Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Illumination Design)
Program Overview
Specializing in Illumination Design, this program prepares students for careers in the emerging field of interactive lighting. Through collaborative design studios and technical workshops, students develop skills in envisioning, creating, and evaluating innovative solutions to design challenges.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program introduces the fundamentals of human-centred design of products and systems, with a focus on interactive technologies and experiences. The Illumination Design specialisation will differentiate your skill set and enable you to work in the emerging area of interactive lighting.
Teaching:
You will learn to design across multiple platforms and scales – from wearable computing and mobile applications to interactive architecture, responsive environments and urban informatics. Through a series of collaborative design studios and technical workshops, you will acquire the essential knowledge and skills for envisioning, creating and evaluating innovative solutions to a range of design challenges.
Careers:
As a graduate of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts, you will become proficient in the creative use of new technologies which they can then utilise in a practical way in a wide range of professional and artistic settings. Specialising in Illumination Design will enable you to work in the emerging area of interactive lighting in entertainment, buildings and public spaces. Areas studied in this course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Interaction designer
- Usability engineer
- New media artist
- Creative director
Other:
This degree is aimed at talented people who are seeking a career in user experience, interaction design, or who wish to use technology creatively for design and commercial purposes. You can adapt this program to suit your interests by taking electives from other faculties. You will also build a compelling portfolio showcasing not only your design skills but also your understanding of how best to convey the user experience of new products and services. The course culminates in a capstone research project, industry internship or graduation design project. Opportunities for industry internships and international travel will further broaden your thinking as a design professional.
Entry Requirements:
- Domestic Students:
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units.
- Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma.
- Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70.
- International Students:
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units.
- Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma.
- You may be able to provide evidence of your English proficiency through one of the following options: It only outlines general requirements for both domestic and international applicants.
