Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
The Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (IDEA) program is the first of its kind in Australia to prepare students in the skills and knowledge of interaction possibilities offered by modern computing technologies.
As technology becomes a greater part of our daily lives, there is a growing need for products, systems and devices that are functional, pleasurable and innovative to fit the needs of the user. The IDEA degree seeks to teach students the possibilities of such technologies and new applications and explore their relation to a number of emerging fields such as biotechnology, sustainability, social networking, global health and cultural diversity.
The course focuses on four distinct areas:
- Installation – experimental, responsive environments for performance and direct engagement.
- Device – smart artefacts and wearable electronic fashion that sense and inform their wearers; computing embedded in smart everyday objects.
- Screen – from small, mobile devices to architectural media facades.
- Virtual – online immersive cyber worlds and games.
Students will explore how art, technology and culture can be merged in inspiring forms of interactive media and electronic art. Each design studio unit endeavours to develop the student's conceptual design abilities as well as augments one's technical skills, within the framework of a highly creative, research-based and human-centred design process. The program aims to collaborate with local industry partners in interaction design, allowing students to experience and engage with commercial clients or engage in competitive internship opportunities.
Units of study
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Certificate, Diploma and Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts |
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Core units |
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| IDEA9101 Experimental Interfaces Laboratory |
6 | C IDEA9102 This unit is offered in odd numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 1 |
| IDEA9102 Installation Studio |
12 | C IDEA9101 This unit is offered in odd numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 1 |
| IDEA9103 Virtual Worlds Laboratory |
6 | C IDEA9104 This unit is offered in even numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 1 |
| IDEA9104 Cyber Studio |
12 | C IDEA9103 This unit is offered in even numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 1 |
| IDEA9201 Physical Computing Laboratory |
6 | C IDEA9202 This unit is offered in odd numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 2 |
| IDEA9202 Device Studio |
12 | C IDEA9201 This unit is offered in odd numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 2 |
| IDEA9203 Time-Based Media Laboratory |
6 | C IDEA9204 This unit is offered in even numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 2 |
| IDEA9204 Screen Studio |
12 | C IDEA9203 This unit is offered in even numbered years only. Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. First preference to IDEA, Digital Media and Design Computing students. |
Semester 2 |
| IDEA9301 Graduation Studio |
12 | P 48 credit points including 24 credit points from IDEA(9102, 9104, 9202 or 9204) C IDEA (9101, 9103, 9201 or 9203) Enrolment numbers limited by teaching resources. If your attempt to enrol online is unsuccessful, please seek permission from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Student Administration Centre. MIDEA, MDigital Media and MDesign Computing students only. Students may incur materials costs in this unit. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| IDEA9311 Research Internship |
12 | P 48 credit points including 24 credit points from IDEA(9102, 9104, 9202 or 9204) and a WAM of at least 75 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students must have WAM of at least 75. Students must seek permission to enrol from the proposed academic supervisor and the M.IDEA program coordinator before the start of the teaching semester. Internship must end before end of semester. Credit will not be granted for this unit of study. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| IDEA9302 IDEA Research Project |
12 | P 48 credit points including 24 credit points from IDEA(9102, 9104, 9202 or 9204) and a WAM of at least 75 C IDEA9303 Note: Department permission required for enrolment IDEA9302 Research Project and IDEA9303 IDEA Dissertation are not assessed separately, as a single result is given for the combined dissertation and project. Admission in this unit is merit-based and requires a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75. MIDEA students only. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| IDEA9303 IDEA Dissertation |
12 | C IDEA9302 IDEA9302 Research Project and IDEA9303 IDEA Dissertation are not assessed separately, as a single result is given for the combined dissertation and project. Admission in this unit is merit-based and requires a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75. MIDEA students only. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Optional units |
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| IDEA9105 Human Computer Interaction |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| IDEA9106 Design Thinking |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| IDEA9205 Art, Technology and Culture |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Course rules
Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
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CG055 |
Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts |
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CF055 |
Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts |
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CC055 |
Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.
(a)
a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units; or
(c)
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70.
(5)
In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
6 Requirements for award
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(5)
Core units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as optional or elective units of study.
(6)
Optional units completed in excess of the minimum requirements may count as elective units of study.
7 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
8 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.