BA Interaction Design Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) Interaction Design Arts is a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree focused on the relationships between people, designed objects, and experiences. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can also undertake an optional placement year through the Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in Creative Computing. The first year introduces core principles, materials, prototypes, and responsible design through modules such as Exploration and Play, Introduction to Interaction Design Arts, High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech, and Responsible Design. The second year extends professional practices, media technologies, and design cultures through modules like Desire Lines and Affordance, Professional Practices, Expanded Cinema and Physical Computing, and Design Cultures. The final year culminates in independent student-led work, featuring the Self-Initiated Research Project, Minor Studio Project, and Major Studio Project.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
Modules
- Exploration and Play (40 credits) (Unit 1A)
- Introduction to Interaction Design Arts (20 credits) (Unit 1B)
- High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech (40 credits) (Unit 2A)
- Responsible Design (20 credits) (Unit 2B)
- Desire Lines and Affordance (40 credits) (Unit 3A)
- Professional Practices (20 credits) (Unit 3B)
- Expanded Cinema and Physical Computing (40 credits) (Unit 4A)
- Design Cultures (20 credits) (Unit 4B)
- Self-Initiated Research Project (40 credits) (Unit 5A)
- Minor Studio Project (20 credits) (Unit 5B)
- Major Studio Project (60 credits) (Unit 6)
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Interaction Design Arts at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB.