Interactive Design - Graphic Design Major

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations.

Equivalents:

• COMN 220
• COMM 1070
• COMM 260

This course builds on your knowledge of web communications, beginning with an examination of scenarios in which client needs require custom-coded websites. Demonstrating version control best practices, you'll practice implementing API consuming functionality and building responsive webpages. You'll also use workflows to incorporate media, design commonly used website features to industry standards, and select hosting platforms based on functionality requirements. The course will also examine current accessibility standards and their influence on website feature design.

This course provides an overview of web communications, explaining how common websites work on the internet before exploring the relationship between web design and web development. You will examine best practices for development and design, including the importance of version control in workflow for development and client communication. You will explore content management systems, identifying use cases for no code and custom code before applying functionality and features to a CMS. You will apply international accessibility standards for websites to project work and summarize requirements for security and privacy. You will use HTML, CSS and Java in separate computer labs.

Intermediate Visual Design builds upon foundations acquired in earlier coursework with a focus on developing strong creative direction skills to produce effective branding and design solutions. This course explores photomanipulation, branding identity and stakeholder communication through collaborative projects and presentations. Students will examine how to problem solve using a balance of aesthetic, practical and inclusive visual design solutions for digital and print media.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 228

The success or failure of software apps and programs often rely on well designed user interfaces (UI) and user experience (UX). In this course, you'll explore the key principles of UX design and the core characteristics of a successful UX designer. You'll examine the role of UX and UI in creating customer value, and you'll outline the UX design process in product development. You will also get hands-on practice applying industry best practices for research and problem definition, as well as designing effective user interfaces. The course concludes with an examination of implementation and usability testing.

This course introduces students to design foundations, the evolution of design and the software tools used for effective visual design. Students will practice the soft skills and organizational skills required to be effective designers in the industry. Through a combination of discussions, tutorials, projects and hands-on exercises, students will develop the knowledge needed to create visually appealing and effective designs.

The first of two studio courses, this course prepares you for real-world industry challenges within a professional design firm setting. You'll explore the creative design process by exploring composition, abstraction and design projects, and you'll improve your work by learning how to analyze feedback, measure design effectiveness and apply iterative design principles. You'll also explore communication techniques and how to clearly present your insights to clients and stakeholders. The course concludes with an examination of how to synthesize data and evaluate design solutions, crafting iterative plans to help ensure user-centered excellence.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 221
• MMDA 203
• DSGN 227
• CPRG 218
• PMGT 200
• PHIL 241
• COMM 238

This course is the second of two studio courses that will prepare you to create solutions to real-world industry problems within a design firm context. In this course, you'll explore more complex problems and create and present designs and prototypes for clients, iterating based on their feedback. These detailed projects will also help you to develop your professional portfolio and support your transition into industry.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 306

This course prepares you for a future in interactive design. You'll create a portfolio, hone your networking skills and plot your career path. In the process, you'll gain an understanding of emerging challenges and trends, connect with industry professionals, and reflect on where your strengths, skills and interests intersect with industry opportunities.

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles and practices of digital media. Throughout this course, you will learn how to use industry-standard software and hardware to produce high-quality audio and video recordings. This will include learning how to operate a camera, set up lighting, and create graphics for motion and storytelling. You will also learn how to apply video editing best practices to manage pre- and post-production workflows, integrate motion graphics into video projects and prepare video for deployment.

This course explores the fundamental concepts of video audio production, motion graphics and project management. A variety of activities allow you to create visually engaging motion graphics, high-quality audio video content and manage multimedia projects from start to finish. You will gain an understanding of the technical requirements for different media platforms while developing the ability to plan and execute successful multimedia projects. This course provides hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software, preparing you for careers in the media industry.

Pre-requisites:

• MMDA 202

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to fundamental skills in critical thinking. You will develop skills in identifying fallacies, evaluating formal arguments, and diagnosing the appropriate form of argumentation in a variety of areas, including science and morality. Your skills in argumentation will be honed both in evaluating others' arguments and in making your own.

Equivalents:

• PHIL 1011

Product managers play a strategic and dynamic role in evolving products over their life cycle. In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of product management, examine the concept of the problem space and establish a product strategy and roadmap to make the most of market opportunities. You'll investigate how to select the best approach to execute software development projects and how to apply a go-to-market strategy for digital products. This course also examines the concept of MVP for startups and how to promote product growth with data-driven decisions.

In this capstone course, you will investigate issues across many different subject areas or domains of knowledge, may connect with community issues or problems, and create a solution. Your project should demonstrate the technical and professional skills learned in the program and beyond. You are expected to apply your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a real-world context.

Pre-requisites:

Manual Prerequisite

One of the following sets of pre-requisites, as applicable to your program of study:

Information Technology Services

• CPNT 300, CPSY 302, CPSY 350, INTP 301, and ITSC 300

Software Development

• CPRG 303, CPRG 304, CPRG 306, CPRG 307, and CPSY 301

Information Systems Security

• ITSC 203, ITSC 301, ITSC 304, ITSC 307, and ITSC 309

Film and Video Production

• FVDO 300, FVDO 302, FVDO 303, FVDO 304, and FVDO 308

New Media Production & Design

• MMDA 300, MMDA 303, MMDA 323, MMDA 324, and MMDA 326

Interactive Design

• COMM 238, CPRG 218, DSGN 221, DSGN 227, MMDA 203, PHIL 241, and PMGT 200

Embark on a creative journey at the intersection of photography, image manipulation, 3D modelling and augmented reality in this innovative course, where you'll explore how traditional photography techniques can be integrated with cutting-edge technology. You'll also examine how to capture images, enhance them digitally and transform them into 3D and augmented reality experiences.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 221

In this course, you will create a compelling and strategic story for a client by gathering and analyzing customer, business and cultural insights. At the end of the course, you'll integrate these insights into a strategic narrative and a channel plan for your client.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 304

Building on the foundational knowledge and creative skills established in introductory and intermediate courses, this course explores advanced design principles, design thinking, strategic integration, creativity in design and holistic design solutions. Through both independent study and collaborative team-based projects, you'll combine theory with real-world applications, honing your skills in the creation of innovative and impactful visual communications.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 221

In this course, you'll explore fundamental typographic principles, with an emphasis on the vocabulary of typographic form and its relationship to a message or purpose. You'll examine how to create imagery using type in a design, analyzing how typography interacts with other visual design elements. You'll also create attention-grabbing typography in brand communication, comparing wordmark and lettermark approaches. You'll conclude the course by creating your own conceptual typography designs.

Pre-requisites:

• DSGN 221

In this course, you'll explore all aspects of the print industry and the principles of print production. You'll prepare files for small-format and large-format printing, and you'll examine the properties and characteristics of various print materials and their applications. You'll also get hands-on experience with print operations processes, including maintenance requirements, quality control measures and calculating project costs. You'll conclude the course by examining various finishing methods, installation techniques and troubleshooting strategies.

This cooperative work term course provides the opportunity to apply your classroom learning in a practical workplace setting, as well as gain valuable industry experience. This course is optional.

Pre-requisites:

Manual Prerequisite

One of the following sets of pre-requisites, as applicable to your program of study:

Information Technology Services

• CPNT 224, CPRG 217, CPSY 204, CPSY 206, and PHIL 241

Software Development

• CPRG 211, CPRG 250, CPSY 200, CPSY 202, and PHIL 241

Information Systems Security

• ITSC 204, ITSC 205, ITSC 206, ITSC 302, and LAWG 200

New Media Production & Design

• MMDA 225, MMDA 237, MMDA 243, MMDA 244, and MMDA 247

Film and Video Production

• FVDO 250, FVDO 252, FVDO 254, FVDO 256, and FVDO 258

Journalism

• JOUR 251, JOUR 254, JOUR 258, PHOT 256, and PUBL 261

Interactive Design

• CPRG 218, DSGN 221, DSGN 227, MMDA 203, and PMGT 200

Integrated Artificial Intelligence

• ARTI 407, ARTI 408, ARTI 409, DATA 480, and PROJ 407