Semester in Interaction Design
The Course
A 15-week journey into Interaction Design that will lead you to join selected theoretical courses with professionals, active learning sessions and workshops working in international and cross disciplinary teams and taking advantage of many networking occasions.
Who Should Apply
Participants are expected to have a first level academic degree or a previous professional experience in the related field of study.
IELTS 5.0 certificate or equivalent is required.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
Course Structure and Intakes
The Semester Course structure is organized in two modules. Each module includes one theoretical course and one workshop in the specific area of interest.
Partcipants can select one of the following intakes:
FIRST INTAKE
From February 15 to May 28 2021
SECOND INTAKE
From April 6 to July 16 2021
Explore the Program
1st INTAKE
DIGITAL & PHYSICAL PROTOTYPING – Theoretical Course
The course intertwines theoretical insights, with targeted design activities, short assignments and exercises aimed at developing specific competences on how to prototype for interactive products and services, using basic technological solutions, both software and hardware.
TANGIBLE INTERACTION – Workshop
The Tangible Interactions workshop aims at developing projects in the domains of physical computing and haptic interfaces by screening, analysing and experimenting software and hardware technology in order to develop a confidence with the palette of tools and platforms that constitute the “basis” for designing interactive solutions.
DESIGN RESEARCH METHODS & TOOLS – Theoretical Course
The Design Research Methods & Tools course explores theories and practices within the field of creative thinking. Students learn how to acquire and manipulate the information they need to kick-start their projects.
EXPERIENCE DESIGN – Workshop
The Experience Design workshop explores, by way of studio-based activities, the designing process from the point of view of the people (not users, neither consumers) in their day to day life context.
2nd INTAKE
DESIGN RESEARCH METHODS & TOOLS – Theoretical Course
The Design Research Methods & Tools course explores theories and practices within the field of creative thinking. Students learn how to acquire and manipulate the information they need to kick-start their projects.
EXPERIENCE DESIGN – Workshop
The Experience Design workshop explores, by way of studio-based activities, the designing process from the point of view of the people (not users, neither consumers) in their day to day life context.
STORYTELLING & VISUAL NARRATIVE – Theoretical Course
The course provides an intensive exploration of visual and structural elements of storytelling and visual narratives where students engage with the necessary tools to design a user experience and to create user scenarios and storyboards.
TANGIBLE INTERACTION – Workshop
The workshop aims at developing projects in the domains of physical computing and haptic interfaces by screening, analyzing and experimenting software and hardware technology in order to develop a confidence with the palette of basic tools and platforms.
Companies
Several prestigious companies and design studios collaborate with the programmes in Interaction Design, actively participating in courses, workshops, internships, and international competitions organized by the department.
Get Inspired
Check out some projects that our students have completed with top brands.
#Souvernirsfromthesea, fifteen stories recovered from the sea
Project in collaboration with Elisa Chiodo and Angela Ponzini
Re-vibe
Project in Collaboration with Bombay Sapphire
MAGAZINES ABOUT COVID-19
MEDIMATE
Project in collaboration with Experientia
Meet your faculty
Your Program Leader
Michele Aquila
After earning his Master’s in Architecture from the University of Florence, Michele Aquila became a partner of Interaction Design Lab Srl, where he led service and interaction design projects for clients in the public and private sectors. In 2011, Michele founded U10, a studio specializing in online publishing and new media. He then launched Tweetbook, an award-winning online service that publishes ebooks based on Twitter conversations.
Michele previously taught design courses at NABA and the Istituto Europeo di Design. He joined the faculty of Domus Academy in 2016 as the program leader of the Master in Interaction Design.
Fees
The Semester’s programme in Interaction Design involves the following costs:
All Students
€ 8500
| Fee | Description |
| € 0 | Pre-Enrollment |
| € 8500 | Tuition |
Scholarships
Domus Academy is proud to support talented students with scholarship opportunities. Watch this space to discover the latest calls for scholarships launched in collaboration with leading brands, design studios, and publishers.