Creative Technologies Portfolio
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES GRADUATES
Bachelor of Interaction Design | Class of 2019
Creative Technologies
SCHOOL OF
Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
NQF Level 7 | SAQA ID: 118189
ABOUT
The Bachelor of Creative Technologies degree at Open Window is the first of its kind locally, offering innovative study in the diverse and rapidly evolving fields focusing on user-centred design principles with a specialisation in User Experience Design, Interactive Development or Product Design. This degree provides the graduate with a sustainable career in these dynamic and emerging fields, by providing specialisation in a discipline of choice, while still allowing for significant exposure in a range of related skills across the design and development industries. Graduates are equipped with strong problem-solving and research skills in order to craft meaningful experiences through digital and physical products and services.
REQUIREMENTS
- Subject to OW’s Admissions Vetting Process
- An English mark of 55%
- International applications please contact crm@openwindow.co.za
1st YEAR
COMPULSORY
- Academic Practice
- Drawing & Narrative
- Media Perspectives
CHOICE SUBJECTS
Leading to majors. Choose 4:
Interactive Development
Interactive Development
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Interactive Development teaches students how to use different programming languages and frameworks to code and develop digital products and systems.
This specialisation introduces students to a vast range of web and mobile languages that allows them to programme and develop functional digital solutions that include websites and mobile applications. The course covers both front-end and back-end technologies. The ultimate aim is to provide students with a professional and multi-faceted development skillset that allows them to solve real-world problems and create intuitive, human-centred systems in any product team.
Careers
- Back End Developer
- Creative Technologist
- Front End Developer
- Technical Lead
- Web Developer
- App Developer
Interactive Development teaches students how to use different programming languages and frameworks to code and develop digital products and systems.
This specialisation introduces students to a vast range of web and mobile languages that allows them to programme and develop functional digital solutions that include websites and mobile applications. The course covers both front-end and back-end technologies. The ultimate aim is to provide students with a professional and multi-faceted development skillset that allows them to solve real-world problems and create intuitive, human-centred systems in any product team.
Careers
- Back End Developer
- Creative Technologist
- Front End Developer
- Technical Lead
- Web Developer
- App Developer
Product Design
Product (Industrial) Design
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
Product (Industrial) Design teaches students how to design user-centred physical products.
The physical objects that surround us directly influence how we navigate and perceive the world. This specialisation guides students through the process of researching, imagining, modelling and creating the physical objects that people truly love. Students are given hands-on experience in using different materials and manufacturing methods to create a broad range of products from once-off items to mass-produced goods. Ultimately, the main focus is understanding how people use products and how to give them the best possible experience.
Careers
- Furniture Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Interior and Spatial Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Production Designer
- Retail Designer
- Events Manager
- Exhibition Designer
Product Design teaches students how to design user-centred physical products.
The physical objects that surround us directly influence how we navigate and perceive the world. This specialisation guides students through the process of researching, imagining, modelling and creating the physical objects that people truly love. Students are given hands-on experience in using different materials and manufacturing methods to create a broad range of products from once-off items to mass-produced goods. Ultimately, the main focus is understanding how people use products and how to give them the best possible experience.
Careers
- Furniture Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Interior and Spatial Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Production Designer
- Retail Designer
- Events Manager
- Exhibition Designer
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Interaction Design
User Experience Design
Bachelor of Creative Technologies
User Experience Design teaches students to craft user interfaces and experiences for digital products and systems.
This specialisation develops the necessary skills to create and organise digital assets, develop the look and feel of digital interfaces and ultimately bring creations to life through communicative digital prototypes. Additionally, students are taught to imbue their digital products with optimal user experiences through research and testing. Ultimately, this course combines creative visual thinking with real-world problem solving to produce solutions in the form of visual interface designs for any digital product including websites, mobile devices, apps, kiosks and wearables.
Careers
- UI / UX Designer
- UX / Usability Researcher
- UX Specialist / Analyst
- Content strategist
- Product Manager
- Digital Designer
- Web Designer
User Experience Design teaches students to craft user interfaces and experiences for digital products and systems.
This specialisation develops the necessary skills to create and organise digital assets, develop the look and feel of digital interfaces and ultimately bring creations to life through communicative digital prototypes. Additionally, students are taught to imbue their digital products with optimal user experiences through research and testing. Ultimately, this course combines creative visual thinking with real-world problem solving to produce solutions in the form of visual interface designs for any digital product including websites, mobile devices, apps, kiosks and wearables.
Careers
- UI / UX Designer
- UX / Usability Researcher
- UX Specialist / Analyst
- Content strategist
- Product Manager
- Digital Designer
- Web Designer
