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This module provides a theoretical grounding, practical knowledge, and hands on experience of key skills needed to design and build engaging mobile applications. It provides a solid understanding of the fundamentals of mobile application development using Android Studio and SDK Tools.The module takes students from the basic step of creating a first app, through to developing more complex apps that take advantage of mobile sensors, connectivity and the cloud, graphics and animation, and social and context sensitive applications.Lectures are complemented by practical sessions and autonomous activities that allow you to apply theoretical knowledge to solve real world design challenges.The module covers the following core topics: - Android development using Android Studio and SDK Tools- Mobile usability and user experience- Interface design through user-centred and iterative methods- Design thinking and rapid prototypingIt also introduces advance topics and current research within the field of mobile Human Computer Interaction. For example:- Mobile crowdsourcing- Mobile healthcare and activity tracking- Design for distinctive/challenging user groupsThese topics are addressed through concrete case studies of successful and innovative design projects.