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 qualification
We 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
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Interact with industry and get ahead of the curve
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.
Study a Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) at UC and you will:
understand the different stages involved in software development
know how to select appropriate methods in designing and prototyping interactive artefacts as applicable to industry practices
demonstrate advanced knowledge of usability and accessibility
select appropriate tools to build and manage both screen-based and physical interactive artefacts
gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your own interaction design business or seek employment within global markets across all industries.
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Human Factors for Interaction Design (11054)
Introduction to Interaction Design (11655)
Professional Orientation (Design) (10336)
Visual Representation Techniques (11041)
Semester 2
Programming for Design (11055)
Open Elective unit
Design Culture and Society (11044)
Design Thinking and User Centered Design (11656)
Year 2
Semester 1
Affective Interaction Design (11057)
Front-end Web Design (11056)
Two Open Elective units
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Back-end Web Development (11058)
Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017)
Tangible and Embodied Interaction Design (11059)
Year 3
Semester 1
Designing for Data Informed User Experience (11060)
Two Open Elective units
Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning (11018)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Professional Evidence (Design) (11045)
Social Interaction Design (11061)
Interaction designer
UX (user experience) designer
UI (user interface) designer
Visual designer
Digital designer
Usability researcher
Information architect
UI artist
UX/UI developer
Content strategist
Web designer/developer
Web/mobile designer
Front-end web developer/designer
Back-end web developer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
