User Experience (UX) Design
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: UX511
Campus: North
Length: 3 semesters starting in September
This program simulates the interdisciplinary approaches needed to achieve an innovation process with a focus on design desirability, technological feasibility and business viability. In two semesters, you will be prepared to innovate by problem finding through design research, problem understanding through synthesis, and problem solving through design and prototyping experiences. You will learn how to create valuable courses of action by generating design problem hypothesis, structured design process plans, compelling UX deliverables and persuasive arguments.
You will learn human-centered design methods and rhetoric that ground your design in the needs of the public. Additionally, you will learn how to use interaction design and design systems through industry-standard quality assurance methods, and how to design and implement user interfaces to follow corporate strategies. A variety of conceptual and practical work will help you develop effective UX design skills. Careers include:
- information architect
- information designer
- interaction designer
- user experience designer
- user experience researcher
As a user experience designer, you will employ the work-practice of prototyping concepts in order to describe ways to integrate digital services with material products and environments. As a UX researcher, you will discover insights through usability testing and apply them to create value for corporate clients and their customers. Toward the conclusion of this program, you will convert your acquired skills and achievements into a portfolio of design products that will help you launch a career as a UX design professional. This program fosters the practical discipline, relevance and currency essential in the contemporary, ever-growing UX job market.
This program includes a 160-hour (minimum) work placement which may be completed full time in the third semester.
Courses
Semester 1 |
Fall 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|
| IXD 5105: Interaction Design Studio 1 | Students choose between online or in-person at Lakeshore |
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| IXD 5106: Introduction to Design for Interaction | ||
| UXD 5110: Introduction to User Experience Design | ||
| UXD 5111: User Experience Design: User Interface | ||
| UXD 5112: User Experience Design: User Empathy | ||
| UXD 5113: Special Topics in User Experience Design 1 |
Semester 3 |
Fall 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UXD 5300: Work Term in User Experience Design | New course, not running until Winter 2023 |
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| UXD 5310: Capstone | New course, not running until Winter 2023 |
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2021-2022 fee for three semesters is:
- domestic: $6,579.82
- international: $19,997.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,568.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,069.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,568.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,069.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,067.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,568.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,067.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,568.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
All Semesters
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specs |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| OS | Mac: MacOS Mojave (if new, computers will come with the latest MacOS Catalina)/PC: Windows 10 |
| Memory | 16GB or higher |
| Storage | Hard drive should be 500 SSD or bigger |
| Monitor | 15" or larger |
| Other | Multifunction Computer Mouse |
| Software | Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office |
Additional Costs
Approximately $400 - materials and equipment.
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Cynthia Young, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3013
cynthia.young@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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