OVERVIEW
?Join us at the leading edge of interaction design and prepare for an exciting career in an in-demand field. Develop a deep and rich understanding of how people interact and experience the world around us, and discover how to design, prototype, and test new products, services and experiences.
Who is it for?
This course is for students who have an interest in digital and visual design, with a view to become a digitally focussed design professional. Students with a passion for creativity and problem solving will find opportunities to harness and develop these skills throughout the degree program.?
- Interaction designer
- User-experience (UX) designer
- Product designer
- Service designer
- Data visualisation specialist
- Creative technologist
- Front-end developer
- Digital producer
What you’ll study
Core areas of study include app design, creative technology, design thinking, graphic design, information architecture, physical computing, sound design, user experience (UX), and user-centred design. The four design studios focus on user experience design, interaction design, information visualisation, and interactive product design. a
Related units may be taken from arts and social sciences, business, engineering, computer science, music, and visual arts.
Why study with us?
Educational excellence
The University of Sydney is one of the world's top 20 universities*. We've attracted world-renowned teachers and researchers, so you'll be learning the latest practices from leaders in the field.
Choice and flexibility
Our uniquely flexible course structure allows you to complement your core studies with a broad range of electives from across the University.
Outstanding facilities
You will have access to our state-of-the-art computer laboratories and digital fabrication equipment, and dedicated studio spaces for students. Our building houses the only indoor environmental quality (IEQ) laboratory in the southern hemisphere, an extensive research lighting laboratory and outstanding audio and acoustics facilities, including an anechoic chamber and recording studio.
Industry opportunities
Opportunities for industry internships and international travel will further broaden your thinking as a design professional. You'll have opportunities to attend workshops run by international scholars and display your work in our Tin Sheds Gallery.
