GRDS 3270 Interactive Design

The course will explore interactive media trends. Emphasis is placed on user experience and prototyping. Students will research and implement effective ideas solving visual problems in navigation, interface design, and layout design through the use of type, graphic elements, texture, and motion.

Registration Name

Interactive Design

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GRDS 2250

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Know fundamental web concepts regarding various web devices.
2. Engage in web production by constructing pages using HTML & CSS.
3. Synthesize complex interactive based projects that exhibit both complete construction, functionality and an understanding of user experiences.
4. Examine the potential of the “art & design process” in developing complex digital media experiences.
5. Evaluate the role of the visual communicator and other key roles in the design and development processes as it applies to the role of an interactive designer.
6. Demonstrate a deeper awareness of software/tools and design knowledge/thinking relevant to visual communication practice.