1. James Tam What HCI (and this course) all about 1 1 These notes are based roughly upon the optional reading a Taxonomy of HCI optional reading http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~tamj/2001/hci_topics/powerpoint_presentations/hci_map.ppt

2. James Tam HCI deals with the interaction of a person with a computer Technological perspective Human perspective

3. James Tam Techonological perspective Technical constraints a reality check does occur but “reality bats last” 2 beyond the mouse the and keyboard? 2 From the reading, The Inmates are running the asylum

4. James Tam Human perspective The ways that people process information memory, perception, motor skills, attention etc. Language, communication and interaction Ergonomics

5. James Tam Why bother? Social view: Computers are everywhere! Business view: Maximize productivity Marketplace view: Competitive advantage

6. James Tam HCI.. not just clicky, clicky stuff

7. James Tam What 481 is not about The theory and mechanics of GUI programming Visual basic programming

8. James Tam Approaches to designing good interfaces Task centered design User centered design Techniques for the evaluation of interfaces Task walk-through Qualitative evaluations with users Heuristic evaluations What 481 is about

9. James Tam What 481 is about (continued) General principles about graphic design Beyond simple screen design Graphical screen design The Psychology of everyday things

10. James Tam Main points 3 You should know (roughly) what is meant by Human-Computer Interaction Why it is an important area of study What topics will be covered in CPSC 481. 3These slides can be found in the web under http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/~tamj/2001/hci_topics/powerpoint_presentations/all_about_481.ppt