Higher Nationals in Computing
Overview - Unit 10: Human Computer Interaction
These pages aim to give learners an understanding of
recent Human Computer Interaction (HCI) developments and
will enable them to develop a human computer interface.
Unit Specification »
Unit Questionnaire »
Learning Outcomes
- Understand recent human computer interaction related developments and their application
- Understand the issues related to a chosen human computer interface
- Be able to develop a human computer interface
Assessments
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Final
November 4th 2016
Assessment A10.1: HCI Issues
Assessment Criteria
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Understand recent human computer interaction related developments and their application
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evaluate recent HCI related developments and their applications
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discuss the impact of HCI in the workplace
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Understand the issues related to a chosen human computer interface
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discuss the issues related to user characteristics for a
chosen HCI
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Be able to develop a human computer interface
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design and create a human computer interface for a
specified application
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explain the principles that have been applied to the
design
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critically review and test an interface
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analyse actual test results against expected results to
identify discrepancies
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evaluate independent feedback and make
recommendations for improvements
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create onscreen help to assist the users of an interface
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create documentation for the support and maintenance
of an interface