MAInteraction Design
| Study location | Estonia, Tallinn |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Master of Arts) |
| Course code | 148558 |
| Tuition fee | €3,900 per year • Tuition fee: 2500 Euros per year (for citizens of EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein; Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Switzerland) • Tuition fee: 3900 Euros per year (for citizens of non EU countries) |
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| Application fee | €50 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Upload the educational document digitally to the application. Only when accepted a candidate must sent the documents physically to Estonian Academy of Arts |
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| Language requirements | English You can apply with the following language test results (Minimum requirements set by the EKA): – TOEFL ITP: min 543 Upload the certificate of foreign language skills digitally together with other requested documents. NB! Language test results are valid for 2 years! |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivational letter — A short essay should be digitally presented (in English, maximum 4600 letters including spaces) elaborating on following themes: 1. How do you see the present and the future of interaction design, and how do you see your role in this. A relevant portfolio is required. Display of previous experiences (portfolio) – should contain a few samples of work, showing your past and present experience, interests and professional capabilities. Design projects, development projects, art snd hobby pieces, articles, abstracts of scientific papers, short descriptions of business or volunteering projects, etc. can be included. Basically, we want to see what you’ve been doing in your previous life, how you create, think and solve problems. – Each sample should be illustrated and shortly described. In case of team efforts, your contribution should be clearly stated. –The document should be presented in PDF-format (upto 20MB) or as a web portfolio. Feel free to use any file download service (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc). If you add web links (pointing to web projects, articles, etc.) please make sure the links actually work REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent and its translation into Estonian or English. NB! both, the copies and translations have to be attested by notary! • copy of your Transcript of records and its translation into Estonian or English. NB! both, the copies and translations have to be attested by notary! • certificate of foreign language skills. • copy of the data page of your passport or ID-card • CV • Motivational letter — A short essay should be digitally presented (in English, maximum 4600 letters including spaces) elaborating on following themes: 1. How do you see the present and the future of interaction design, and how do you see your role in this. • Display of previous experiences (portfolio) – Each sample should be illustrated and shortly described. In case of team efforts, your contribution should be clearly stated. –The document should be presented in PDF-format (upto 20MB) or as a web portfolio. Feel free to use any file download service (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc). If you add web links (pointing to web projects, articles, etc.) please make sure the links actually work NB! Students graduating in Spring 2021 who are not able to submit their educational certificates by the requested deadline are asked to contact the International Student Adviser (admissions@artun.ee). For applying, please submit the most recent document with your current obtained grades. Final education documents, including diploma and transcript will be requested from you only in summer (June 2021). All required documents have to be uploaded digitally to your application and when requested should be sent by post to the address below. No not send original documents! Estonian Academy of Arts |
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Overview
Interaction Design (IxD) is a rapidly developing creative field. The ongoing evolution of smart consumer technology has increased the need for well-designed intuitive user interfaces and experiences. Be it a mobile app, the front-end of a web-based service or a complex system involving different digital and physical experiences, interaction design is an essential part of it. Interaction designers aim to make users’ encounters with sophisticated information and machinery as simple and pleasant as possible.
Our programme focuses on human-centered design. User research, analysis and testing form the foundation of the curriculum. Theoretical studies are built around practical design projects based on real briefs by companies from Estonia and abroad. User-based, agile design and product/service development methods ensure the sound outcome of the projects.
Employment profiles for graduates:
● Interaction designer
● Interface designer
● User experience designer
● Service designer
● Design manager
● Design team leader
Additional information: www.artun.ee/en/admissions/masters/admissions/
“I wanted to study Interaction Design at an art school, not a university. There are only very few art schools in Europe that offer a Master’s in that field, and Estonia seemed to offer a great heritage in art as a country, so I decided on EAA. Thanks to the programme, I’ve gained a very solid foundation in design thinking, prototyping and project-based design execution. All of the projects are hands-on; there is a real product at the end, which is very satisfying. Although most of the projects happen in collaboration with industry partners, you can still deliver more abstract and conceptual work, and sometimes for the industry partners this is even more inspiring. The programme has helped me to structure my projects from ideation to the final product — in a team and on my own.”
Roland Arnoldt
MA Interaction Design ’18