
The User-Centered Design (UI-UX) program from The New School is targeted on human-centered design for websites, mobile apps, and the latest emerging technologies that push the boundaries of possibility.
Students planning to complete the certificate are advised to take courses in the order listed, specifically Intro to UX: User Research Methods first Introduction to UX first and Usability Testing & Evaluation: How Is It Working? and UX/UI Portfolio last.
Jobs for User Experience Designers
Interaction Designer
Usability Expert
Information Architect
UX Director
Content Strategist
Product Design Manager
Human-Centered Interaction Design
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Build a user’s satisfaction and interaction with a system, service or product, such as a website, web application, mobile application, by learning to improve the usability, accessibility, and desirability to offer a great User Experience. The UX process begins with the stage of research and discovery, followed by brainstorming for concepts and strategy, then a prototyping phase, and lastly user testing.
Through project-based learning work with the current tools, techniques, and methods employed by the industry, experiment and create world-class user experiences, design rich complex systems and champion new visions of the future.
Courses last six to nine weeks. Students are advised to take one to two courses per semester. Certificates must be completed in two years, but many students finish in three semesters or one year
Courses include:
Intro to UX: User Research Methods
Fundamentals of IxD Interaction Design: Users and Products
UX Design for Emerging Platforms: What’s Next?
Usability Testing & Evaluation: How is it Working?
UX/UI Portfolio
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Who should enroll:
All newcomers to the world of User Experience design and individuals looking to join the world of UX Design professionally
Career-changers who want to elevate their career path or leverage their skills
Suitable for designers, developers, creative directors, entrepreneurs, and project managers
Designers looking to broaden their skill set by incorporating pervasive and ubiquitous computing approaches
Developers looking for opportunities to incorporate UX practices into their work
App makers, designers, developers, and anyone else on the team of website creators looking to offer a richer experience across many bandwidths
$577-$850 per course, $3,431 total
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.