Design the user experience of the future. Design products and applications using current and emerging technologies in web design, 3D animation, illustration and rendering.
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:
Please refer to the respective degree pages for more details.
Yes, you can get into this degree! Gain entry through single subjects, regardless of your ATAR or study history. Here’s how:
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.
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.
Curtin Enabling Program:
UniReadyAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
Centre for Aboriginal StudiesApplicants need to meet Curtin's English Language requirements. You normally need ONE of the following:
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. ***
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).
To complete level one subjects full time - we recommend you enrol in:
Level 2 and 3:
To obtain the award for the BA (Digital Experience and Interaction Design), students must complete a total of 24 subjects (600 credits) as follows:
Level 1
AND
Levels 2 and 3
Note: The OUA electives must be completed at an undergraduate level. It is recommended that only 4 of these electives are chosen from 1st year level subjects.
A maximum of four, Level 1 subjects are allowed for enrolment.
At the completion of this degree students will be able to: