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School of Interaction & UI/UX Design

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology? Do you want to make a real impact on how people interact with their world? Academy of Art University’s School of Interaction & UI/UX Design will empower you to turn those passions into a fulfilling and in-demand career.

No design experience? No problem! We welcome students from all backgrounds. Our program will provide you with a comprehensive skill set in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, preparing you to thrive in the fast-paced tech industry.

Are you ready to create the future? Join us at Academy of Art University and start designing the world of tomorrow.

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Degrees

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The School of Interaction & UI/UX Design offers a comprehensive education in modern product design principles. Master UX and visual design, web development, motion graphics, and the latest industry-standard tools like Adobe’s Creative Cloud, Figma, and the latest in AI software. Through hands-on studio courses, you’ll develop both creative and technical skills, with a focus on user experience design. Advanced coursework provides a dedicated learning environment for crafting your final thesis project, preparing you for a successful career in this exciting field.

Allied Skills

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Learn to use the visual currency that defines our contemporary world. As a student in the School of Graphic Design, you’ll be mentored by faculty members with years of graphic design experience working with brand-name companies and strong ties to the industry and professional organizations like AIGA. Using the latest technologies, you will create a well-rounded portfolio that includes branding, experience design, motion design, packaging, and print. You’ll also experience being part of a real design agency, learn to cultivate strong problem-solving skills, and gain an appreciation for how sustainability affects design.

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Become a car designer, create the next hit sneaker, or design that must-have piece of furniture. From smartphones to Mars landers, industrial designers create tomorrow’s products today. You will learn to design with the user experience as a priority, a product’s branded look and feel as a criteria for success, and sustainability as a key design element. Our hands-on collaborations with industry partners such as General Motors, Nike, Audi, Volvo, Hasbro, and so many others, allow you to gain real world industry experience while still in school.

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Attend the School of Game Development and experience the entire game production process from brainstorming ideas to designing and developing the art, assets, and code that will bring those ideas to life. Our program Is run by game-industry professionals who will teach you the skills you’ll need to prepare you for cutting-edge careers in this growing and exciting industry.

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Online Learning

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Academy of Art University’s online web design course utilizes an engaging and interactive curriculum to provide invaluable hands-on training to provide the tools and skills for a career in the tech industry.

As an online student at the School of Interaction & UI/UX Design, you will be working with the same expert instructors as your onsite counterparts. You will have access to
instructional videos, audio-enhanced slideshows, digital documentation, and more on topics around the four fundamentals: design thinking, visual communication, technology, and user experience (UX design).

Build and expand your creative network as you interact with fellow students, not only from the same field, but also from other departments. Be part of our vibrant, creative community. Earn your online web design degree at your own pace, on your own time.

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Careers

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help accelerate your career. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future web design career. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring artists and designers with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the interaction and UI/UX design industries.