Major overview
In today’s digital world, experiences go far beyond screens. From virtual and mixed-reality environments to interactive installations and physical-digital experiences, your creativity can shape how people interact with technology, media and their community.
This major is part of the Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries. You can broaden your expertise with interdisciplinary electives and specialisations or combine this major with Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production or Game Design and Art.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Graduates have the expertise for creating and improving digital infrastructure across various platforms, from service and mobile app design to gaming and VR.
Careers
- Immersive / VR experience designer
- UI / UX designer
- Digital strategist / product designer
- Interaction designer
- Interactive installation artist
- MRX designer
- Web / app designer
Industries
- Film and television
- Gaming and interactive media
- Media, arts and entertainment
- Advertising and marketing
- Education, training and e-learning
- Retail and e-commerce
- Tourism
Why study at Curtin?
Professional experience
Gain real-world insights and build your portfolio through placements with leading studios and design companies.
Industry-ready skills
Learn to design immersive experiences, interactive platforms, and playful social media experiences using professional software and best practices.
Hands-on design studios
Work in high-end labs, VR/AR environments, and interactive production spaces.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this major, you'll gain the skills to create engaging and immersive digital experiences using a variety of software and mediums.
You’ll learn the fundamentals, theory, and industry best practices – in the areas of interactivity, usability, visual design, emotional design, and user interfaces – to design social and playful interactive experiences.
Throughout the course you’ll access state-of-the-art facilities including digital labs, high-end media production studios with real-time rendering capabilities, advanced VR/AR equipment and high-performing computing systems with cutting-edge graphics.
In your final year you'll gain professional, practical experience – such as a real-world research or industry collaboration, or internships with local and international studios and production companies.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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