USER EXPERIENCE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN

ART 458

This is an advanced graphic design course with an emphasis on corporate brand identity development. Topics can include mark development, product packaging, marketing and advertising collateral, web branding, and broadcast advertising development. Special attention is given the application of semiotics and other forms of basic communication theory to the design process.

ART 556

Explore creative visual interface and interactive storytelling for the Web.

COMPSCI/LIS 611

Introduction to the user experience design including key stages of the design process, design ethics, and the methods and tools involved at each stage of design. Conduct formative research on clients, users, use contexts and tasks. Gain experience with user research methodologies and learn to create intermediate design tools such as personas. Develop and present a design proposal for a chosen project.

COMPSCI/LIS 612

Advanced study of UX design. Introduces processes of ideation, key concepts of visual design, conceptual and interaction design, low and high-resolution prototyping of design techniques. Applications include drafting designs based on user models and initial testing of prototypes.

ART 558

Focuses on developing an understanding of design processes through the utilization of specific fabrication materials and methods. Experience is gained in giving form to objects and products. Prototyping techniques and digital design tools will be explored. In addition, investigates the movements in the history of product design and the development of materials, production, technologies, consumption and other social and cultural concerns that impact the field. A special focus on the identification and use of sustainable materials and processes.