Module Code

COMP4036

Module Credits

20

Assessment Name

TTA1. --- Mixed Reality Design Coursework

Assessment Type

Coursework

Description and

Deliverable(s)

The brief is to design a mixed reality game to engage visitors with a chosen setting (a physical site). This should involve using mixed reality to introduce elements of play that enhance the experience of, or make use of the characteristics of the setting in an appropriate way. This might involve locative media, augmented reality or virtual reality. You are free to choose whichever setting you like providing that you are able to visit it for initial fieldwork research. The key to the brief is to use a mixed reality technology in a playful and creative way to make deep connections between your chosen place and an entertaining experience.

You will need to:

Research the setting.

Ideate an appropriate experience design using the mixed reality deck of ideation cards that will be introduced in labs.

Prototype the critical interaction portions of your design.

Test your design with other users.

Reflect on the HCI concepts addressed by your design.

There is one deliverable for this coursework which takes the form of a video of up to 10 minutes documenting your research, ideation,

prototyping, testing and reflection. You may use any tools you like to

generate this, though we suggest that recording a Powerpoint presentation is a good starting point. We will discuss strategies for making the video in   the lectures. You may use generative only AI for asset creation in your prototype if you wish but not for producing your presentation.

You will be able to book a session for individual feedback on your proposed idea and plans for prototyping and testing midway through the module.

Frequency, dates &

workload

☒ Individual ☐ Weekly

Release date: 12/02/2024

Weight (%): 100

☐ Fortnightly ☐ Custom

Submission date: 03/05/2024

Workload (h): 100

Late Policy

☒ UoN Default late policy.

☐ Custom: Enter details of custom late policy (if applicable)

Feedback Mechanism & Date

Feedback date:

☐ Within 15 working days of submission

☒ The expected date for feedback is 07/06/2024

Feedback mechanism:

Written individual feedback in Moodle

Assessment Criteria

RESEARCH: Quality of the background research into the setting (15%) Evidence of how you researched the setting and how the knowledge

gained influenced your design.

IDEATION: Quality of the design concept and evidence of use of ideation cards (15%) Including novelty, creativity and appropriateness of the design alongside an explanation of the ideation process using the mixed reality game ideation cards.

PROTOTYPE: Quality of the prototype as documented (30%) Technical documentation of your prototype, including video documentation of up to two minutes duration.

TESTING: Quality of evaluation (10%) A discussion of how you evaluated your prototype and an analysis of lessons learned.

REFLECTION: Quality of the critical reflection on HCI challenges (15%) An analysis of how your design, prototyping and evaluation were informed by or illustrate the key HCI design challenges that were covered in lectures.

PRESENTATION: Quality of communication (15%) How clearly you have communicated your idea.

ECs

Note that ECs are granted based on personal circumstances and are not guaranteed.

口 Extensions are not possible due to practical limitations

口 Assessment component can be disregarded in exceptional circumstances: Please specify details

☒ Up to a maximum of 1 week per 10 credits (actual extension given will depend on specific circumstances)

口 Cut-off date for extensions applies: Please specify date

口 Other: Please provide details

Examination Type

E1 --- Choose an item.

Weight (%)

0

Duration (h)

Duration

Other Information

Other information

Reassessment Type

RA1 --- Coursework

Weight (%)

100

Duration (h)

100

Other Information

Other information

Activity

Per Week

Total Hours

Timetabled lectures

2

20

Timetabled workshops / tutorials

1

20

Timetabled computing

0

0

Coursework

100

Study, revision & examination

60

Other

0

Total:

200