Human-Computer Interaction Principles (Unit 23: Assignments For P2 And P3)

HCI Principles
January 16
2015

This document contains the criteria for P2 and M1 for Assignment 1 – Unit 23.
Unit 23 – Assignment 1 Aaron Martin

Contents
Task 1 (P2) – Discuss the Fundamental Principles of HCI 3
Perception 3
Colour 3
Trichromatic System 3
Luminance 4
Pop Out Effect 4
Pattern 5
Proximity 5
Continuity 5
Symmetry 5
Similarity 5
Common grouping 5
Connectedness 5
Objects 5
Geon’s 5
Use of Gross 3D Shapes 5
Information Processing 5
Humans as a Component 5
Overview of Human Information Processing (HIP) 5
Overview of Goals, Operators, Methods and Selection (GOMS) 5
Specialist 5
Design for Specialist Uses 6
Input or Output for the Visually 6
Orally 6
Aurally or Physically 6
Challenged 6
Remote Control Devices 6
Head Up Displays 6
Behaviour Models 6
Predictive models 6
Reaction time, 6
Keystroke Level Model (KLM) 6
Throughput (TP) 6
Fitts’ Law 6
Task 2 (M1) – Explain How an HCI can be adjusted for a User with Special Needs 7
Voice Recognition 7
Text-To-Speech 7

Task 1 (P2) – Discuss the Fundamental Principles of HCI

Perception

Perception, this is what allows the specified user to see and feel when interacting with a HCI; it is very important that the user can do these things so they get a complete understanding of what they are using. This is when various different patterns and colours are used as well as objects; all of these allow the user to interact personally with the interface. Colour

It is very important that when designing an interface that you