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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Professional Certificate in UX Design for AR/VR course has been developed by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and Emeritus to give the learners a broad introduction of the new and emerging design interaction patterns and opportunities.

This course has been divided into five parts that include the foundations of XR and UX, non-visual interfaces UX techniques and processes, and industry-relevant tools for creating XR environments. Participants will also be given a design sprint and a UX capstone project to work upon for a corporate partner. 

They will learn about the best practices for research methodology, different roles, and stages involved in the design development process, fundamentals of UX design for XR and non-XR environments, methodologies for human-centered design and human-computer interactions, basics of critical design, essential elements of sound design, ambient computing, documenting and distributing their product.

They will be trained to analyze the potential outcomes of their designs, synthesize research for evaluating design decisions, prototype using the industry-relevant tool, and generate production assets.

The Highlights

  • Online course
  • 7 months course
  • 15-20 hours of weekly learning
  • Capstone projects
  • Certification by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering
  • Digital certificate
  • Industry guest speakers
  • Career support
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Programme Offerings

  • assignments
  • video lectures
  • Mentoring

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesTandon School of Engineering, New York

Fee details for the Professional Certificate in UX & Emerging Interaction Design course are given below:

  • Candidates have to pay an amount of USD 7,000 for this course.

Candidates can pay the fees in 2 instalments as well as given below:

  • 1st instalment- USD 3,495
  • 2nd instalment- USD 2,860

Candidates can pay the fees in 3 instalments as given below:

  • 1st instalment- USD 2,617
  • 2nd instalment- USD 1,963
  • 3rd instalment- USD 1,962

Candidates can pay the fees in 6 instalments as given below:

  • 1st instalment- USD 1,374
  • 2nd instalment- USD 1,034
  • 3rd instalment- USD 1,034
  • 4th instalment- USD 1,034
  • 5th instalment- USD 1,034
  • 6th instalment- USD 1,032

Fee details for Professional Certificate in UX & Emerging Interaction Design course

Particulars

                                                       Amount in USD

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2

3

4

5

6

Pay in full

USD 7000

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Pay in 2 instalments

USD 3495

USD 2860

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Pay in 3 instalments

USD 2617

USD 1963

USD 1962

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Pay in 6 instalments

USD 1374

USD 1034

USD 1034

USD 1034

USD 1034

USD 1032


Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates keen on pursuing this course are expected to have basic visual design skills and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.

Certification Qualifying Details

Course certification for Professional Certificate in UX & Emerging Interaction Design course will be awarded to the participants by NYU Tandon upon successful completion of the course.

What you will learn

As the Professional Certificate in UX Design for AR/VR course comes to an end, participants will have a clear understanding of the following:

  • They will have a strong set of skills in UX design for XR and emerging applications.
  • They will learn about the scalable technologies and processes used in building interfaces.
  • They will grasp the UX design principles for non-visual interfaces such as voice and haptics.
  • They will understand the various components of sound design.
  • They will learn how to market and get their product reviewed.
  • They will acknowledge the basic principles of human-centered design.
  • They will grasp the use of haptics in the XR environment.
  • They will understand the use of industry tools to design for voice and XR applications.

Who it is for

This course will be beneficial for the following candidates:

  • Designers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of UX design concepts and applications.
  • Product Designers/Managers keen on improving the user experience of the products/services provided by them and exploring new ideas for their products.
  • UX Engineers/Developers looking to further their careers in the field of UX design.
  • Consultants who aspire to enhance their knowledge of UX design in order to provide end-to-end solutions to their clients.

Application Details

Candidates who wish to register for the Professional Certificate in UX & Emerging Interaction Design course can follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Candidates can refer to the program URL for further course information 

Step 2: Click on apply now.

Step 3: Candidates have to create an account with NYU.

Step 4: Once the account has been created, candidates have to pay the course fees to get course access.

The Syllabus

  • Paradigm shifts
  • The cutting edge of today
  • UX with a broad brush
  • Beginning research in UX
  • Design development
  • Immersive and augmented interfaces
  • Best practices for XR usability
  • Bringing it together

  • Haptics
  • Sound design: theory and practice
  • Interactive audio

  • Introduction to unity
  • Setting the stage: world building
  • Production, refinement, and tuning
  • Sharing Your Vision

  • A Short History of Design Research & Evolution in Practice
  • Speculative and Critical Design
  • Designing for Systems and Systemic Transitions
  • Design Politics and Ethics

  • Conceptualizing 
  • Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Ideation and Storytelling
  • Prototyping
  • Synthesizing Data and Presentation
  • Show Your Work
  • Capstone Project

Instructors

Tandon School of Engineering, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who will instruct the course?

The course will be instructed by Nien Lam, Sebastian Buys from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Regine Gilbert from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

2: Who are the guest speakers?

The guest speakers will be Sean Thornton, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Audio UX and Eric Seay, Co-Founder and CXO at Audio UX.

3: What is Emeritus?

Emeritus is an online education provider who has collaborated with New York University to provide executive education courses worldwide.

4: Is there a refund policy?

If the participants are not satisfied with the course, they can contact the officials within 14 days of the course to avail of a refund.

5: How can I contact Emeritus?

Participants can contact emeritus by dropping a mail on nyu@emeritus.org or calling at +13158710015.

6: Is there an option for paying in instalments?

Participants can pay the course fees in two, three, or six installments at their convenience. 

7: Will the hard copy of the certificate be given?

No, participants will be given a digital certificate upon course completion.

8: What are the real world applications?

Real-world applications for this course include discussing the user experience design of apple, using google cardboard to explore virtual reality experiences and various other studies.

9: Is there a placement guarantee?

Participants will be equipped with the skills required to be prepared for a job in this field, however, no placement guarantee is given.

10: When is included in career guidance?

Participants will be helped in building their resume and LinkedIn profile, navigating the job search, guided by industry experts, prepared for their interviews and improving their elevator pitch.

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