Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design)

Design the user experience of the future. Design products and applications using current and emerging technologies in web design, 3D animation, illustration and rendering.

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About the Course

This degree was previously known as Bachelor of Arts (Digital Design).

The Digital Experience and Interaction Design major allows you to experience the exciting, creative fields within digital design and interactive media.

This major provides you with a comprehensive theory and practice-based education in digital design, focusing on key principles and techniques in website design, user interaction / experience design (UI/UX) and app design. You will use digital technologies to develop forward-thinking and innovative design solutions to real-world problems. The major has a strong industry and design research focus, and you will work on real-world projects, facilitated by experienced staff and industry specialists. There is emphasis on concept generation, creative problem-solving, aesthetics and advanced technical skills in digital technologies using the latest digital production software. Students may choose to study the following combinations of two single majors to obtain the double major award:

  • Digital Experience and Interaction Design and Fine Art
  • Digital Experience and Interaction Design and Digital and Social Media
  • Digital Experience and Interaction Design and Professional Writing & Publishing
  • Digital Experience and Interaction Design and Visual Culture

Please refer to the respective degree pages for more details.

Course Entry Requirements

Start small with no entry requirements

Yes, you can get into this degree! Gain entry through single subjects, regardless of your ATAR or study history. Here’s how:

Single subjects

  1. Start with subjects. Enrol and pass subjects from this degree. You can get access to HELP loans if you’re eligible. This enrolment option is only available through Open Universities Australia.

  2. Continue to the Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design). Enter the degree with full credits from your subjects. You’ll study for the same amount of time as students who go straight into the degree.

  • Higher Education

    • Successful completion of one full time semester (four standard subjects) towards an Undergraduate or higher level of study at an Australian University (separate evidence of English proficiency is not required)
  • Higher Education via OUA

    • Successful completion of four OUA degree level subjects at pass level (this satisfies the English language proficiency requirement) OR
    • Successful completion of two OUA degree level subjects with separate evidence of English proficiency is required.
  • Secondary Education

    • Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 70 or equivalent. Students must have English ATAR, Literature ATAR or English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR. To determine your eligibility for entry please refer to Interstate Year 12 and IB Students, TISC Tertiary Institutions Service Centre Prerequisites
  • VET Studies

    • Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma. You may also be eligible for credit toward your university study.
    • Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV and evidence of English proficiency.
  • Work and Life

    • Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)
    • Finished secondary education more than two years ago
    • Bridging and enabling degree entry
    • Enabling degrees completed through other Australian Universities which meet minimum entry requirements for that institution will be accepted as minimum entry requirements for this degree.

    Additional Information

  • English Proficiency Requirements

    Applicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the following:

    • Must have a 50% minimum in English ATAR (or equivalent).
    • Completion of at least one full time semester (or equivalent) of Undergraduate level studies at an Australian University
    • Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Associate Diploma
    • Successful completion of two degree level subjects via Open Universities Australia (OUA) and English proficiency
    • Successful completion of two degree level subjects at an Australian university and English proficiency
    • Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). (Please note this test is valid for two years.)

    Please refer to the 'Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements' document at English Language Requirements

    *** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***

  • Recognition of Previous Work or Study

    Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.

    Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.

    To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: Credit for Recognised Learning (Advanced Standing)

    It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines.

    More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning Policy (PDF).

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