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Fall Thesis Development

Learn and apply user experience concepts and processes to your thesis project. Working through all stages of your interactive thesis project with fellow graduate students, you’ll solidify the research, target audience, personas, information architecture, wireframes, and more via an iterative workflow. (This course is cross-listed with IXD 820 and IXD… Read More

Tech 2: Back-End

Students will be introduced to Responsive Design and Database Driven Website Application Development. User Interface, Interaction Design, and Project Management will be put into practice with a combination of Front-end and Back-end code. Languages include HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and Javascript.

Masters Portfolio

Create a portfolio that shine. You’ll strengthen the weak points of your portfolio by developing your personal brand, including business cards, a design-focused resume, logo, and a new case-study. You’ll also examine past portfolio projects, changing, removing, and adding to them as necessary.

Motion Graphics and Video

Become a better storyteller using motion graphics and digital video. You’ll learn how to sync music, sound, and video to develop compelling digital video. Learn contemporary trends and practices in motion graphics. You’ll research, concept, storyboard, and design motion graphics using industry-standard tools.

User Experience 1

User-centered design is where it all starts. It’s a process consisting of research, personas, user journeys, use cases, wire-framing, and more. You’ll start with defining and empathizing with the user, then use design processes to create visually appealing prototypes.

Portfolio 2

Perfect your professional portfolio. You’ll fine tune completed projects, create identity elements and leave-behinds, and hone your presentation and interview skills.

Visual Design 1

Get the skills to design beautiful, intuitive interactive interfaces and publications. Using great visual design principles, you’ll learn how to compose compelling screen layouts, brand identities, evocative typographic treatments, and interactive prototypes with the industry’s leading design tools.

Motion Graphics 2

Enter the world of advanced motion graphics. Using industry-standard software, you’ll design and produce compelling time-based motion experiences for broadcast, web, and mobile platforms.

Tech 1: Front-End

Learn the technology basics and vocabulary required for the industry. You’ll also gain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills by creating stunning interactive web experiences.

Advanced Tech: Low Code, No Code

Writing code shouldn’t be a bottleneck when turning design into reality. Learn to create stunning websites, apps, and digital experiences with little to no code using popular low-code/no-code tools like Webflow, Framer, and SwiftUI.