UX/UI Associate Certificate
Focusing on introductory-level Communication and User Experience Design theory and practice, students of the UX/UI Associate Certificate will be introduced to essential skills and tools required to create dynamic user experiences suitable for desktop and mobile applications, and design effective user interfaces that take aesthetics, psychology and technology into consideration.
This program is offered in partnership with OCAD U Continuing Studies.
*Note that students must register for all courses via ECU Continuing Studies in order to be eligible for the UX/UI Associate Certificate credential.
Program Goal
Offered in partnership with OCAD University, the UX/UI Design Associate Certificate introduces the fast-growing and innovative fields of user-centred research and design. With a focus on creative problem solving and technical skill-building, this program provides students with the framework to understand, discuss and create effective interactive experiences. The UX/UI Design Associate Certificate introduces students to prototyping, usability testing, user-centred design principles, coding and visual communication strategies, grounded in both industry-standard tools and design theory.
This flexible evening, weekend and online program is ideal for students new to design who aspire to work with leading design faculty in a hands-on studio environment. Areas of study include UX/UI Design, Web Design + Analytics, Information Design and Web Programming. Students exit the program with projects suitable for development towards a portfolio, as well as an understanding of business and professional practices in the industry.
Learning Outcomes
The UX/UI Design Associate Certificate program has been designed for those who wish to:
- Apply visual communication design for screen-based platforms
- Identify UX/UI Design processes, roles and skillsets
- Use various tools and technologies related to UX/UI and visual communication design methods and techniques
- Communicate concepts through UX/UI design practices, including visual literacy, creative thinking, accessibility, usability and/or prototyping
- Evaluate work for conceptual, structural, functional and technical strength
- Express ideas and opinions about UX/UI Design principles, practices and methods
- Present and explain one’s UX/UI Design projects for critique
- Create UX/UI-centered design projects for portfolio
- Develop a business/professional practice plan that is aligned with individual goals
Program Duration
Students complete the UX/UI Design Associate Certificate at their own pace, registering in their required courses according to their own schedule and availability. Courses are offered over evenings and weekends, and online, allowing for part-time study. Students must complete 216 hours of class-time. Courses range in length from 12 to 36 hours.
Further Education
Students can use work from their UX/UI Design Associate Certificate in an admission portfolio to apply for the following programs:
• User Experience (UX) Design Certificate
• Bachelor of Design
Courses + Costs
Course Format
All Summer 2021 courses are offered online. Fall 2021 courses are offered on campus or online.
| Course No. | Required Courses | Tuition | Term Offered | Notes |
| CECD 100 | Introductory Communication Design | $432.50 | Spring Summer Fall | |
| CEDA 700^ | Introduction to User Interface and User Experience Design | $503 | Summer | In partnership with OCAD University |
| CESE 103 | New Topics in Contemporary Design | $432.50 | Spring Summer Fall | |
| CECS 120 | Adobe CC for Design + Production | $649 | Spring Summer Fall | |
| CEDA 100 | Introductory to Web Design | $432.50 | Spring Summer Fall | |
| CEDA 710^ | Introduction to Web Analytics | $390 | TBD | In partnership with OCAD University |
| CEDA 720^ | Intermediate User Interface and User Experience Design | $503 | Summer | In partnership with OCAD University |
| CEPD 201 | Professional Practices for Designers | $432.50 | Summer | |
| CEDA 730^ | Advanced Web Art and Design, CSS, JavaScript Frameworks | $503 | TBD | In partnership with OCAD University |
| CEDA 740^ | Dynamic Web Art and Design, PHP | $503 | TBD | In partnership with OCAD University |
| Total Program Tuition | $4,780 | |||
| Approximate Total Supply Fees | $300** |
^CEDA 700series courses are offered online by OCADU Continuing Studies. Students must register through ECUAD to complete the UX/UI Associate Certificate program.
**Students may benefit from an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Admissions
To register in individual courses, students must be over the age of 18 at the start of their course, have proficiency in spoken and written English and should have completed Grade 12 or equivalent education. No previous experience in 3D design is required to start, but basic computer skills are recommended.
See each course listing for specific prerequisites.