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The Digital Design program allows students to explore the intersection of visual design, user experience/user interface (UX/UI) design and web development. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on practical experience, students will learn to conceptualize, create and deploy user-centric design projects that engage and resonate with modern audiences.

The Web Design concentration focuses on advanced web design and development. Explore Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript and responsive design techniques to craft functional websites optimized for usability and accessibility.

Our Digital Design program also offers a concentration in Visual Communication Design. Explore both options to discover the path that best fits your interests and career goals.

What You Will Learn

Discover your Creative Potential in Digital and Web Design

Begin your journey of creativity and innovation with our Digital Design program, with a concentration in Web Design. From learning the essentials of digital design to mastering advanced techniques and, you'll develop the hands-on skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic creative industries, including:  

Define and Scope Projects: Learn to research, identify and assess project requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of project scope before diving into digital design.

Design with Purpose: Conceptualize and refine human-centered digital design solutions that resonate with users, ensuring designs are not only visually compelling but also functionally intuitive.

• Responsive Design: Learn to design and develop websites that are fully responsive, ensuring optimal user experiences across various devices and screen sizes.
• UX/UI Design Principles: Apply user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly web interfaces.

Master HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Develop a deep understanding and proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create and style interactive and visually appealing websites.

Optimized and Accessible Web Development: Learn to design and build websites that are accessible to all users, perform efficiently and leverage modern web development frameworks for enhanced functionality.

Critically Evaluate and Communicate: Develop the ability to critically evaluate digital design decisions and effectively communicate the rationale behind them, fostering clarity and alignment within project teams.

Collaborate Effectively: Cultivate strong collaborative skills by working alongside colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and adherence to industry standards throughout the design process.

At the end of the program, students will excel in creating impactful web experiences, leveraging their skills to meet the demands of today's digital landscape with creativity and technical proficiency.

Co-op

A Co-op provides experience in a workplace setting related to the student's field of study. The number of required work terms varies by program; however, the time spent in work terms must be at least 30% of the time spent in academic study for programs over 2 years in length, and 25% of time for programs 2 years and shorter in length.