Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a prestigious institution located in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation in the fields of art, design, and media arts. As one of Canada's top art schools, Emily Carr offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, providing students with a transformative learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and hands-on studio work, the university prepares students to become highly skilled artists, designers, and media practitioners, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to the art and design industry. Emily Carr's vibrant community, world-class faculty, and cutting-edge facilities create an inspiring environment for students to explore their artistic vision, push boundaries, and forge successful careers in the creative industries.

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Learn how to create interactive digital products that people love and want to use. This full-time intensive program focuses on equipping students with the fundamentals of user experience (UX) design for digital products and services. Grounded in a human-centered approach, students will develop theoretical, technical, and applied skills in UX design while gaining hands-on experience in real world case studies, app design and prototyping, digital interface design, and basic coding and programming for the web. Developed in consultation with industry professionals, this program features current trends and innovations in user experience design. Research, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration are emphasized throughout. Students develop a professional portfolio and complete the program with a range of in-demand skills that employers are looking for. Graduates join a thriving community of ECU alum with access to a robust professional network and mentoring opportunities. Show less

Required: Computer
This program requires access to a computer that can run Adobe CC software*. Students will be provided a subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud for the duration of the program.
Online Learning: students are required to have access to a dedicated computer (desktop or laptop).
On-campus Learning: students are required to bring a laptop to class.
*While tablets can be useful for some basic classroom activities, we do not recommend that students rely on a tablet as their main computer.

Optional: Supplies
Students are advised to budget approximately $200 for supplies they may need throughout the program, for example:

general supplies (office supplies, post-it notes, sharpie markers)
purchasing website domain(s) and hosting services
software or app fees

UX Design as a practice is growing and evolving. Businesses and services are increasingly engaging knowledge of UX Design to improve customers’ and clients’ experiences, solve difficult problems, generate new business and imagine future client and customer-centric solutions.

The User Experience Design Certificate Program is ideal for students interested in understanding, influencing and enhancing user experience of digital products and services, including web and native applications. This program offers a well-rounded set of skills ranging from design, research and writing code to networking, copywriting and presentation skills. Our students come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, from graphic design and illustration, to business management and accounting, to health and natural sciences, to data management and computer science. The User Experience (UX) Design Certificate is geared towards all learners, regardless of experience or skill.

Come explore and develop your passion for technology and digital transformation, research, collaboration, and working in the realm of possibility. Join our learning community to launch, grow, or pivot your personal and professional path.

Applicants do not require previous experience of knowledge of design, coding or UX. However, basic knowledge of Adobe CC software and tools (including Photoshop, Illustrator) is required.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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