The two-year Interaction Design diploma at CapU connects design and technology to prepare you for an exciting career in tech. As an interaction designer, your combination of creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills help you thrive in the constantly evolving world of digital products. Your training will focus on areas such as user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design, user research, visual design, motion design, coding, branding, web/app design and working with new technologies and how to manage digital environments and workflows. You'll learn in project-based, hands-on experiential environment. Courses are taught by faculty from the local design community and apply the same programs and tools working professionals use. Tuition fees include a dedicated laptop for the duration of your studies. This laptop comes with all necessary software. We also fund student memberships to professional associations in Canada, local events and guest speakers. Prior to graduation, you'll complete an Interaction Design Capstone project, an opportunity to combine research, theory and technical skills that will make industry employers take notice. Careers: - Content strategist
- Digital Media
- Information architect
- Product designer
- User experience (UX) designer
- User interface (UI) designer
- User researcher
- Web/app designer
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Basic requirements Current high school students Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. |
| Application Notes : | English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Portfolio
Program-specific requirements - One letter of reference
- Introductory Video
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.