Defining Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is the umbrella field for subjects such as usability, user experience, user interface, and to sum it up in a nut shell it requires interdisciplinary approaches to leverage existing and emerging technological interfaces. General disciplines layered into HCI consist of: psychology, behavioral interactions, ergonomics, engineering, forms of communication, and design.
Related fields HCI can segue into involve: product design, research and development, instructional systems design, robotics, and gamification. Few universities offer undergraduate programs for HCI. The University of Advancing (UAT) Technology happens to be one of seven universities in the United States with an undergraduate HCI program.
The HCI Portfolio presented fulfills all objectives taken from the UAT Undergraduate 2013 Catalogue.
Gain an understanding and articulate the fundamental design concepts and practices associated with the design of human-computer interactions. This objective is met by the following projects:
21st Century Flower Pot Cube Flower Spotlight on Career ServicesEvaluate the impact of new and emerging technology trends on human computer interactions and the user experience. The following projects meet this objective:
Cube Flower Non-Verbal Children Spotlight on Career ServicesEvaluate the impact of domains of emerging concern such as security, authentication, identification and automation on the design of user experience and human-computer interaction. Projects which meet objective 3 are as listed:
Electronic Smart DoorlockAnalyze human factors such as cognition, affect and behavior as they relate to the human-computer interaction and apply them in the development of human-computer interactions. Projects meeting Objective 4 are as follows:
21st Century Flower Pot Non-Verbal ChildrenSynthesize and evaluate sound (solid) design principles and aesthetics as they apply to the design of innovative interfaces. The following projects demonstrate meeting objective 5 and happen to be:
Non-Verbal Children UAT101 Spotlight on Career ServicesPrototype and produce innovative interfaces or interactions for at least two of the following: web, PC, mobile, handheld or next generation platforms, including all production materials required in a complete pipeline using industry standard tools, software and production processes. Projects identified as reflecting objective 6 consist of:
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Defining Web Design
Web Design demands combining usability, user experience, to offer user interfaces delivered through internet communication. Effective web design withstands the trends, the rapid fluctuations and variances across browsers, devices. It joins aesthetics with functionality to entertain, educate, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, services, ideas, and products.
Web Design often segues into marketing, branding, graphic design, software and app development, ecommerce, content management, and gamification. The University of Advancing (UAT) Technology practices discovery learning hybrid environments to provide students with collaborative opportunities.
The Web DesignPortfolio presented fulfills all sixobjectives taken from the UAT Undergraduate 2015 Catalogue.
Employ current web development tools to design, develop and deploy fully functioning websites that operate across multiple browsers and platforms. This objective is met by the following projects:
Design effective web experiences that apply concepts of user interaction within the organization and presentation of information architecture. The following projects meet this objective:
Effectively apply content optimization techniques with respect to keywords, semantics, web copyrighting, graphics, and search metrics. Projects which meet objective 3 are as listed:
Demonstrate the ability to work within a studio production pipeline to create and revise web and social media experiences that meet client timeline, design and quality requirements. Projects meeting Objective 4 are as follows:
Apply aesthic principles to create a professional web presence that addresses target audiences while matching design trends and client requirements. The following projects demonstrate meeting objective 5 and happen to be:
Implement social media strategies that effectively promote and drive web traffic to intended targets. Projects identified as reflecting objective 6 consist of: