About the course

This course introduces students to the theories and methods of design and prototyping for media technology.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Media Technology: Strategic Media Development, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

Course content

Syllabus autumn 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

  1. Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
  2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school.

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

  • Brown, T. (2009). Change by design. New York: Harper Collins.
  • Buxton, B. (2007). Sketching user experiences. Oxford, UK: Elsevier.
  • Goodwin, K. (2009). Designing for the digital age: How to create human-centered products and services. New York: Wiley.
  • Kumar, V (2013). 101 Design methods. New York: John Wiley.
  • Muratovski, G. (2016). Research for designers: A guide to methods and practice. London: Sage.
  • Valentine, L. (2013). Prototype: Design and craft in the 21st century. London: Bloomsbury.

There will be additional readings.

Course evaluation

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Contact

For more information about the education:

tsstudent@mau.se

This education is provided by

Faculty of Technology and Society

The Faculty of Technology and Society (TS), conducts education and research with a focus on technology and natural sciences, in...

Department of Computer Science and Media Technology

The Department of Computer Science and Media Technology provides research-linked courses and study programmes at first-cycle an...