C11272v1 Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design

Interaction design is concerned with designing interactive digital products, digital environments, systems, and services that can satisfactorily meet the needs and desires of the intended users.

The Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design prepares and equips students with up-to-date theoretical knowledge and requisite practical industry-standard skills in this rapidly advancing field.This is an entry-level course, part of an articulated postgraduate program in interaction design.While industry demand for skilled interaction designers and various other jobs, such as user experience (UX) designers, service designers etc., is increasing, there is a lack of formal education/training offered by universities in interaction design.

This course is designed to provide students with the most current and requisite skills in this fast-evolving field.

Graduates possess skills in industrially applicable and cost-effective information environments (i.e.

multimedia, interactive systems design and associated information technology).

The course provides industry with graduates who can combine these skills with those of their original discipline in professional applications-oriented settings.The course is committed to producing graduates who have a deep understanding of human-centred approaches to designing digital technologies.

This ensures that 'products' created are more likely to 'fit' meaningfully into users' lives, because the design process is informed by a deep understanding of people's practices, particular situations and values.The Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design is attractive to different types of learners, namely:those who are currently working in a job that is not related to interaction design those working in jobs closely related to interaction design, and those already working in interaction design-related jobs.

This course totals 24 credit points of study, consisting of four interaction design core subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for a part-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. It is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Autumn commencing, part time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

Applicants who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be considered on one of the following:

• Completed Associate Diploma and RATE Diploma; or
• Completed TAFE/AQF Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or overseas equivalent); or
• New Zealand technical and vocational NQF Level 5-7

and

• Minimum two years' full-time equivalent related work experience post completion of study;
• Submission of resume and proof of work experience.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.