COURSE CURRICULUM

Laurier Brantford’s User Experience (UX) program provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of designing engaging, user-centered experiences. In your first year, you will build a strong foundation through core courses such as Design Thinking, Digital Technology Lab, UX Strategy, UX Writing, Service Design, and UX Research Methods I, which teach you to understand user needs, apply creative problem-solving, and develop practical design skills. You can also explore electives like Critical Game Design, Introduction to Programming, Business in a Networked Society, and Introduction to Psychology, allowing you to tailor your learning to your interests and broaden your perspective on technology, behavior, and innovation. As you progress into upper-year courses, you will deepen your expertise with advanced topics such as Design of Immersive Spaces, Graphic Design Studio III, UX Research Methods II, Interaction Design II, and a Capstone project that challenges you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. This combination of theory, research, and hands-on practice ensures that graduates leave prepared to design meaningful and accessible experiences in diverse industries including retail, healthcare, finance, education, and technology. By integrating creativity, strategic thinking, and social awareness, the program equips you to become a skilled UX professional capable of shaping products and services that truly meet human needs.