Program Details

Program Length24 weeks split into two 12-week terms

Program ScheDuLe5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day

Program StartJanuary 2013, April 2013

Program LocationEmily Carr University Studios, 1535 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver BC

admission requirements

➜ Certificate of High school graduation➜ Portfolio of recent work demonstrating design thinking and visual proficiency➜ English Language Proficiency with IELTS score of 6.0 if English is the student’s second language➜ Proof of citizenship/Permanent Resident status for domestic students, suitable student visa for international students➜ Interview with an Interaction Design Essentials Faculty member providing assessment of suitability to program

aPPLy onLine at:www.ecuad.ca/programs/cs/certificate/interactionde a 6-month intensive program offered through

continuing Studies at emily carr

contact us for more info:

csinfo@ecuad.ca604 844 3810

InTERACTIon DESIgn ESSEnTIALS

Interaction Design Essentials is a 6-month, intensive full-time program offered by Emily Carr University of Art + Design Continuing Studies, which blends design principles with technical skills training.

Interaction Design Essentials emphasizes usability (how people read, navigate and interact with web-based information), accessibility (web standards, (X)HTML, CSS) and searchability.

a growth Sector

In the next 5-10 years there will be increased employment prospects for employees working in the Interaction Design sector, citing strong job growth and high demand for employees in both web design and programming fields. The Interaction Design Essentials program allows people to gain proficiency in Interaction Design technology to augment their previous experience in such fields as graphic design, marketing and programming, thus helping employees to remain relevant and current in their careers. It also allows those who are transitioning out of a previous career to become familiar and comfortable with new and emerging technology.

Job Skills

➜ Design for mobile devices and websites➜ Proficiency using the Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator➜ Development using C++ and other applications➜ Building Mobile CSS Styles ➜ How to utilize XML, PHP and JavaScript➜ How to lead effective projects and work in teams

Job opportunities

➜ This program operates with the intention of making students job-ready, with possible entry level positions as: web developers, web designers, new media project managers, mobile application developers, interactive designers, and user interface designers

This Program is ideal for:

➜ Expanding the skill sets of those working in marketing, graphic design, or computer programming➜ Refreshing and keeping current skills that will help those working to keep up with new and emerging technology➜ Facilitating entrepreneurship in freelance work and for those running small businesses

InTERACTIon DESIgn ESSEnTIALS