Interaction Design Program (G113)

Program Description

Program Overview

The three-year Interaction Design advanced diploma program will introduce you to the interdisciplinary field of interaction design, which merges design skills like user experience, interface development, and graphic design with coding fundamentals. Learn the art of crafting meaningful experiences between users and digital platforms like social media, websites, wearables, and mobile devices.

Full Description

The field of interaction design is always changing based on psychological, social, economic, and cultural factors that shape our world. And as the world changes, designers imagine new ways to interact with computers within systems, services, products, and spaces, to elevate the user experience.

In the Interaction Design advanced diploma program, we'll address a range of relevant topics, including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations, and human factors. Our program places an emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration, and real-world projects, giving you an invaluable hands-on learning experience.

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.

Learn more about Experiential Learning at the School of Design including how to apply, important dates, workflow, and PLAR eligibility.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready for roles 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

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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