BA Interaction Design
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 Animation, interactive, film and sound. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. In the second year, students select one of three specific study pathways. The final year culminates in a substantial Major Studio Project comprising multiple individual briefs.
Modules
- Unit 1A: Introduction to Interaction Design
- Unit 1B: Exploration and Play
- Unit 2A: High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech
- Unit 2B: Responsible Design
- Unit 3A: Desire Lines and Affordance
- Unit 3B: Professional Practices
- Pathway Units (40 credits) (Unit 4A)
- Unit 4A: ID: Creative Technology – Pathway Unit
- Unit 4A: ID: UX - Pathway Unit
- Unit 4A: ID: Systems and Services – Pathway Unit
- Unit 4B: Design Cultures
- Unit 5A: Self-Initiated Research Project (40 credits) - All Pathways
- Unit 5B: Minor Studio Project (20 credits) (Unit 5B) - All Pathways
- Unit 6A: Major Studio Project (60 credits) (Unit 6) - All Pathways