About Certificate in Human Computer Interaction

Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits)  

Application: IADT

What is Human Computer Interaction?

Do you want to explore how today’s emerging technologies might shape our lives in 2020, given that computers have shaped so many aspects of the modern world?  Computing has the potential to enhance the lives of billions of people around the world. If technology is truly to benefit humanity, human values and the impact of technology must be considered at the earliest possible opportunity in the technology design process.

 

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) studies advances in interfaces — the physical way we interact with computers — such as surfaces that allow fingertip control of on-screen objects, devices that can sense and react to movement, and other techniques of controlling computers which will supplement the role of the traditional keyboard and mouse.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in HCI consulting. It aims to give you the ability to identify issues relevant to interaction design, develop solutions and communicate these to clients.

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

You may be able to find employment as an interaction designer.

 

What topics will I study? What is HCI? And why is it important? Context of HCI: communicating with clients and project stakeholders User centred design process Case studies and ethnographic methods of data collection Personas and design criteria Concept development Interface evaluation in practice Preparing personas and task scenarios Evaluation of initial impression of an interface and overall look and feel 

 

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent ( NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL).

 

What are the fees? 

€575 in 2011/2012. This fee includes examination and registration charges.

 

What is the closing date?

Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.

1st round of applications: 6 th May 2011 .

2nd round of applications (if places available): 19 th August 2011. 

Download application form here or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621