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ISM 220 Prototyping Methods I

Denise Nacu

Office: Daley 200C
Fall 2016-2017
Class number: 33126
Section number: 401
Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
14EAS 00206 Loop Campus
Course homepage: https://d2l.depaul.edu/

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Summary

What does it take to create a digital application that is useful and usable? This course focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping interactive applications. Students will apply design principles and patterns in a user-centered design process and build interactive prototypes using prototyping tools.



Texts

The course will refer to the following texts:


  • Tidwell, Jennifer. (2011). Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design (2nd Edition).

  • Neil, Theresa. (2014). Mobile Design Pattern Gallery: UI Patterns for Smartphone Apps.

  • Additional reading materials will be provided on D2L.



Prerequisites

ISM 210 or GD 200


Participation

The course will involve completing readings before class meetings and preparing for class discussions. Class meetings will involve a combination of lecture, discussions, hands-on activities, presentations of projects, and group work. The participation portion of the grade is based on attendance and on contributions to class discussions and activities.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296