GD 320Interaction Design

4 credits · Graphic Design · Penn State

This class advances the concepts, technologies, and languages used to design and build modern interactive experiences learned in GD110 and GD210. GD320 will explore the visual aspects and structural flow of interface design. Through projects, lectures, and workshops students will explore design strategies for web and mobile devices. Students will design screen-based experiences through research and empathy to achieve their user's end-goals and objectives. Core concepts might include content strategy, personas, sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, information architecture, and usability principles. The objectives for this course are to give graphic design students experience in the complexities of digital visual communication in emerging mediums. Students will receive instruction regarding the graphic designer's role in complex, collaborative digital communications.