Interaction Design Undergraduate Academic Certificate
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Introductory Studio: | ||
| ART 2710 | Introduction to Interaction Design | 3 |
| Choose 3-4 credits of the following: | 3-4 | |
| History and Theory of Modern Design | ||
| History of Typography | ||
| New Media | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Intro to Scripting and Parametric Design | ||
| Cross-Reality Technology I | ||
| Required Upper-Level Studios: | ||
| ART 3700 | Interaction/Experiential Design: Concepts | 3 |
| ART 3730 | Interaction/Experiential Design: Studio | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12-13 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
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Understand how design thinking is applied to user experience contexts.
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Realize the key differences and core overlaps between visual design, communication design, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design.
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Competency conducting design work in both individual and group contexts.
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Fluency in the use of the formal vocabulary and concepts of design.
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Functional knowledge of creative approaches, the analytical ability to make appropriate, user-centric choices; and the skill to identify user experience opportunities and generate alternative solutions.
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Apply user experience theories to visual design.
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Use industry-standard software to create live mobile app prototypes.
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Conduct user testing and prototype revisions.