Design and Development of Digital Media Services (15 cr)

Objective

The student is able to design concepts for digital media products or services. The student is familiar with the methods of user-centered design and is able to choose appropriate methods for a project. The student is able to evaluate the usability of user interfaces. The student knows how to analyse the properties of information systems, software and network applications in connection with their use. The student is able to apply their knowledge to the design and development of media products and services. The student is familiar with the technological field of digital publishing. The student is able to analyse the state and future trends of the media.

Content

- Creative design process
- Design process for digital media services
- User-centered design
- User interfaces and usability
- State and future trends of media e.g. business logic and value chains in media, technological environment in digital media

Location and time

Group meetings on Tuesdays, of which 5 contact meetings, 7 remote meeting

Materials

To be announced during the course

Teaching methods

Contact and distance learning
Learning assignments (independent and group work)
Collaborative learning
Group and one-to-one coaching

Student workload

Contact and distance meetings 55 hours
Independet work and individual learning assignments 180 hours
Group work and group assignments 170 hours

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work. The student is able to recognise factors affecting usability and user experience. The student is able to seek information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present their knowledge orally and in writing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work in appropriate manner. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work innovatively. The student is able to analyse and evaluate the usability and user experience of digital services and apply these skills and knowledge in their own work in a creative way. The student is able to retrieve information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present, reflect and apply their knowledge orally and in writing.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student demonstrates knowledge of principles and methods of user-centered service design and the ability to use them in their own design work. The student is able to recognise factors affecting usability and user experience. The student is able to seek information on subjects linked with the course content areas and present their knowledge orally and in writing.

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual learning assignments
Group learning assignments
Continuous assesment