This is an optional module intended for undergraduate students who are studying Computing-related subjects. Although it forms part of the User Experience guided pathway it can be taken as a standalone module and previous experience of UX is not assumed. This module will focus upon the skills, methods and tools required in careers such as UX Architect, UX Designer, Service Designer, Information Architect or Digital Product Designer. Students are directly immersed in organisational practices and skills used in industry and will make use of academic theory in this practical context. They will also become aware of the impact of levels of digital literacy, availability of and access to technology, economic and business drivers, regulations, and regional/cultural norms. The module will also develop methods and skills required to understand current users, to investigate non-use, and to imagine future users.

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It is a fantastic introduction to simple coding for kids and, I would argue, adults also! It starts off with Scratch drag and drop and slowly moves to a bit of Python programming throughout the book. It’s all quite simple but give youngsters a great understanding of what coding is all about and how it can be applied.

Computer programming is a great way for students to develop their analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. This skill set will come in handy not only in the tech industry, but in other fields as well such as education and medicine. There are various types of different code, depending on what you want to develop. But basically, to put it simply, coding is giving instructions to a computer in order to produce a specific result. It contains some basic functions and techniques for a number of languages but doesn’t go into any real … Read More