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UX - User Experience Program


In our modern tech-driven world, the significance of User Experience (UX) cannot be emphasized enough. It encompasses the integration of human insights into the process of designing, researching, and creating solutions. UX delves into various disciplines including design, human-computer interaction, learning, cognitive sciences, perception, product design, user-centered design, and usability.

Each course helps students work towards become a professional, creative UX practitioner. Courses blend the creative, technical, and ethical considerations needed to be a professional in the industry. They ensure that graduates are well-rounded, adaptable, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to the UX industry. 

 

Key Skills:       Career Opportunities:
Design Thinking       UX Designer
Interaction Design       UI Designer (User Interface)
Interface Design       Information Architect
Strategic Thinking       Experience Designer
Front-End Web Development       Interaction Designer

 

For more information, contact:

Kristina Arnold, Dept. Head

Department of Art

270-745-6566

The BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Major in Visual Arts with a concentration in UX requires 79 Credit Hours

 

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Program Code: 514

The AB (Bachelor of Arts) Major in Visual Studies is a liberal arts degree requiring 49 Credit Hours - You may take UX courses to help fulfill your program requirements.

 

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Program Code: 509

The certificate in User Experience Design requires 18 Credit Hours (6 courses)

Required Courses

  1. ART 243: Digital Media (or AD 210 for students who have taken this course)
  2. UX 220: Introduction to User Experience Design
  3. UX 330: User Interface Design
  4. UX 340: Intro to Developing and Prototyping for Interactive Design
  5. UX 400: User Experience Advanced Studio

Restricted Electives (Pick One from the below)

  • UX 300: User Experience Strategy & Content Creation
  • ART 331: Visual Thinking
  • UX 430: Advanced User Interface Design
  • UX 440: Advanced Developing and Testing for Interactive Design

 


 

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 Last Modified 2/22/24