Students who opt for a concentration in User Experience must complete four courses, with at least three taken at the 300-level:
One 300-level course from the design concentration chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Three courses from the following:
DCOM 293 Special Topics in User Experience| Topic announced at the time of registration. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits. |
| The design of experiences can take many forms from riding a ride at an amusement park, to attending a concert, to buying milk or computers or underwear at a brick and mortar store, to finalizing the purchase of a book online. Though varied, all of these experiences share at least one trait-they were designed. The primary approach for the course will be case study analysis, including on-site visits to local parks, museums and other sites. Theories and concepts of experience design will be presented in context while analyzing site designs. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: Junior standing. 3 credits. (This course is cross-listed with IXD 333) |
| This course provides students with an opportunity to explore, concept, and implement the production of prototypes. It will emphasize hands on learning that focuses on producing creative solutions for a variety of design problems. Students will develop functioning prototypes in a variety of media, both virtual and physical. The course will also explore concepts of usability, 3-D design, and functionality. Satisfies the design and UX concentrations. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151. 3 credits. (This course is cross-listed with IXD 351) |
| Students will learn programming and scripting for the web. This should teach the importance of clean, semantic markup coupled with advanced CSS techniques, cross browser compatibility, web accessibility, and web standards. Students will learn to create sophisticated presentations and interactive effects, including typographical and layout control, and interactive elements. Prerequisite: DCOM 130. 3 credits. |
| Topic announced at the time of registration. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits. |
| Advanced Usability explores topics in the field that challenge students with methods, tests, and subjects beyond the introductory level. The course addresses advanced tools such as eye tracking and 3D prototyping; advanced methods, such as field-testing and ethnography; and unique applications, such as unique test populations and iterative software development. The course focuses on the flexibility of the test team in selecting the appropriate test method, applying appropriate pre and posttest activities, and collecting valid data. Expert and Heuristic methods for identifying the areas and activities for testing will also be examined. Satisfies UX concentration. Prerequisite: DCOM 131, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. |
| Experience Design Studio I teaches students how to work with clients to design, fabricate, and stage experiences and live events using specific technologies. The thematic-based nature of the course is determined by the specific technologies that form the basis of class projects. Prerequisite: DCOM 333 or IEXD 333. 3 credits. |
| Experience Design Studio II is a collaborative, hands-on class teaches students how to work with clients to design, prototype, fabricate, and stage desirable, feasible and viable experiences and live events. The nature of the course is thematic, the theme being determined by specific market, genre, or end use. Prerequisite: DCOM 333 or IEXD 333. 3 credits. |
IXD 432 Experience Design Studio I (course description upon approval)
IXD 433 Experience Design Studio II (course description upon approval)
PSY 211 Research Methods in Psychology| This foundational laboratory course introduces students to scientific methodology and experiment design as it applies to psychology. Students learn how to identify research questions through literature reviews, develop hypotheses, appropriately design and conduct research projects, and draw conclusions from the findings. The course engages students in data-collection laboratory experiences that culminate in the development, execution, analysis and APA-style presentation of an original experiment on a behavior-related topic of their own choosing. Fulfills requirement: . Prerequisite: PSY 110 or 125, or
junior-level Psychology or Neuroscience major or minor. 4 credits. |
At least three courses must be taken at the 300-level or higher. Subject to the approval of the advisor, one course may be taken outside of the concentration and/or department.