Monday / Tuesday
The Learning Contract finalization for the Honours Project was the main objective of the week, and for that Ian Smith, our second marker from Edinburgh Napier, was present for the meeting. From the draft Learning Contract created, certain changes were required which were pointed out. The main outcome of the meeting being the completion of the Contract and hand-in to the supervisor.
The purpose of the project i.e. Interface design of a Telecare system, requires the knowledge of Home Automation systems and the Telecare services available at present. Research was started the previous week with the look into devices and technologies used for Telecare, so this week has been the continuation on how these can be utilized and how an interface can help in the utilization process.
Research Topics for this week -
- Current Telecare and Home Automation systems
- Current Software Technology used
- User Interface Design principles – Cognitive psychology
Wednesday
Motion Graphics Lecture title: – Sequential Design
Notes: -
The use of time in design of a Motion graphic.
Types of Sequential Design
Forms of Continuity – conventional type of sequential design where the artefact flows like a story – from beginning to end. This associates with accuracy, documentary and providing specific information to the viewer.
Forms of Discontinuity – unconvential story telling where the viewer is challenged to think, unpredictable which goes agains the conventional sequential design. It arouses anxiety and uneasyness with a weaker narrative. Classic example being the title sequence of Se7en by Kyle Cooper, with transition techniques such as Jump Cutting and Flash cutting
Montage – for of condensing time, space and information
Thursday
A brief meeting scheduled with my supervisor, the Learning Contract was sent through with the signature and the starting point for research on User Interface Design interface was initialted.
