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USER EXPERIENCE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN

ART 575
Course Description

A project-based introduction to the examination of user experience, and is oriented toward practical methods for approaching a design problem. The focus of the course is to develop conceptual design based on the needs of users. Students will receive grounding in user research methods, design sketching, and design validation.

Prerequisties
Satisfies
Credits

4

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.95

1.94% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.37% from Historical

A Rate
93.33%

5.45% from Historical

Class Size
30

82.43% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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