Overview

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.

Work Integrated Learning

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.

Career opportunities

• 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

Course-specific information

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.