Human-Computer Interaction: Design and Optimization in Digital Interface, Interactive System and Virtual Reality

Course 8: Human-Computer Interaction: Design and Optimization in Digital Interface, Interactive System and Virtual Reality

I. Course Description

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an area of studying how effective communicate and cooperation between humans and computer systems.

The purpose of this course is to comprehensively introduce the basic principles, research methods and frontier applications of human-computer interaction (HCI). The course covers user perception and cognitive mechanism, cognitive model and its application in design; explore various interaction technologies and modes such as touch control, voice, gesture interaction, and virtual and augmented reality; learn the principles of software interface design and usability test methods; master the core technology of information visualization and the presentation method of complex data; compare the advantages and disadvantages of low-fidelity prototypes and develop interactive prototypes. The course also introduces in-depth Figma tools and digital design principles, studies interactive narrative cases, and discusses the application of 3D modeling in AR / VR and future interaction trends. Combining theoretical learning and practical operation, students will comprehensively improve their user experience design ability, innovative thinking and industry adaptability through case studies and project practice, laying a solid foundation for the research and practice in the field of human-computer interaction.

II. Professor Introduction

Lorie Loeb – Professor of Computer Science, Dartmouth College

Professor Lorie Loeb is a Research Professor of the Department of Computer Science at Dartmouth College, Director of the Digital Arts Program, co-founder and Executive Director of the DALI Laboratory, and co-founder of the Humans-in Center Design minor program and Professor of the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health.

She holds a bachelors degree in film and television from New York University, and in Hunter college and the university of Colorado Boulder, art and film, taught at Stanford University, New York University and Rhode Island school of design, is now committed to human-computer interaction, UI / UX design, data visualization and digital tools in the field of health research. Lorie Loeb Professor has led interdisciplinary projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), won the Fulbright Scholar Award, NCWIT Undergraduate Mentor Award and many other awards, and has brought a profound impact on education, health and sustainable development through innovative practices in technology and design.

III. Syllabus

1. Introduction to human-computer interaction
2. Perception and cognition
3. Cognitive models
4. Interactive technologies and paradigms
5. Interface design of the software system
6. Information visualization based on user behavior
7. Rapid prototyping
8. Figma and Digital design principles and techniques
9. 3 D modeling in human-computer interaction (AR / VR)
10. Case study of human-computer interaction