COMM 4400

Qualitative User Research and Design Methods

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This upper-level course provides an in-depth understanding of and experience with advanced concepts and techniques for researching, ideating, critiquing, designing, prototyping, and evaluating interactive technologies intended for people to use and incorporate in their lives. The course focuses on advanced user research and design methods.

Prerequisites INFO 3450/COMM 3450/INFO 5355 or DEA 2730 or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (DLG-AG)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to develop in-depth understanding of human-computer interaction theory, design, and research through readings, class discussions, and weekly workshops.
• Students will be able to develop skills needed to carry out design and evaluation of technologies from a human perspective through short assignments, class exercises, workshops, and semester-long project.
• Students will be able to develop teamwork skills through a semester-long group project.

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