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



Summer Modules

• Interactive Media Project

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8,) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.



You must submit a portfolio of your own work that demonstrates creative ability. This can be artwork, websites, software, writing, etc.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

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.