Study in interactive design uses an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to developing the key skills needed in this burgeoning field, which merges technical knowledge and aesthetic creativity with a focus on the needs of audiences. Interactive designers make the ordinary into the extraordinary. They bring stories and ideas to life and dazzle audiences with lifelike renderings and the creative application of storytelling technology. 

This major will introduce you to digital and web-based media and will develop your design and production skills. You’ll learn to analyse, evaluate and design for contemporary online media platforms, environments and services. You’ll identify, synthesise and analyse theories and technologies of contemporary web, digital, media and visual design; and you’ll effectively communicate content via interactive media projects. You’ll also gain in-depth knowledge about the structure, ethics and dynamics of digital design, media, visual media and entertainment industries.

Key Features

• This major offers highly practical and diverse units in areas such as animation, cyber cultures, photo media, video games, interactive sound, video and web. 
• You’ll hone your skills in concept creation, storytelling techniques and inventive problem solving. 
• You’ll consolidate your learning through work on real-world projects including websites, digital storytelling, 3D models and visual assets, and photo essays. Facilitated by experienced staff and industry specialists, these projects provide practical experience and professional exposure. 
• Teaching staff are widely published academics and award-winning media producers with industry experience in their area of expertise. 
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a media internship, which will enhance your employment prospects 

• Content producer 
• Designer 
• Games designer 
• Social media specialist 
• Sound producer 
• Web producer