big data processing systems.					4
3	Determine the logic of operation of artificial intelligence algorithms and determines the possible effects on media and indirectly society.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	159