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  7. IMT4212 Colour in interface design

Colour in interface design
2016-2017 - IMT4212 - 5sp

Anbefalt forkunnskap

IMT4032 Usability and Human Factors in Interaction Design

Forventet læringsutbytte

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of colour perception and its potential impact on the design of computer interfaces. The course will draw on the rich body of literature and recent research in colour, perception and design.  Students will be able to apply high-level principles to their evaluation of interface design and the creation of new user interfaces, and to ensure their interface designs are consistent with universal design principles

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe features of the human visual system and colour perception applicable to interface design.
  • Show how the principles of user-centred design apply to the design of computer interfaces.
  • Describe the use of colour in semantic design.
  • Demonstrate principles of colour harmony.
  • Apply an understanding of colour perception to interface design.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of universal design principles in the use of colour in user interfaces, especially in relation to vision defects
  • Show how research in affective aspects of colour, such as emotion, can be applied to interface design.

Emnets temaer

  • Light, colour and the human visual system
  • Colour mixing principles on computer systems
  • Colour harmony
  • Colour semantics
  • Colour and theory of signs
  • Affective aspects of colour
  • Using colour to enhance user interaction
  • Colour-related aspects of universal design

Pedagogiske metoder

Forelesninger
Lab.øvelser
Nettstøttet læring
Obligatoriske oppgaver
Prosjektarbeid
Samling(er)/seminar(er)
Annet

Pedagogiske metoder (fritekst)

Portfolio creation

Vurderingsformer

Annet

Vurderingsformer

See English version.

Karakterskala

Bokstavkarakterer, A (best) - F (ikke bestått)

Sensorordning

One internal examiner on the coursework, portfolio and written exam. External examiner is used periodically, next time spring 2017.

Utsatt eksamen (tidl. kontinuasjon)

See English version.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Students will be required to be physically present and participate in all seminars/workshops, which will include lectures, demonstrations, laboratory work, projects and activities contributing to a portfolio of work. The exact times of these sessions will be announced before the start of the semester. Students are required to complete four items of interaction design for their portfolio, and a coursework project.

Læremidler

Basic textbook:

  • Berns, R. (2000)Billmeyer and Saltzman’s principles of colour technologyNY: Wiley

Additional books:

  • Green, P. J. (1999) Understanding digital color.(2nd edition) Sewickley, PA: GATF Press
  • McDuffie, Tina Spain (2003).JavaScript Concepts & Techniques: Programming Interactive Web Sites. Franklin, Beedle & Associates.
  • Barthes, R, (1987) trans. Lavers, A.Image, music, textNew York: Hill and Wang
  • Boynton, R. M. (1996)Human color vision(2nd edn) New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • Cage, J. (1993)Colour and culture: practice and meaning from antiquity to abstractionLondon: Thames and Hudson.
  • Cooper, A. (1995)About face: the essentials of user interface designIDG Books
  • Horton, W. (1991)Illustrating computer documentationWiley
  • Laurel, B. (ed) (1990)The art of human-computer interface designAddison Wesley
  • Rivlin et al (eds) (1990)Guidelines for screen designBlackwell Scientific Publications
  • Cooper, A. (1995)About face: the essentials of user interface designIDG Books
  • Horton, W. (1991)Illustrating computer documentationWiley
  • Laurel, B. (ed) (1990)The art of human-computer interface designAddison Wesley
  • Luther, A. (1994)Authoring interactive multi-mediaAcademic Press
  • Rivlin et al (eds) (1990)Guidelines for screen designBlackwell Scientific Publications
  • Mitchell, W. (1992)Reconfigured eye: visual truth in the post-photographic eraCambridge, MA: MIT Press
  • Redmond-Pyle, D. and Moore, A. (1995)Graphical user interface design and evaluationLondon: Prentice Hall
  • Shneiderman, B. (1998)Designing the user interface(3rd edn) Reading, MA: Addison Wesley
  • Riley, C. A. (1995)Color and codesHanover, NH: University Press of New England
  • Cage, J. (1999)Colour and meaningLondon: Thames and Hudson.

Minor changes may occur. Final list is presented at the beginning of the semester.