Catalog Description: This course explores the theory and practice of Tangible User Interfaces, a new approach to Human Computer Interaction that focuses on the physical interaction with computational media. The topics covered in the course include theoretical framework, design examples, enabling technologies, and evaluation of Tangible User Interfaces. Students will design and develop experimental Tangible User Interfaces using physical computing prototyping tools and write a final project report.
Units: 4
Formats:
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of laboratory per week
Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of laboratory per week
Grading basis: letter
Final exam status: No final exam
Also listed as: INFO C262