Interaction Design Program (G113)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Interaction Design
  • Code: G113
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Advanced Diploma
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    3 years
  • Centre:
  • School: Design
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $8,607.00 *
  • International Tuition:
    $19,785.00 **
  • Winter 2023 Delivery:
    Semester 1, 2, 4, 6: Hybrid
  • Spring 2023 Delivery:
    Semester 2: Hybrid

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Overview

Program Overview

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Full Description

As a student in the Interaction Design program, you will merge design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.

Throughout the Interaction Design program, you will be expected to address topics including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguishes this program.

 

Computer Recommendation

All School of Design students are able to utilize the computers within the School of Design to complete their assignments. If a student within this program would like to purchase a personal computer to complete their work from home, we recommend the following specifications:

Apple

  • A Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro that was released within the last 3 years or better.

Windows

  • Desktop or Laptop
  • Processor: Intel i5 or better
  • RAM: 16GB (minimum 8GB)
  • Graphics Card: Dedicated Graphic Card
  • Audio/Video: Camera & Microphone

Your Field Education Options

Students with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher by the end of semester 4 and a B+ on the portfolio assignment (semester 5, GRAF3014) will be eligible for the Field Placement course (GRAF3017) in semester 6.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate demonstrates the ability to:

  1. Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
  2. Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
  3. Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
  4. Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
  5. Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  6. Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
  7. Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
  8. Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
  9. Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
  10. Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
  11. Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
  12. Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
  13. Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.

Courses

Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR1001 2D Visualization  
INTR1002 Information Architecture 1  
INTR1003 Visual Design  
INTR1005 Technical Drawing 1  
INTR1006 Interactive Systems  
COMM1007 College English**  

SEMESTER 2

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR1011 3D Visualization 1 INTR1001
INTR1012 Information Architecture 2 INTR1002
INTR1013 Information Design INTR1003
INTR1015 Technical Drawing 2 INTR1005
INTR2004 Usability Testing INTR1002
INTR1007 Design, Technology and Humans INTR1003

SEMESTER 3

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR1014 Cognitive Ergonomics INTR2004
INTR2001 3D Visualization 2 INTR1011
INTR2002 Interface Development 1 INTR1012
INTR2003 Communicating Design INTR1013
INTR2005 Branding and Marketing Strategies INTR1015
GNED General Education Elective  

SEMESTER 4

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR2011 3D Visualization 3
INTR2001
INTR2012 Interface Development 2  
INTR2002
INTR2013 Physical Interfaces  
INTR2003 and INTR1006
INTR2016 Design Process and Management  
INTR2003
INTR3004 Ergonomics in Design  
INTR1014
GNED General Education Elective  

SEMESTER 5

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR3002 Device Development 1  
INTR2012
INTR3006 Portfolio 1 INTR2016
INTR3008 Interactive Systems Project 1 INTR2016
INTR3010 Immersive Media 1 INTR2012 and INTR2013
INTR3013 Human Computer Interaction INTR3004
GNED General Education Elective  

SEMESTER 6

Code Course Name Prerequisite
INTR3012 Device Development 2 INTR3002
INTR3018 Interactive Systems Project 2 INTR3008
INTR3020 Immersive Media 2 INTR3010
INTR3024 Interaction Design Studio Lab INTR3008
INTR3016 Portfolio 2 INTR3006
or
INTR3030 Field Placement INTR3006

**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.

General Education Electives

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of this program will have acquired the skills necessary to be employed in various digital media studios, with careers such as:

  • information architect
  • interaction designer
  • mobile designer
  • mobile developer
  • production artist
  • 3D visualization artist
  • motion designer
  • user experience designer
  • user interface developer
  • web designer
  • web developer
  • SEO/SEM specialist

Educational Pathways

Chart displaying the possible education trajectory.  You can enter the interaction Design and Development program from High School, work, other college or university programs and from our Art & Design Foundation program. After finishing the program some options for further study include Game Design Program, Interactive Media Management, Design Management, Interdisciplinary Design Strategy, the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Degree. Graduates may also chose to begins a career in interaction de

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$8,607.00 *

International Tuition

$19,785.00 **

Additional Costs

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.

** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.

International Students

Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information. 

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.

** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

Course Exemptions

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.  

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.

International Students

Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. 

International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.

Contact Us

School of Design

Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129

Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca

Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.

For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

International Students

Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page

Visit Our Campus

This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

School of Design Building

The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:

  • virtual and augmented reality lab
  • usability and testing lab
  • Future Ways of Living lab
  • peer tutor lab
  • digital sandbox
  • incubators
  • prototyping and workshop spaces
  • design and innovation showcase spaces

Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Interaction Design Program (G113)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Interaction Design
  • Code: G113
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Advanced Diploma
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    3 years
  • Centre:
  • School: Design
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $8,701,.00 *
  • Winter 2022 Delivery:
    Semester 1, 2, 4, 6: Online
  • Spring 2022 Delivery:
    Semester 2: Hybrid

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Program Overview

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Full Description

Design student reviewing concepts

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.

Throughout the Interaction Design program, students will be expected to address such topics as mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguish this program.

This program is part of our School of Design.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
  2. Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
  3. Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
  4. Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
  5. Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  6. Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
  7. Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
  8. Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
  9. Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
  10. Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
  11. Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
  12. Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
  13. Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.
Design students collaborating

Courses

Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

Code Course Name
INTR1001 2D Visualization
INTR1002 Information Architecture 1
INTR1003 Visual Design
INTR1005 Technical Drawing 1
INTR1006 Interactive Systems
COMM1007 College English**

SEMESTER 2

Code Course Name
INTR1011 3D Visualization 1
INTR1012 Information Architecture 2
INTR1013 Information Design
INTR1015 Technical Drawing 2
INTR2004 Usability Testing
INTR1007 Design, technology and humans

SEMESTER 3

Code Course Name
INTR1014 Cognitive Ergonomics
INTR2001 3D Visualization 2
INTR2002 Interface Development 1
INTR2003 Communicating Design
INTR2005 Branding and Marketing Strategies
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

Code Course Name
INTR2011 3D Visualization 3
INTR2012 Interface Development 2
INTR2013 Physical Interfaces
INTR2016 Design Process and Management
INTR3004 Ergonomics in Design
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 5

Code Course Name
INTR3002 Device Development 1
INTR3006 Portfolio 1
INTR3008 Interactive Systems Project 1
INTR3010 Immersive Media 1
INTR3013 Human Computer Interaction
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 6

Code Course Name
INTR3012 Device Development 2
INTR3018 Interactive Systems Project 2
INTR3020 Immersive Media 2
INTR3024 Interaction Design Studio Lab
INTR3016 Portfolio 2
or
INTR3030 Field Placement

**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM1003 (English Skills)*** or CESL1003 (English Skills – ESL)*** before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1003/CESL1003*** does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course. Please visit Assessment Centre for more information.

***COMM1003/CESL1003 courses will be replaced by COMM1000 Introduction to College Communication starting with Winter 2022 intake.

General Education Electives

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates of this program will have acquired the skills necessary to be employed in various digital media studios, with careers such as:

  • Information Architect
  • Interaction Designer
  • Mobile Designer
  • Mobile Developer
  • Production Artist
  • 3D Visualization Artist
  • Motion Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • SEO/SEM Specialist

Educational Pathways

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$8,701,.00 *

Additional Costs

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.

International Students

Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information. 

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

Course Exemptions

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.  

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.

International Students

Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. 

International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.

Student Success

Claire Hyeeun Son, 2018 Graduate

“The program and the research projects at George Brown helped me learn various aspects of interaction design and look at the problems from various angles. I have gained vast knowledge not only in interaction design but also in human-centered design. George Brown helped me break the shell and encouraged me to be a leader in finding better design solutions.”

Read more about Claire’s success and her experience at George Brown College.

Contact Us

School of Design

Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129

Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca

Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.

For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

International Students

Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page

Visit Our Campus

This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

School of Design Building

The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:

  • virtual and augmented reality lab
  • usability and testing lab
  • future Ways of living lab
  • peer tutor lab
  • digital sandbox
  • incubators
  • prototyping and workshop spaces
  • design and innovation showcase spaces

Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour..

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Interaction Design Program (G113)

2022-20232023-2024
  • Program Name:
    Interaction Design
  • Code: G113
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Advanced Diploma
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Duration:
    3 years
  • Centre:
  • School: Design
  • Location: Waterfront Campus
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $8,746,.00 *
  • Fall 2020 Delivery Method:
    Online (on-campus activities will resume as soon as it is safe to do so)

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Program Overview

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices. 

Full Description

Design student reviewing concepts

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.

Throughout the Interaction Design program, students will be expected to address such topics as mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguish this program.

This program is part of our School of Design.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
  2. Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing, and programming digital interactive experiences.
  3. Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
  4. Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
  5. Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  6. Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
  7. Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
  8. Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
  9. Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
  10. Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
  11. Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
  12. Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
  13. Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state of the art methodologies.
Design students collaborating

Courses

Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1001 2D Visualization
INTR1002 Information Architecture 1
INTR1003 Visual Design
INTR1005 Technical Drawing 1
INTR1006 Interactive Systems
COMM1007 College English

SEMESTER 2

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1011 3D Visualization 1
INTR1012 Information Architecture 2
INTR1013 Information Design
INTR1015 Technical Drawing 2
INTR2004 Usability Testing
GHUM1029 Design Culture

SEMESTER 3

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1014 Cognitive Ergonomics
INTR2001 3D Visualization 2
INTR2002 Interface Development 1
INTR2003 Communicating Design
INTR2005 Branding and Marketing Strategies
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR2011 3D Visualization 3
INTR2012 Interface Development 2
INTR2013 Physical Interfaces
INTR2016 Design Process and Management
INTR3004 Ergonomics in Design
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 5

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR3002 Device Development 1
INTR3006 Portfolio 1
INTR3008 Interactive Systems Project 1
INTR3010 Immersive Media 1
INTR3013 Human Computer Interaction
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 6

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR3012 Device Development 2
INTR3018 Interactive Systems Project 2
INTR3020 Immersive Media 2
INTR3022 Data Visualization
INTR3016 Portfolio 2
or
INTR3030 Field Placement

General Education Electives

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates of this program will have acquired the skills necessary to be employed in various digital media studios, with careers such as:

  • Information Architect
  • Interaction Designer
  • Mobile Designer
  • Mobile Developer
  • Production Artist
  • 3D Visualization Artist
  • Motion Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • SEO/SEM Specialist

Educational Pathways

Chart displaying the possible education trajectory.  You can enter the interaction Design and Development program from High School, work, other college or university programs and from our Art & Design Foundation program. After finishing the program some options for further study include Game Design Program, Interactive Media Management, Design Management, Interdisciplinary Design Strategy, the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Degree. Graduates may also chose to begins a career in interaction de

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$8,746,.00 *

Additional Costs

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2020 and at later dates.

International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information. 

Financial Assistance

The OSAP eligibility for this program has yet to be reviewed by the Ministry.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

Course Exemptions

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.  

How to Apply

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges

International Students

Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. 

International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.

Student Success

Claire Hyeeun Son, 2018 Graduate

“The program and the research projects at George Brown helped me learn various aspects of interaction design and look at the problems from various angles. I have gained vast knowledge not only in interaction design but also in human-centered design. George Brown helped me break the shell and encouraged me to be a leader in finding better design solutions.”

Read more about Claire’s success and her experience at George Brown College.

Contact Us

School of Design

Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129

Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca

Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.

For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

International Students

Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page

Visit Our Campus

This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

School of Design Building

The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:

  • Virtual and augmented reality lab
  • Usability and testing lab
  • Future Ways of Living lab
  • Peer tutor lab
  • Digital Sandbox
  • Incubators
  • Prototyping and workshop spaces
  • Design and innovation showcase spaces

Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour.

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.

Interaction Design Program
(previously G103)
(G113)

2022-20232023-2024

Compare up to 3 programs

Overview

Program Overview

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.

Full Description

Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.

 

Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.

Throughout the Interaction Design program, students will be expected to address such topics as mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguish this program.

This program is part of our School of Design.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
  2. Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing, and programming digital interactive experiences.
  3. Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
  4. Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
  5. Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
  6. Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
  7. Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
  8. Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
  9. Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
  10. Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
  11. Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
  12. Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
  13. Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state of the art methodologies.

Courses

Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1001 2D Visualization
INTR1002 Information Architecture 1
INTR1003 Visual Design
INTR1005 Technical Drawing 1
INTR1006 Interactive Systems
COMM1007 College English

SEMESTER 2

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1011 3D Visualization 1
INTR1012 Information Architecture 2
INTR1013 Information Design
INTR1015 Technical Drawing 2
INTR2004 Usability Testing
GHUM1029 Design Culture

SEMESTER 3

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR1014 Cognitive Ergonomics
INTR2001 3D Visualization 2
INTR2002 Interface Development 1
INTR2003 Communicating Design
INTR2005 Branding and Marketing Strategies
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR2011 3D Visualization 3
INTR2012 Interface Development 2
INTR2013 Physical Interfaces
INTR2016 Design Process and Management
INTR3004 Ergonomics in Design
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 5

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR3002 Device Development 1
INTR3006 Portfolio 1
INTR3008 Interactive Systems Project 1
INTR3010 Immersive Media 1
INTR3013 Human Computer Interactions
GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 6

semester courses
Code Course Name
INTR3012 Device Development 2
INTR3018 Interactive Systems Project 2
INTR3020 Immersive Media 2
INTR3019 Data Visualization
INTR3016 Portfolio 2
  or
INTR3030 Field Placement

Detailed course outlines

General Education Electives

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

Graduates of this program will have acquired the skills necessary to be employed in various digital media studios, with careers such as:

  • Information Architect
  • Interaction Designer
  • Mobile Designer
  • Mobile Developer
  • Production Artist
  • 3D Visualization Artist
  • Motion Designer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • SEO/SEM Specialist

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Tuition

$9,191.00 *

Additional Costs

*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates.

International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information. 

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.

How to Qualify and Apply

Admission Requirements

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

Course Exemptions

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information.

International Students

Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.  

How to Apply

Apply To

Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges

International Students

Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. 

International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.

Student Success

Claire Hyeeun Son, 2018 Graduate

“The program and the research projects at George Brown helped me learn various aspects of interaction design and look at the problems from various angles. I have gained vast knowledge not only in interaction design but also in human-centered design. George Brown helped me break the shell and encouraged me to be a leader in finding better design solutions.”

Read more about Claire’s success and her experience at George Brown College.

Contact Us

School of Design

Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129

Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca

Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.

For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

International Students

Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page

Visit Our Campus

This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus at 3 Lower Jarvis St.

Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a tour of the campus or explore our virtual tour.

The new home of the School of Design

In 2019 the School of Design moved to the Daniels Waterfront—City of the Arts complex at our Waterfront Campus. This 103,000-square-foot facility houses our design programs and serves as a research hub. It also includes the following features:

  • Virtual and augmented reality lab
  • Usability and testing lab
  • Future Ways of Living lab
  • Peer Tutor lab
  • Digital Sandbox
  • Incubators
  • Prototyping and workshop spaces

Sign up and learn more about your options, our programs, and life at George Brown.