What is Interaction Design at ArtCenter?
The BS in Interaction program is committed to teaching students, through user-centered design how to make human-digital interactions useful, innovative and delightful. From mobile apps, websites and software to autonomous cars, VR, games and wearable tech, Interaction is at the heart of the digital user experience (UX)- what people think, feel and do. Our curriculum emphasizes core methods, tools and processes that prepare students to lead as new digital technologies emerge.
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The program begins with hands-on classes in graphic and product design, strategy, human-computer interaction and investigative research, as well as theory and criticism through the humanities and sciences. Students can expect to get very good at storytelling, modeling, sketching, paper prototyping and thinking about creative ways to convey user experiences. Coursework explores broad modalities in design—auditory, tactile and motion. In upper terms, students focus on developing their own design perspectives and devise new solutions to specific contemporary and future design challenges. We also offer our students transdisciplinary and elective studios so they can experiment, hone their skills and get exposure to other Art Center departments.
Interaction Design 1 : Human Centered Design
Interaction Design 2: From Macro to Micro Interactions
Interaction Design 3: Understanding Users
Interactive Prototyping 1
Interactive Prototyping 2
Interactive Prototyping 3
Introduction to Computer Science for Artists and Designers
Human Factor and Design Psychology
3D Fundamentals
The Way Things Work
Digital Electronics
Materials Exploration
Rapid Prototyping
Communication Design
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Motion
History and Futures of IxD
Writing Studio
HS Elective
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Interaction Design 4 : Ecosystems
Interaction Design 5: product & Service Design
Interaction Design 6: Interactive Data Visualization
Interaction Studio: Mediatecture
Advanced Interaction Studio : Tangible and Physical Computing
Advanced Interaction Studio : Immersion-VR/AR/MR
Advanced Interaction Sponsored Studios
Art of Research
Communication Design 2
Type 3,4
Branding
Professional Practice 1
Internships for Course Credit
6th Term Review
Branding
Professional Practice 1
Internships for Course Credit
6th Term Review

Advanced Interaction Studio
Interaction Studio: Portfolio Preparation
IxD 7: Senior Projects
IxD 8: Senior Projects
Studio Elective
Studio Elective
H+ S Elective
Professional Pracice 2

Interaction Design is the study and craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. It is about shaping digital experiences for people’s use.
How to Apply
Interaction Design is the study and craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. It is about shaping digital experiences for people’s use. Submissions, therefore, should demonstrate a keen interest in user experience, along with your personal creativity and vision. Find more information on admissions in general as well as details on portfolio requirements and sample projects for Interaction Design candidates.