Curriculum Requirements
Master of Science in Digital Product Design
Major Requirements
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| ARTI 601 | UX Design Foundations | 3 |
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This course introduces students to the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, with an emphasis on strategy, research, personas, information architecture, usability testing, analytics, prototyping, and interactive design for effective and meaningful human-computer interaction to ensure that users are satisfied and that businesses meet their objectives. Projects focus on the structural, informational, and psychological aspects of human-centered design, as well as wireframe, asset design, and user testing. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 603 | User Interface and Prototyping Design | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ARTI 602 UX design practice reveals the real challenges of making products that are both usable and beautiful. This course will investigate and cultivate strategies that deliver pleasurable, effective, and efficient user interface design practice. With a focus on user interface (UI) and prototyping design, students will learn the various design cycles of interface design, visual design, branding, low- and high-fidelity prototype, human interface guidelines, interaction models, the components of UI design for cross-platform and multi-device delivery, as well as web, mobile, wearables, AR, VR, voice, and kiosk executions. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 606 | UX Research and Data Analytics | 3 |
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This course covers UX research and data analytics topics; how to move from questions, assumptions, and goals to specific research methodologies tailored to meet specific objectives. Students will learn the scientific inquiry, participant recruiting, research design, tools, and techniques to minimize and check for bias within their own research. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 611 | Technology Integration, Project Management, and Life-Cycle | 3 |
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This course focuses on technology-integrated project management and the digital product life cycle. Students explore project initiation, scope management, and budgeting, with a focus on technology-driven product development, UX/UI, and usability testing. Legal considerations in digital design are covered, alongside the exploration of technology adaptation and emerging projects, reducing emphasis on traditional management aspects. Real-world scenarios are examined to highlight HR's role in team development and aligning digital design with evolving business needs. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 612 | Product Growth Design and In-App Tracking Metrics | 3 |
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In this course, you will learn how to design for growth. Differently from a traditional product designer, the growth designer works closely with a company's strategic team, as well as marketing and sales. Growth designers are most impactful in software products, e.g., SaaS products. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 613 | Technology-Centric Product and Service Design: Integrating CX and Design Thinking | 3 |
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This course delves into Technology-Centric Product and Service Design, emphasizing the integration of customer experience (CX) and design thinking in contemporary technology-driven product development. Students will explore strategies to evaluate and implement CX models, focusing on holistic customer experiences. The curriculum emphasizes the pivotal role of product designers in aligning technology, UX/UI, and physical interactions within the context of CX. Additionally, it covers needs fulfillment, aligning with business objectives, facilitating workshops, and creating innovative environments for storytelling and prototyping. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3 |
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| ARTI 614 | Emerging Tech, XR, and Spatial Computing | 3 |
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| ARTI 615 | Strategic Product Design For ML/AI/DL | 3 |
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| ARTI 616 | Integrated Physical Computing: Tangible Interaction Design and Fabrication | 3 |
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| Total: 27 Credits | ||
| Capstone Project | Credits: | |
| ARTP 803 | Master Thesis Project: Digital Product Design and Development | 3 |
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| Total: 3 Credits | ||
| Total Required Credits = 30 |