Interaction Design Major - Bachelor of Design Te Tohu Paetahi mō te Hoahoa
Design
A course by
AUT
Develop expertise in interaction design for contemporary and future-orientated technologies and platforms. Study human-centred design, usability, and create digital interfaces for a wide range of professional opportunities.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Design intuitive digital interactions
Create user interfaces and digital products that are intuitive, usable, and focused on improving user experience.
Apply human-centred design thinking
Integrate design thinking, user research, and prototyping methodologies to address interaction problems.
Develop and critique design systems
Build effective design systems for navigation, information architecture, and visual communication across digital platforms.
What You're Signing Up For
The Interaction Design major as part of the Bachelor of Design at AUT prepares students to create intuitive, effective, and user-focused interactive experiences for digital products, services, and systems. The programme covers user experience, interface design, creative problem-solving, prototyping, and human-centred research, using the latest industry facilities. Students work on diverse projects, build portfolios, and showcase their work in public exhibitions, setting up for a wide range of digital design careers.
Course Content
- Principles of visual and communication design
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Human-centered design frameworks
- User experience (UX) and interface (UI) design processes
- Prototyping and user research methodologies
- Information architecture and design systems
- Navigation and content management strategies
- Brand and communication design
- Narrative structures in digital contexts
- Portfolio development
- Industry-context methodologies
- Major self-directed design project
- Studio projects and teamwork
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent; portfolio may be required for admission.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Design
Digital Media
Creative Industries
Technology
Future employment opportunities might be
Interaction designer
Digital web designer