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Throughout the program, students Specialization in Animation and VFX 4. Compositing and Post-Production:
focusing on UI/UX design will Specializing in Animation and Visual Mastering the process of integrating
explore: E ects (VFX) within a Bachelor of live-action footage with computer-
Design program o ers students a generated imagery (CGI) to seamlessly
1. Human-Centered Design Principles: thrilling journey into the realm of digital blend real and virtual worlds.
Understanding the needs, behaviors, storytelling, imagination, and technical
and preferences of users is paramount. mastery. Over four years, students delve 5. Storyboarding and Previsualization:
Students learn to conduct user research, deep into the intricacies of animation, Developing skills in visual storytelling
create user personas, and develop computer graphics, and VFX techniques, through storyboarding and
empathy maps to inform their design honing their skills to bring characters, previsualization techniques to plan and
decisions. conceptualize animation sequences.
worlds, and narratives to life with
2. UI Design Fundamentals: From stunning visual e ects. 6. Special E ects and Dynamics:
typography and color theory to layout In this specialization, students Exploring advanced techniques in
and visual hierarchy, students learn the explore: dynamic simulations, particle systems,
foundational principles of designing and physics-based animation to add
aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly 1. Animation Fundamentals: realism and excitement to animations.
interfaces. Understanding the principles of 7. Character Animation and Acting:
animation, including timing, spacing,
3. UX Design Process: Students will Studying character development
learn about the iterative UX design and motion, to create believable and and performance to infuse animated
process, including wireframing, captivating character movements. characters with personality, emotion,
prototyping, and user testing, to 2. 3D Modeling and Rigging: Learning and depth.
re ne and improve the usability and to craft digital models of characters, 8. Industry-standard Software:
functionality of digital products. props, and environments, and then Becoming pro cient in industry-
rigging them with skeletons and
4. Interactive Design: Students controls for animation. standard animation and VFX software
explore the principles of interactive such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After
design, including motion design, 3. Visual E ects Techniques: Studying E ects, and Houdini.
micro-interactions, and animation, to the art and science of creating realistic
create dynamic and engaging user simulations of natural phenomena, such
experiences. as re, water, smoke, and explosions, to
enhance storytelling.
5. Information Architecture:
Understanding how to organize and
structure information e ectively is key
to creating intuitive navigation systems
and seamless user experiences. Students
learn about information architecture
principles and techniques to design
clear and intuitive digital interfaces.
6. Design Tools and Technologies:
Pro ciency in industry-standard design
tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma,
and prototyping tools like InVision or
Axure is essential. Students will also gain
experience with coding languages such
as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to bring
their designs to life.
7. Portfolio Development: Throughout
the program, students work on real-
world projects and compile their
work into a professional portfolio
showcasing their skills, creativity, and
problem-solving abilities to prospective
employers.
By specializing in UI/UX design
within a Bachelor of Design program,
students are prepared for careers as UI
designers, UX designers, interaction
designers, product designers, and more,
in industries ranging from tech and
software development to e-commerce,
healthcare, and beyond.
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