ARTS 4313 User-Centered Design: UX/UI Fundamentals

User-Centered Design (UX) is the process that orients design solutions to user needs. This methodology builds empathy for the user and results in more effective designs, experiences, products, and services. Blending psychology, sociology, a bit of curiosity about people, UX design prepares students for the UX field, and User interface (UI) Design focuses on the digital or physical interface of mobile apps, websites, and physical interfaces. Class activities include lectures, projects, on-site interviews, research processes, usability testing, and analysis, and strategic design development. Students will execute effective hands-on design projects based on services, websites, and mobile app designs. UX/UI Design applies to many fields and is a prerequisite for the graphic design concentrations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of "C" or better in ARTS 2331.

Schedule Type

Studio

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Art and Design

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer