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.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Education:
- Toronto applicants must provide a copy of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- or have passed the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam with a Cut Score of 16.
- Language Skills:
- International students must demonstrate Level 14 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview.
- The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR C1, Academic IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 95, Duolingo 105, TOEIC 945, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 14 or ILAC’s Level 14 is presented.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- International students must demonstrate Level 14 English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview.
- The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR C1, Academic IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 95, Duolingo 105, TOEIC 945, Tamwood Language Centre’s Tamwood Level 14 or ILAC’s Level 14 is presented.