Development Methodologies and User Experience unit (KIT219)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit explores topics in Software Design and Implementation, Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience Design. You will explore the processes required for designing ICT systems that meets their functional goals but also satisfy the needs of the people who will be using them. Through an exploration of HCI and UX processes, various systems development methodologies, and all steps of the systems development lifecycle, you will learn the skills to design ICT systems that are fit for purpose. You will interact with design scenarios that are inspired by real-life implementations to identify the most appropriate software development and design methodologies to use to deliver a successful systems design project. Just like a real systems development team, you will work in a group, building on each other’s strengths to design, test and present a high-fidelity software application prototype to meet the requirement specification.

Summary

Unit name	Development Methodologies and User Experience
Unit code	KIT219
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Meredith Castles
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 2
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 2
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe and analyse a range of system development methodologies to determine when to use a particular approach
• Design artefacts typically identified within the systems development life cycle that reflect a technology- and user-centric and user experience approach
• Create and evaluate prototypes based on user experience principles to express application designs

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
020305	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team. On-Campus & On-Line enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Lecture: 11 weekly online lectures, 1 hr each, in Week #1, Week #2, Week #3, Week #4, Week #5, Week #6, Week #7, Week #8, Week #9, Week #10, and Week #11. Workshops: 12 face-to-face workshops, 2 hrs each, from Week #1 to Week #12. Self-learning: 3 hrs weekly of self-learning via online modules on MyLO.
Assessment	In-semester Tests (5%)|Prototype & Design Review (30%)|Requirements & Design Proposal (30%)|Final Project Evaluation & Defence (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Nil.
Recommended	Nil.

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