DSGN 263 Industry Software Survey

5 credits

This course covers the basic and intermediate tools and techniques in user-experience industry software. Students will learn to design, prototype, collaborate, and gather feedback. Projects will be created in more than one software to enable students to compare and contrast.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Corequisites: DSGN 155

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Navigate the environments of software programs while creating design solutions
Design experiences, create prototypes, and view updates in real-time
Share engaging user experiences across platforms, screens, and devices
Support product users while testing concepts
Respond to design challenges quickly
Evaluate and apply best practices

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20