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BA Interaction Design Arts

University of the Arts London

Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Animation, interactive, film and sound
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W280
Typical offer
IB 24, UCAS 80

Entry requirements

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, focusing on multidisciplinary creative practice. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The final year culminates in a Major Studio Project consisting of three individual briefs. Students can optionally undertake a year-long industry placement or the Diploma in Creative Computing between years two and three.

Modules

  • Exploration and Play (40 credits) (Unit 1A)
  • Introduction to Interaction Design Arts (20 credits) (Unit 1B)
  • High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech (40 credits) (Unit 2A)
  • Responsible Design (20 credits) (Unit 2B)
  • Desire Lines and Affordance (40 credits) (Unit 3A)
  • Professional Practices (20 credits) (Unit 3B)
  • Expanded Cinema and Physical Computing (40 credits) (Unit 4A)
  • Design Cultures (20 credits) (Unit 4B)
  • Self-Initiated Research Project (40 credits) (Unit 5A)
  • Minor Studio Project (20 credits) (Unit 5B)
  • Major Studio Project (60 credits) (Unit 6)
  • Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
  • Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)