EPN-V2

STKD6020 Universal Design Fieldwork BA (International mobility) Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Universal Design Fieldwork BA (International mobility)
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Course history
Programme description

  • Introduction

    The main topic in this course is the design, evaluation, and testing of new and emerging user interfaces in international settings. This is developed in accordance with principles for universal accessibility and acquired through many practical exercises coupled with lectures presenting theories relevant to the field. The course will also provide both theoretical principles of Universal Design and hands-on experience on how to design and evaluate ICT systems using these principles.

    Course will be held at partner institutions outside of Norway.

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

  • Required preliminary courses

    One half year of university studies (30 ECTS), in addition to the international summer school's general requirements. The requirement has to be met by application deadline.

  • Learning outcomes

    [This course does not run in the study year 2023/24]

    The course focuses on the technical aspects of the implementation of user interfaces.

  • Teaching and learning methods

    The course will take a project-based learning approach. Course participants will work in groups on a project and this project will be evaluated in the end of the course based on group presentation and final report.

    This course is a fieldwork course that involves 12 weeks in-person instruction in a country outside of Norway.

  • Course requirements

    This course is organized as a series of lectures which cover the central parts of the theory.

    Guest lectures can be organised on chosen topics.

    Students work in groups on projects under supervision.

  • Assessment

    None

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    One written report + code (up to 5000 words). Individual or groups of max 2.

    The exam can be appealed

    New/postponed exam

    In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

  • Grading scale

    All aids permitted

  • Examiners

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Overlapping courses

    Professor Tor-Morten Grønli