Design for Performance and Interaction MArch
Postgraduate
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
15 Months
Design for Performance and Interaction is a novel academic field and UCL is one of only very few institutions where it can be studied. The core idea that drives the programme is that the creation of spaces for performance and the creation of performances within them are regarded as symbiotic design activities.
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About this course
Careers in physical and virtual interaction design, the design of performance spaces and creation of performative events form one of the most vibrant parts of global design endeavour in the 21st century. They are also the subject of extensive academic research.
A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants are also expected to have a strong portfolio of design and/or performance work. Applicants with extensive experience in the field may also be considered.
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Subjects
- Design
- Symbiotic design
- Architectural
- Architectural design
- Design Workshops
- Contextual Theory
- Skills Portfolio
- Written Dissertation
- Portfolio
- Physical hardware
Course programme
Students learn how to use software that simulates performance spaces and the behaviour of people in different conditions. They learn how to manipulate software and physical hardware to create both simulated and actual 1:1 performance space and performances in an architectural context
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of two core theory modules (45 credits), a skills module (30 credits), and three design modules (105 credits).
Core modules- Introductory Design Workshops (15 credits)
- Contextual Theory: Design for Performance and Interaction (15 credits)
- Skills Portfolio (30 credits)
- Design Thesis Portfolio, Initial Projects (30 credits)
- Design Thesis Portfolio, Final Project (60 credits)
- Design Thesis Written Dissertation (30 credits)
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Research project/design projectAll students undertake a major design project, the 'Design Thesis Portfolio, Final Project' in combination with an individual research project, culminating in the 'Design Thesis Written Dissertation'.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through design, fabrication and performance tutorials, skills workshops, seminars, lectures, site visits, group working and (optional) field trip. Assessment is via design and skills portfolios, written coursework submissions and verbal presentations.
FieldworkThere is a field trip as an optional part of the programme.
Maximum cost to the student is £500.Placement
No placement is offered as a part of the programme.
Additional information
Design for Performance and Interaction MArch
-
Polybridge Training
Training InhousePrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Master London / Classroom-based£ 6,865 -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
National Motorsport Academy
Bachelor's degree Online£ 5,950 -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request
See all