DGN4029 Designing interactive systems
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DGN4029 Designing interactive systems is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC4501 or MDC4550.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DGN4029
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After DGN4029
No unit lists DGN4029 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite, or approval from Chief Examiner.
Prohibition: FIT9029.
Overview
This unit introduces a pathway for designing interactive experiences through a series of hands-on exercises and projects. You will explore and utilise a creative process of meaning-making through interactive prototypes, group design workshops, peer-presentations, and individual project work. You will learn the foundation of programming principles and techniques, elements of interactive systems, and the use of third-party software to create novel experiences on the web. You will be encouraged to embrace emerging technologies and processes, and develop problem-solving skills in digital media design.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project 1Project20%
- Project 2Project40%
- Project 3Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the open web as an interactive medium;
- 2
Communicate the design of interactive systems that enhance the user experience;
- 3
Apply user experience design principles to curating meaningful online experiences;
- 4
Engage with fundamental programming concepts and apply their techniques to create interactive content;
- 5
Create purposeful and user-centred interactive systems using web technologies.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Indae Hwang
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Indae Hwang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DGN4029?
You need MDC4501 or MDC4550 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is DGN4029 offered?
In 2026, DGN4029 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DGN4029 have an exam?
No. DGN4029 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.