NMD 442 - User Experience Design

This is a course that explores major concepts in designing the User Experience (UX). UX Design plays a critical role in the successes and effectiveness of any product, application and service. It’s just not enough to have technologically advanced and aesthetically appealing products, applications and services - it is critical that they deliver a good user experience to their end users.
In order to understand the foundations of UX Design, this course will provide a comprehensive overview of the user experience design process and is intended to familiarize students with the methods, concepts, and techniques necessary to make user experience design an integral part of developing effective interactions. The course provides students with an opportunity to acquire the resources, skills, and hands-on experience they need to design, develop, and evaluate information interfaces from a user-centered design perspective.

Prerequisites: NMD 206 is a recommended prerequisite.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3