Experience Design

Minor Requirements

1. XD 220

   Experience Design. 4. Experience design (XD) combines knowledge and skills from many disciplines to craft products and services that fulfill user?s needs and designers. Students will learn fundamental design principles of products, services and experiences to evaluate existing user experiences. Creating user-centered design requires the application of design constraints, affordances, visibility and feedback to create effective product and interface designs. Furthermore, user experience integrates perspectives from product and interface design, usability research, interaction design and others. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “Experience Design”
   4
2. XD 320

   Intermediate Experience Design. 4. The experience design (XD) lifecycle is a continuous process of inquiry, research, design and prototyping to create engaging experiences. In this course, students build upon user-centered design principles and delve deeper into specific issues relating to experience design, including user and usability research, interface design, and interaction design. Students will develop a design and prototype for a new or existing experience.Prerequisite: XD 220, Experience Design

   As published: “Intermediate Experience Design”
   4
3. Select three courses from the following (from at least two different areas, at least one 300 level or above):

   Not resolved to a course
   12
4. ART 102

   Visual Communications. 4. This course is an introduction to the building blocks of image making and how to effectively communicate ideas, through a variety of digital and traditional media. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement and embodied and creative engagement requirements

   As published: “Visual Communications”
   2019
5. ART 106

   Design of Objects. 4. Introduction to fundamentals of object design: observation, iterative process, creative ideation, structure and materials. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities and embodied and creative engagement requirements

   As published: “Design of Objects”
   2019
6. ART 245

   Digital Darkroom. 4. Introductory class working with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to manipulate and create images. Design principles emphasized. Can be repeated for credit at the 300- or 400-level. No prerequisite. Fulfills arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities and embodied and creative engagement requirements

   As published: “Digital Darkroom”
   2019
7. BUS 120

   Introduction to Business. 4. Survey course covering all major functions of business. Provides students with tools that can be used to predict and respond to future changes in the business environment. Demonstrates how the free enterprise system and individual entrepreneurs can respond to social needs. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science requirement

   As published: “Introduction to Business”
   2019
8. BUS 249

   Principles of Management. 4. Theory, practices and principles involved in the organization and management of organizations. Problem solving through situation case analysis; global management issues, activities and experiences are integrated into the course. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/behavioral requirement

   As published: “Principles of Management”
   2019
9. BUS 324

   Marketing Management. 4. An extensive course in marketing, focusing on product definition, branding, distribution channels, advertising and promotion. Strategic decision-making analysis, global marketing overviews and social responsibility issues are emphasized throughout the course

   As published: “Marketing Management”
10. CTIS 210

    Introduction to Computer Programming. 4. Exploration of computer programming with emphasis on scientific, educational and entertainment applications. Topics include programming fundamentals, user interaction, graphics display, data processing, problem solving and artificial intelligence. Prior programming experience not required.Prerequisite: Background in using computers at the level of an introduction to computers course or equivalent experience, and mathematics background at the level of college algebra. Fullfills numeric/symbolic engagement

    As published: “Introduction to Computer Programming”
    2019
11. CTIS/THEA 274

    Digital Graphic Design (THEA274)

    Not resolved to a course
12. CTIS 331

    Information Design. 4. Theory and application of human-computer interaction, information architecture, usability and markup languages. Examination of communication and information transfer from the perspectives of both the provider and the consumer. Role of test, video, interactivity and other methods of providing information in computer and network-based settings

    As published: “Information Design”
13. PSY 100

    Introduction to Psychology. 4. Introduction to the science of behavior including study of motivation, learning and remembering, the brain, perception and thinking, social processes, and developmental behavior disorders. Includes instruction on basic research methods in psychology, and requires students to find, read, and analyze primary research articles. Fulfills social science requirement (1998). Social/behavioral science requirement

    As published: “Introduction to Psychology”
    2019
14. PSY 243

    Environmental Psychology. 4. Study of the impact of human knowledge, attitudes and behavior on environmental problems and their solution. Fulfills social justice/environmental responsibility requirements (1998). Evaluating systems and environments requirement

    As published: “Environmental Psychology”
    4
15. PSY 338

    Theoretical Perspectives. 4. The course will focus on a major theoretical perspective in psychology, including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, humanistic psychology, or psychoanalytic psychology, one or more theorists within a perspective, or a comparison of theories or theorists. Rotating titles. Repeatable.Prerequisite: PSY 100 or 224

    As published: “Theoretical Perspectives”
16. PSY 332

    Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 4. Application of psychology to problems of employee selection, motivation, training, work environment and human relations in business, industry and other organizations.Prerequisite: PSY 100 or 224

    As published: “Industrial and Organizational Psychology”
17. THEA 125

    Acting 1:Basic Tools. 1-4. Explores the challenges facing actors of realistic drama: living truthfully within a play?s specific imaginary world. Focuses on the ability to discern, define and embody given circumstances, dramatic action and character. Special emphasis on goals, obstacles, tactics and expectations. Fulfills the arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities and embodied and creative engagement requirement

    As published: “Acting 1:Basic Tools”
    2019
18. THEA 171

    Introduction to Theatrical Design. 4. Introduction to the principles and techniques of theatrical design. Develops the basic core of knowledge needed to create informed designs that manifest a ?world? in which the performance of a playscript can take place. Includes units on scenery, costumes, lights and sound. Fulfills the arts requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

    As published: “Introduction to Theatrical Design”
    2019
19. XD 390

    Internship. 1-4. A combined on-the-job and academic experience arranged with an organization, business, individual, or campus office. Internships are supervised by a faculty member associated with the Experience Design program and can be coordinated through the Career Development Center. Recommended for juniors and seniors. May be repeated for credit. A total of 4-credits of Internship required

    As published: “Internship”