This course introduces students to the field of prototyping; an important part of the human-centered design process. The course is practical in nature. Students will gain experience conducting techniques which are typically used in a user experience environment. These may include developing personas and scenarios, sketching, storyboarding, and developing video prototypes. Additional topics such as prototyping using low-tech materials and interactive mock-up tools will also be covered. In addition, the course provides a basic introduction to technologies which can be used for designing interfaces (e.g. web and/or mobile development). Familiarity with the theory and practice of these technologies will enable students to better understand, design, and evaluate the user experience. Pre-requisites: Some knowledge of HTML/XHTML/HTML5 is required.