1Understand the fundamental architecture and principles of the interaction design.

2Be familiar with a range of research interests in the domain and start to consider the thesis research topic.

3Be aware of the diversity of research areas, methodologies and practices relevant to the interaction design program, and be exposed to work of researchers beyond the university, drawn from regional and international venues, to keep informed about updated research achievements.

4Identify and apply compositional theory to interaction design practice.

5Develop the ability to articulate intention in work through design iteration.

6Organize and conduct a design process within an interdisciplinary team.

7Have a working level of programming fluency, in order to independently produce a working prototype that satisfies given design requirements.

8Assess and improve production value through design practice, optimization, and media technique.

9Explore creative process, perception, and problem solving.