Course Title: Design interactions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: COSC7402C

Course Title: Design interactions

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6173 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)

Course Contact: Nat Bates

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326

Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Eneti Waretini
eneti.waretini@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to generate ideas, design drafts and test interactions for interactive media products.

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUADIG516 Design interactions
Element:	1. Identify project requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Interpret design brief and discuss production purpose and requirements with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify technical parameters of required interactive media products 1.3 Outline design of interactions and determine target audience and user characteristics
Element:	2. Generate ideas for interactions
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Research delivery platform and analyse potential for human-computer interaction 2.2 Generate and evaluate ideas for interactions that engage users, incorporating applicable ideas 2.3 Confirm different options identified in consultation with required personnel 2.4 Select systematic approach to interaction design that meets project brief requirements
Element:	3. Draft interaction design specifications
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Draft design specifications for interactive sequences 3.2 Select sequences as prototypes and demonstrate prototype interactions to required personnel using wireframe 3.3 Conduct user experience tests with prototype interactive sequence 3.4 Measure user engagement, identify design inconsistencies and re-evaluate interactions using test results 3.5 Document all feedback and incorporate into draft design specifications
Element:	4. Finalise interaction designs
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to interaction design with required personnel 4.2 Finalise interaction design specifications reflecting applicable additional requirements or modifications

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Details of Learning Activities

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: CUADIG412 Design user interfaces

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection

Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT

Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

WeekRelated AssessmentTopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1	AT2: Design Interactions and User Interfaces	Course Overview AT2 Assessment Briefing Game Studio | Research
Week 2	Target Audience | How to write a survey Leaning from the past | EOP
Week 3	Game UI and UX | Understanding the basic principles Game controls, navigation and menus Visual design, aesthetics and typography AT2 Initial concept development Generate draft (multiple concepts) Present & Confirm	AT2: PART A DUE
Week 4	Development Stages​ & Ergonomics	AT2: PART B DUE
Week 5	Requirements for lo-fi prototype
Week 6	Development Week
Week 7	Development Week
Week 8	Preparing for play testing Conducting playtesting​ Exporting/Importing a Unity package
Week 9	Industry Week
Week 10	Create interactive sequences:  - Further refine applications 3 interactions	AT2: PART C - Prototype DUE
Week 11	Review Meeting
Week 12	Development Week
Week 13	AT1: Knowledge Assessment		AT1: Knowledge Assessment DUE
Week 14	AT2: Design Interactions and User Interfaces
Week 15	AT2 Assessment Requirement Reminder BEFORE BUILDING - Do you have cutscene videos? How to make a Web GL Build for Itch.io How to submit to Itch.io Walkthrough & Showcase Video Specifics	AT2: PART D - Finalise DUE
Week 16	Catch up week
Week 17	All Assessments	Review Assessment submissions

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.  To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Assessment 1 Knowledge Assessment

Completing the knowledge evidence question of this assessment will allow you to demonstrate the that you have the knowledge to take a design concept to implementation stage showing clear understanding of the processes and show understanding of design interactions and user interfaces including the processes needed to perform intensive user testing. 

Due week 13

Assessment 2 Design interactions and interfaces (Game Design)

You will be given 2 set briefs called “Design Interactions” and “Design User Interfaces” to develop interactive media products for each of the briefs. You will work with the teacher and peers to collaborate and develop an innovative interactive design solution for the problem that the briefs present. These briefs will set out the requirements and purpose of the assessment that student must follow, including a problem to solve as the main focus of your interactive design solution.

Due week 16

Final Assessment results in this course uses the following grades:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

 

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