School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsInteractive Design: AppsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102267.1
Discipline: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
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
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Pre-requisite unit 300302 - Industrial Graphics 1: Presentation. (Note: This is a prerequisite for 3503 B. Industrial Design students 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.