Graphic Design: UX/UI Design (B.A.)

Designing Your Future

Graphic Design shows everywhere, from brands developed for large corporations to patterns created for products sold in stores to the interfaces used on computer programs and apps. 
 
As a Graphic Design student, you will first develop core skills using design processes, typography, visual communication, and software tools. You will then apply those skills in the UX/UI (User Experience/User Interface) Design Emphasis where you will study the way people think and act. You will design apps, programs, and websites that are easy for others to use and that look professional. 
 
Students may initially declare a Graphic Design major but will apply to continue in the major towards the end of their sophomore year after completing a series of core courses. Students who do not continue in the major may complete a minor in Graphic Design or a concentration in Graphic Design that can be used with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Graphic Design, with a UX/UI Design emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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UX/UI Interface Designer

UX/UI Interface design is the union of Graphic Design, basic human psychology, and technology to create software interfaces that are easy to use and that look professional. UX/UI Interface designers work with others to create usable interfaces for apps, software, websites, and video games.

UX Designer

UX designers focus mostly on designing the experiences involved in using apps, software, websites, and video games. They often work with UI designers to design how the interface looks.

UI Designer

UI designers focus mostly on designing how the interface of apps, software, websites, and video games look. They often work with UX designers to design the experience of using those products.

Project Manager

Project Managers organize talented teams to create complex products. In UX/UI design, Project Managers work with designers, programmers, content creators, and clients to help UX/UI related projects become a reality.

UX Researcher

UX Researchers study human psychology and conduct research to understand how people interact with different user interfaces. They discover problems people have with product designs and work with UX designers to solve those problems.

Motion Designer

Motion design is the union of Graphic Design and Animation. Motion designers are tapped to work in UX, advertising, branding, or in entertainment design making show titles or design-related VFX.

Experience Designer

A subset of branding and UX/UI design, experience design is the process of applying design to events, conferences, or alongside architects. Experience designers work in real-world spaces designing signage, interactive experiences, and more.

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## Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in UX/UI Design, start with one of the following major-specific courses

ART106 - Freshman Art Orientation Seminar

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ART107 - Design and Color

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ART125 - Adobe CC Basics

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4-Year Plan

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