Program Overview
This UX Design program provides a comprehensive foundation in UX principles, design tools, and quality assurance. Students benefit from practical experience through work-integrated learning, guest speaker insights, and a capstone project. Graduates are prepared for careers as UX Designers, Information Architects, and other UX-related roles.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Breakdown
Course: Foundations of UX
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Course: Fundamentals for UX Design
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Course: Visual Design for UX
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Course: Design Tools for UX
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Course: Introduction to Quality Assurance for UX
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Course: Preparing UX Professionals for the Workplace
of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Cooperative Work Experience (Diploma Only)
of Weeks: Max 24
of Hours: 480
Capstone Project (Certificate Only)
of Weeks: 3
of Hours: 60
# of Weeks: 4
of Hours: 80
Cooperative Work Experience (Diploma Only)
of Weeks: Max 24
of Hours: 480
Capstone Project (Certificate Only)
of Weeks: 3
of Hours: 60
Teaching:
Program Features
Profit from Professional Instructors with Practical Experience in the field of UX Design Make use of work-integrated learning by completing projects in both the study and the co-op term Learn from industry professionals with first-hand knowledge through our guest speaker series
Careers:
Career Occupations
Graduates of this program will be prepared for positions like UX Designer, Information Architect, UX Researcher, Product designer, interaction designer.
Co-op Work Experience
Students in the Work and Study Diploma Program complete a 480 hour co-op work placement. After completing the Job Skills Seminars and attending the Orientation to Working and Living in Canada, co-op students work with the Work Placement Coordinator to secure job placement opportunities in which they can make a practical application of the skills and knowledge learned in the study term. Through the co-op work placement, students gain valuable work experience in Canada, expand and fine-tune their hard and soft skills and make new professional connections in their chosen career field.