Human Computer Interaction The University for the Creative Arts

Overview

At the University for the Creative Arts, the Human Computer Interaction MSc programme is designed to empower students with advanced skills and knowledge in the field of HCI. This programme focuses on user-centered design, interactive interface development, and the application of HCI principles in creating intuitive and innovative digital experiences.

Key Features

• You’ll learn about human perception and action as well as the role of emotion and how this relates to the design of interfaces. So, you'll cover vision and hearing as well as external senses such as touch, taste and smell, and internal senses. We will also look at the importance of short and long-term memory as well as context and situation awareness.

• Along the way, you'll be taught and supported by our mix of academic staff and experienced industry professionals, in our extensive facilities with cutting-edge technologies. There will also be opportunities to network with other industry professionals and experts in your field as this course is focused on building your network and position within a fast-paced and competitive industry.
• You'll also focus on design methodologies and how they relate to field of interaction design, from methods of understanding the problem space, to prototyping and evaluating your work. You'll explore tools that support wire-framing and techniques for rapid prototyping, and you'll also learn about walk-throughs, user testing and focus groups.