User Experience Design, Capstone Certificate
Madison , United States
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
User Experience Design | User Interface Design
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The User Experience Design Capstone Certificate, offered online, provides comprehensive training in UX design. It combines expertise from computer sciences and information fields, equipping students with skills in user research, design principles, prototyping, and project management. The cohort-based learning model fosters collaboration and prepares graduates for careers as UX designers, interaction designers, and other UX-related roles in the technology industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The User Experience Design Capstone Certificate, or "Mad UX," provides comprehensive training in user experience (UX) design. It combines expertise from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Computer Sciences and Information School.
- Objectives:
- Develop expertise in UX design for computing professionals.
- Provide introductory skills in UX design for individuals new to the technology workforce.
- Program Description:
- Completely online courses.
- Experienced instructors from computer sciences and Information School programs.
- Project-based activities and teamwork.
- Cohort-based learning model.
Outline:
- Course Schedule:
- Fall, spring, and summer semesters.
- One calendar year to complete.
- Courses:
- User Experience Design Core:
- User Experience Design 1 (13 credits)
- User Experience Design 2 (13 credits)
- User Experience Design 3 (13 credits)
- User Experience Design Capstone:
- User Experience Design Capstone (1 credit)
- Course Modules:
- Module 1: Fundamentals of UX design.
- Module 2: User research methods.
- Module 3: Design principles and theories.
- Module 4: Prototyping and testing.
- Module 5: Project management and communication.
Assessment:
- Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each course.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Online instruction.
- Project-based learning.
- Collaborative group work.
- Faculty:
- Experienced instructors from the Department of Computer Sciences and Information School.
- Unique Approaches:
- Cohort-based learning model.
- Blends knowledge from both computing and information fields.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- UX designer.
- Interaction designer.
- Information architect.
- Usability engineer.
- Opportunities:
- Employment in technology companies.
- Advancement for existing professionals in expanding roles.
- Outcomes:
- Graduates with expertise in UX design.
- Enhanced job prospects and career advancement opportunities.
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