Visual and Interaction Design

Catalog description

This noncredit course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of User Interface Design (UI) and Interaction Design (IxD). The course examines the role of text, navigational systems, visual representation, time, and human behavior in each of these disciplines. Students are introduced to industry tools and methodologies for conceptualizing, designing, and testing interactive and user-centric interfaces. Specialized projects encourage students to develop organizing principles, workflows, prototypes, and interfaces that demonstrate principles of Visual and Interaction Design and an understanding of different target platforms. Not applicable to associate degree.