Digital Experience Design
Overview
Students in the post-diploma certificate will design digital products such as websites, apps, video games and wearable interfaces and develop depth in the methods by which digital experience designers identify client problems, recognize user needs and translate these into wireframes, prototypes and visual interfaces. They will also learn and apply new processes and techniques to create digital products using the latest industry tools and practices that meet the emerging needs of a rapidly changing technological environment. A balance of practice-based, hands-on, research and theory-driven courses will prepare students to solve problems and find digital solutions to improve people’s lives.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DESN 242 | Introduction to Digital Experience Design for Non-Designers | 3 |
| DESN 342 | Digital Experience Design and Usability: Methods and Practices | 3 |
| DESN 344 | Interaction Design I | 3 |
| DESN 442 | Information Architecture and Content Strategy | 3 |
| Digital Experience Design Courses (Choose 9 - 18 credits) | ||
| DESN 243 | Digital Experience Design History, Theories and Issues | 3 |
| DESN 340 | Web Design & Development I | 3 |
| DESN 345 | Service Design Seminar: Principles and Concepts | 3 |
| DESN 347 | Immersive Learning I | 3 |
| DESN 349 | Digital Experience Design Internship | 3 |
| DESN 380 | Design Research | 3 |
| DESN 440 | Web Design & Development II | 3 |
| DESN 443 | Multi-disciplinary Digital Experience Design Studio | 3 |
| DESN 444 | Interaction Design II | 3 |
| DESN 445 | Service Design Studio: From Research to Solutions | 3 |
| DESN 447 | Immersive Learning II | 3 |
| Related Courses (Choose 0 - 9 credits) | ||
| DESN 110 | Design Studio I: Visual Organization, Composition and Visual Language | 3 |
| DESN 120 | Design Software I | 3 |
| DESN 131 | Typography I | 3 |
| DESN 246 | Game Design I: From Principles to Practice | 3 |
| DESN 260 | Video Production I | 3 |
| DESN 261 | Motion Graphics I | 3 |
| DESN 361 | Motion Graphics II | 3 |
| DESN 413 | Information Design II | 3 |
| CMPT 101 | Introduction to Computing I | 3 |
| CMPT 103 | Introduction to Computing II | 3 |
| CMPT 200 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CMPT 310 | Computers and Society | 3 |
| MSYS 200 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Progression of Studies
Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the prerequisite and co-requisite requirements for all courses.
English Course Requirement
Students are required to take 3 credits of English (ENGL 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx) either within this program or as part of their previous diploma or degree.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:
Previous Post-Secondary Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
Applicants must have completed one of the following from a recognized institution:
- A diploma
OR
- A bachelor’s degree
Additional Admission Criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
-
English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicable to all admission categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.