USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN (UX DESIGN)
OVERVIEW
If you have a diploma or a degree, this program will prepare you for the exciting career of user experience (UX) design. UX designers consult with target audiences (users) to collect and interpret data that can be used to make technology, products and services that meet their needs, are functional and pleasurable to use, and meet the strategic objectives of businesses and organizations.
With this graduate certificate, you will be prepared to work with clients in a number of different industry sectors to achieve these vital business objectives. The program will help you develop skills in research, facilitation, presentation, business analysis, project management, information architecture, usability assessment as well as visualization. You will learn how to implement design-thinking processes and strategies, conduct user research, employ usability and accessibility best practices, and produce UX documentation to help companies and organizations generate innovative products and services that meet the needs of their customers and audiences.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code1103
Start DateSeptember
CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
CampusKingston
Program Length1 Year
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Client Testimonial:
"Their flexibility, rapid turnaround and creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, namely helping me with my 2 projects with very tight timelines, is exactly what industry all too often complains the education sector can’t do." — Craig Desjardins, Director, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships, City of Kingston
Highlights:
- Faculty with industry experience and extensive professional networks developing
rich learning experiences for students - Small class sizes allow for a close relationship between faculty and students
- Guest speakers from the industry
- Real-world experience with client projects is integrated into courses throughout the program
- Professional presentations of work to clients
PROGRAM OUTLINE
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Two or three year College Diploma or a University Degree. English language proficiency is required as outlined in section 3.4 of the St. Lawrence College Academic Policy.
Other Requirements
Required Computer Hardware:
Starting in Fall 2023, all students in the UX Design program will require access to a laptop with the following specifications.
Minimum:
Mac
- Intel 6th Gen or newer (M1)
- OSX 10.14 or higher
- 16GB RAM
- 2Gb GPU VRAM
- 1280 x 800 video display
- Internal SSD - 250Gb - 500Gb
PC
- Intel i3 5th Gen 64-bit
- Windows 10
- 8 GB RAM
- 2GB GPU VRAM
- 1920 X 1080 video display
- Internal SSD - 250GB
Recommended:
Mac
- Intel 6th Gen or newer (M1)
- OSX 10.14 or higher
- 32GB RAM
- 4Gb GPU VRAM
- 1080HD video display
- Internal SSD - 500Gb - 1Tb
PC
- Intel i3 5th Gen 64-bit
- Windows 10
- 16GB RAM
- 4GB GPU VRAM
- 1920 X 1080 video display
- Internal SSD - 250GB
FEES
2022-2023
Canadian Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$4,514.48
$0.00
$1,452.52
$5,967.00
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
International Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$16,950.00
$0.00
$2,143.85
$19,093.85
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
