Unit

School Of Humanities And Communication Arts

Interactive Design: AppsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102267.2

Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Computer literacy including working in a networked environment on a Macintosh computer; management, transportation and storage of digital information and digital production processes such as scanning, pdf production and file storage. Skills in design principles: layout, colour and typography. Literacy with image manipulation software - e.g. Photoshop

Equivalent Units
100789 - Interactive Design 1

Prerequisite
301074 Graphics 1: 2D and 3D Industrial Design Communication OR 101922 Web and Time-based Design

The pre-requisite unit 301704 - Graphics 1: 2D and 3D Industrial Design Communication applies to students enrolled in course 3730 Bachelor of Industrial Design only.

About this Unit
This unit focuses on design methodology for the development and delivery of interactive media applications (apps). Particular concepts addressed include conceptual integration and convergence of various media forms, screen design, navigational hierarchy and structures, and designing engaging interactive interfaces. General principles of interface, information architecture and interaction design will be introduced, alongside principles of digital media production.

Courses
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1791.3Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production)CURRENT
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1838.2Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCURRENT
1839.1Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCONTINUING
1839.2Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCURRENT
1840.1Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCONTINUING
1840.2Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCURRENT
1841.1Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCONTINUING
1841.2Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCURRENT
1842.1Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCONTINUING
1842.2Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative IndustriesCURRENT
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Specialisations

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