Interaction & Experience Design

Key programme benefits to future students

* The convergence of computer and new media technologies offers unique opportunities for designers/artists to exploit their potential in new application areas, by the use of different design methodologies and across a wide range of activities, such as recording, multimedia, software/hardware, broadcasting and education.

* Excellent employment opportunities in the field of IXUX Design.

* Through the programme’s strong commitment to human-centered and collaborative design methods, techniques, and tools, graduates develop a nuanced and wide understanding of interaction design that extends far beyond the specifics of screen based UI/UX.

Autumn Modules

• Foundations of Interactive Media Design

• Interactive Media Project/Workshop 1



Optional Modules (choose two)

Information Society | Realtime Audio & Video | Physical Computing | Digital Modelling and Animation | Virtual and Augmented Reality Design



Spring Modules

• Principles of Interactive Media Design

• Interactive Media Project/Workshop 2

• Interactive Media Project



Optional Modules (choose two)

Mobile Application Design | 3D Modelling and Digital Fabrication | Visual Coding | Applied Interaction Design

A primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in any subject area, with first or second class honours. A portfolio of the applicant's own work that demonstrates the applicant's creative ability. This can be artwork, websites, software, writing, etc. Applicants may be called for an interview. The interview normally takes 20-30 minutes and includes a review of the applicants portfolio.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates from the Master’s Degree in Interaction and Experience Design will be able to direct and manage interactive media development projects combining technological competence with Human-centered design and creative endeavour. They have become interaction designers, usability experts, and specialists in UX and UI design, gaining employment in a wide range of areas from application and web development to product and service design.