Year 1

Programme overview for year 2026/2027

The programme overview is adopted 2026-02-17 by Dean of Education.

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note
CIU177 Prototyping in interaction design	Laboratory 4 credits
CIU177 Prototyping in interaction design	Project 3.5 credits	S
TDA498 Interaction design methodology	Take-home examination 4.5 credits	1)
TDA498 Interaction design methodology	Project 3 credits	S, 1)

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note
CLS055 Mobile computing: Design and implementation	Project 3.5 credits	2), 3), 4)
CLS055 Mobile computing: Design and implementation	Written and oral assignments 4 credits	S, 2), 3), 4)
DAT375 Game development project	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2), 5)
DAT385 Introduction to game research	Written and oral assignments 7.5 credits	E, 2), 5)
DAT580 Empirical methods for user experience	Project 4.5 credits	2)
DAT580 Empirical methods for user experience	Take-home examination 3 credits	S, 2)
MPP036 Cognitive ergonomics	Written and oral assignments 7.5 credits	E, 2), 4), 1)

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note
DAT595 Graphical interfaces	Project 4 credits
DAT595 Graphical interfaces	Laboratory 1.5 credits
DAT595 Graphical interfaces	Take-home examination 2 credits	S

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
DAT540 Emerging trends and critical topics in interaction design	Written and oral assignments 3 credits	2), 6), 4)
DAT540 Emerging trends and critical topics in interaction design	Project 4.5 credits	S, 2), 6), 4)
DAT590 Interactive and linear storytelling with digital media	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2), 6), 5)
TDA362 Computer graphics	Examination 6 credits	2), 3)	Fri 15/01-2027 am J	Fri 02/04-2027 pm J Tue 24/08-2027 pm J
TDA362 Computer graphics	Laboratory 1.5 credits	S, 2), 3)
TDA580 Gameplay design	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2), 5), 7)

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note
CIU180 Tangible interaction	Written and oral assignments 3.5 credits	2), 6), 8)
CIU180 Tangible interaction	Project 4 credits	S, 2), 6), 8)
CIU235 Open project in interaction design	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2)
DAT510 Design and construction of digital games	Written and oral assignments 7.5 credits	E, 5), 7)
DAT585 Responsible interaction design: Theory and practice	Laboratory 4 credits	2), 6), 4)
DAT585 Responsible interaction design: Theory and practice	Project 3.5 credits	S, 2), 6), 4)
EDA398 Agile development processes	Project 4.5 credits	3)
EDA398 Agile development processes	Examination 3 credits	S, 3)
TDA572 Game engine architecture	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2), 3), 5)
TEK237 Social innovation and social entrepreneurship	Written and oral assignments 7.5 credits	E, 4), 1)

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Block	Note	Examination	Re-examination (okt 2026 - aug 2027)
CIU265 Interaction design project	Project 7.5 credits		E, 1)

Course code and name	Module, credits/period	Note
DAT205 Advanced computer graphics	Project 6 credits	2), 3)
DAT205 Advanced computer graphics	Project 1.5 credits	S, 2), 3)
DAT380 Current trends in gaming	Project 7.5 credits	E, 2), 6), 5)
DAT545 Human-robot interaction design	Project 4 credits	2), 6)
DAT545 Human-robot interaction design	Written and oral assignments 3.5 credits	S, 2), 6)
DAT666 Concept-driven interaction design	Laboratory 2 credits	2), 4), 1)
DAT666 Concept-driven interaction design	Written and oral assignments 2 credits	2), 4), 1)
DAT666 Concept-driven interaction design	Project 3.5 credits	S, 2), 4), 1)

1 The course has theme MTS 7.5 credits
2 Compulsory elective: 4 of stated courses are required for the degree (can also be taken under the second year) (CIU180, CIU235, CLS055, DAT205, DAT375, DAT380, DAT385, DAT540, DAT545, DAT580, DAT585, DAT590, DAT666, MPP036, TDA362, TDA572, TDA580) 4 of stated courses are required for the degree
3 Recommendation: Profile track: Technology (CLS055, DAT205, EDA398, TDA362, TDA572)
4 Recommendation: Profile track: Design (CLS055, DAT540, DAT585, DAT666, MPP036, TEK237)
5 Recommendation: Profile track: Games (DAT375, DAT380, DAT385, DAT510, DAT590, TDA572, TDA580)
6 Recommendation: Profile track: Future (CIU180, DAT380, DAT540, DAT545, DAT585, DAT590)
7 The course has theme MTS 3 credits
8 The course has theme MTS 4.5 credits
DIG: Digital examination is an examination written in the Inspera system. The student will bring their own computer and access the exam via Safe exam browser.
S: Final grade. All module grades are reported before the final grade for the course can be reported.
E: The only module in the course. Module grade and grade for the course are reported at the same time.