COURSE CURRICULUM

Masters Application of Creative Technologies - 60 creditsIn this final module, you’ll apply your skills and creativity to tackle an industry-based project. The module challenges you to explore complex problems and come up with innovative, practical solutions, underpinned by thorough research to guide your design decisions. You’ll receive support from faculty to identify the best methods, creative approaches, and technological solutions to address the project. This will give you the opportunity to collaborate, use industry-standard equipment, and create a substantial piece of work that enhances your portfolio. You’ll also engage with critical issues related to ethics, professionalism, and legal aspects in creative technology. By the end of the module, you'll be equipped with the skills to lead and evaluate significant digital media projects, positioning you to excel as a creative technologist in your career.Design Futures - 30 creditsExplore the cutting-edge ideas and trends that will shape the future of design. In this module, you'll investigate resilient design methodologies and strategies that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. By engaging in playful design approaches, you’ll envision and create solutions for the challenges of tomorrow, with a focus on UX for emerging technologies. You’ll also examine the ethical implications and societal impacts of future designs, encouraging you to develop a critical understanding of your role in shaping the world through design.User CentredDesign - 30 creditsLearn how to design meaningful, user-friendly experiences that meet the demands of emerging technologies. This module focuses on user-centred design and the ways technology impacts people’s behavior, perceptions, and emotions. You’ll study design and project management strategies relevant to UX processes, developing innovative interfaces and advanced interaction methods. Through rapid prototyping, you’ll create products, applications, and services that enhance the human experience.User Research - 30 creditsDive deep into human-centric research methods and techniques for data collection and analysis. In this module, you'll focus on gathering insights directly from users to understand their needs, create effective solutions, and refine your design approach. You'll design, conduct, and analyze user research methods, crafting your own testing and need-finding strategies based on user research theory. You'll interpret your findings within the context of industry and academic design practice, ensuring that your work is grounded in real-world applications.