Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)
About the Programme
The premise of Design for Interactivity is situated at the intersection between product (object), service and environment design. The aim of the programme is to familiarise students with the iterative nature of design thinking, and to foster them to think critically about the design process.
Programme ObjectivesStudents will examine the impact of design on everyday life, and conversely, the influence of everyday life on design.
They will be challenged to address fundamental questions such as: When does interaction ever cease? How interconnected and interdependent are we as individuals and communities? How do we manage information systems and technological networks?
In their quest, they will help define the meaning and extent of “interactivity” through design and design thinking.
Course Content
The Diploma in Design for Interactivity programme prepares students for the areas of:
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User-Centred Design
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User Experience
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Inclusive and Sustainable Design
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Usability and Affordance
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Ergonomics and Ecology
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Design Education
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Design for Social Impact
Career ProspectsGraduates will be prepared for a career in the design and creative industries, starting as middle-level professionals, assistants to designers and design teams, and as interns in design and design-related business and enterprises.
Further EducationGraduates may choose to further their education as all our diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs). |
