Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

Interaction Design (also known as IxD) is the practice of designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, services and products for use by people.

By studying at UC you’ll explore the capabilities of humans in terms of emotion, perception and cognitive ability, and use this knowledge to conceive, design and build human-centric interaction systems.You’ll investigate key theories, concepts, tools and contemporary interaction design techniques and learn how people engage with different digital technologies based on screen, mobile and virtual platforms.

The course includes a variety of projects which lead to an impressive body of work demonstrating your creativity, problem-solving skills and technological know-how.

You’ll graduate as a well-rounded interaction designer and future leader who specialises in finding novel ways to help people access and seamlessly interact with technology.The course includes opportunities for direct industry engagement at every level of your study.

You’ll learn about interaction design from real-world industry practitioners and will undertake live industry briefs with the opportunity to progress your designs into production.

You’ll work collaboratively with fellow Bachelor of Design students on projects for clients like Questacon, website companies and exhibition organisers.

You’ll also undertake an internship with a company of your choice, such as a private organisation, government department, advertising agency or design firm.Signature overseas short-term study options have been tailored specifically to this course so that high-achieving students have an opportunity to work with leading designers and students at prestigious overseas institutions.

Students can choose to use their breadth units for their overseas Study Abroad experience.High-achieving students also have the option to take units in the Master of Design Strategies in their final year of study.

Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0003 Core Major in Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 10336 - Professional Orientation (Design) - 3 cp, Level 1 11017 - Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 2 11041 - Visual Representation Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11044 - Design Culture and Society - 3 cp, Level 1 11045 - Professional Evidence (Design) - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - 9 credit points as follows Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11043 - Introduction to Interaction and User-Centred Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11655 - Introduction to Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655. Students who have already passed 11043 do not need to pass 11655. Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11042 - Introduction to Design Thinking Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11656 - Design Thinking and User Centered Design - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From 2021 unit 11042 has been replaced by unit 11656. Students who have already passed 11042 do not need to pass 11656. Part C - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 11018 - Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11574 - Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:Students enrolled in ARB201 B Design (Industrial Design) must complete 11574 Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3. All other students should complete 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL.
• SM0011 Specialist Major in Interaction Design (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11054 - Human Factors for Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11055 - Programming for Design - 3 cp, Level 1 11056 - Front-end Web Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11057 - Affective Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11058 - Back-end Web Development - 3 cp, Level 2 11059 - Tangible and Embodied Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 2 11060 - Designing for Data Informed User Experience - 3 cp, Level 3 11061 - Social Interaction Design - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.