This multidisciplinary course uniquely offer students an in-depth and hands-on exploration of the technological avenues available today, and backs this up with a strong commitment to human-centered and collaborative design methods, techniques, and tools. Students have individual workstations in a dedicated lab with high-spec computers with a wide range of media authoring software from Adobe, Apple, and a range of Open Source tools. Students on this course also have access to a dedicated design studio, a prototyping workshop (equipped with 3D printing and laser cutting facilities), recording studios, as well as a pool of high-quality professional video cameras and a range of electronic equipment, sensors and actuators. At the end of the programme, out successful students will be able to: Apply Interaction and Experience design theory to practice; Develop interactive multimedia projects that demonstrate an engagement with emerging computing paradigms; Direct and manage interaction and experience design development projects. Combine technical and design expertise to problem solving within their chosen career. Be fluent in a number of multimedia authoring software packages; Modify, read, and write basic code Employ human-centred and participatory design methods, techniques and tools

A primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in any subject area, with first or second class honours. A portfolio of the applicant's own work that demonstrates the applicant's creative ability. This can be artwork, websites, software, writing, etc. Applicants may be called for an interview. The interview normally takes 20-30 minutes and includes a review of the applicants portfolio. WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Qualification transcripts and certificates English language qualification if English is not your first language Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English. A copy of your birth certificate (long document) Portfolio of work