MA Design for Interactive Art & Experiences
Edinburgh Napier University
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Explore new and emerging methods for prototyping experiences and products for design and visual arts.OverviewThe MA Design for Interactive Art Experiences will allow you to examine design and visual arts principles in the creation of interactive and responsive environments. You will work with traditional and digital fabrication methods and apply programing for digital media software and hardware.Part of the MA/MFA Design Suite, the course is constructed from core modules and modules specific to ...Read more

Explore new and emerging methods for prototyping experiences and products for design and visual arts.

Overview

The MA Design for Interactive Art Experiences will allow you to examine design and visual arts principles in the creation of interactive and responsive environments. You will work with traditional and digital fabrication methods and apply programing for digital media software and hardware.

Part of the MA/MFA Design Suite, the course is constructed from core modules and modules specific to your chosen pathway. All students take the Live Project and you will study 'Thinking: Research for Creative Practice', which will help you to determine your Research Portfolio (MA) or Major Project (MFA) topics.

Course details

The MA Interactive Art & Experiences programme works at the intersection of creativity and new and emerging technology, attracting applicants with backgrounds in both design and the visual arts, and computing and engineering.

Technologically driven creative interventions are deployed increasingly as objects or spaces, both as a form of critique on the challenges of modern life, and to enhance user experiences and quality of life.

Digital data is instantly transferable in many ways, and you will learn how to shape and form objects and spaces, and use hardware and software to programme direct and indirect user interactions.

How you’ll be taught

The programme uses practice-based learning, workshops, seminars, lectures, guest speakers and supported on-line learning in which core knowledge and understanding design are acquired and assessed in tandem with their specific application to your own individual projects.

Careers

Graduates from this programme pathway can pursue careers in:

  • interaction design
  • exhibition, museum and interpretation design
  • service design
  • installation art

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75/101
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Oluwatosin
24 Jan 24

Each time my fee doesn't come in early enough from my bank, I get frustrated and threatened. Since I choose to study this course , I will definitely be paying to get my..Read more

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24 Jan 24

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in an art & design or related discipline (architecture, creative computing & engineering design). We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry. All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work or technical/business projects. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio.

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£7,280 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£18,800 per year

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Students from EU

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£18,800 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Oluwatosin
24 Jan 24
MA Design for Interactive Art & Experiences
Each time my fee doesn't come in early enough from my bank, I get frustrated and threatened. Since I choose to study this course , I will definitely be paying to get my...
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Réjane
24 Jan 24
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Edinburgh Napier University
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