Physical Computing & Interaction Design Studio (DECO3850)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Info Tech & Elec Engineering
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
10 Contact hours
Incompatible
DECO7385, IENV3000, IENV2802, IENV3800, IENV7944, MMDS2802
Prerequisite
DECO2300 + DECO2800
Recommended prerequisite
DECO2500
Assessment methods
Projects, presentations, critique, reflection, portfolio
Course enquiries
Dr Ben Matthews (matthews@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to the interaction design challenges of building physical computing environments. Physical computing tehnology mediates people's embodied interactions in order to gather input and present output through a combination of various sensor and display technologies. Following a studio process, students engage in collaborative design activities to understand a problem space; explore alternative solutions, leading to a cogent technology proposal; and deliver an interactive proof of concept prototype tool or environment combining appropriate digital and physical components.