Hi all,
On the heels of Maurice's question about UI/UX/IxDA groups in Toronto, and Matthew and Mario's excellent answers, I was wondering what formal UI/UX/IxDA educational opportunities are available in Toronto. I've checked our list archives, at http://interactiondesigners.com/topics.php?topic=education, and done some web searching. What I've found so far is listed below; has anyone had experience with the below courses and programs? And what am I missing? Yours, Kivi Centennial College Course: CG-248 Interface Design and Usability for the Web http://db2.centennialcollege.ca/ce/coursedetail.php?CourseCode=CG-248 * Develop a broad understanding of user interface design, including human factors, usability and information architecture, and their use in web design. Course: SWS-314 Computer and Human Interaction http://db2.centennialcollege.ca/ft/FMPro?-db=FTDetail.fp5&-format=course _detail.htm&-lay=detail&-max=10&-find=&-op=eq&Course+Code=SWS-314 * The course focuses on the factors affecting the design of HCI. Humber College Course: HTTP 250 Web Information Architecture http://postgraduate.humber.ca/courses/HTTP_250.HTM * In this course students will learn about and create navigation and way-finding systems that will allow the website to work to specifications. Course: HTTP 300 Usability and Accessibility http://postgraduate.humber.ca/courses/HTTP_300.HTM * Testing, evaluating, and revising are all parts of this course. Ryerson University (Chang School, i.e. continuing education) Course: CCPS 613 Human-Computer Interaction http://ce-online.ryerson.ca/ce_2008-2009/calendar/default.asp?section=co urse&sub=0&mode=course&ccode=CCPS%20613 * This course introduces the concepts of human-computer interaction and usability testing. Topics include: human information processing, usability principles, models of interaction, user interface paradigms, design of user interfaces. University of Toronto Human-Computer Interaction (Science Program) - Specialty in Bachelor of Computer Science http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/ofr/calendar/prg_csc.htm (scroll down to near bottom) * For careers in the technical, psychological and social aspects of working with computers. Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (various courses) http://www.usabilitynet.org/usability/university.htm#Canada * Undergraduate: o Ergonomic Design of Information Systems o Human Centred Systems Design o Human Computer Interface Design for Complex Systems o Cognitive Ergonomics o Case Studies in Ergonomics * Graduate: o Design of Work Places o Experimental Methods in Human Factors Design o Methods in Human Factors Research o Human Factors in Information Technology o Design of Human Machine Systems o Human Control of Telerobotic Systems o Cognitive Work Analysis o Theoretical Foundations of Human Factors o Design of Ecological Interfaces Faculty of Information (was the library school) http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca/content/blogcategory/258/318/ * Lots of graduate-level courses and programs touching on various aspects of information management. Knowledge Media Design Institute Collaborative Program http://www.kmdi.utoronto.ca/graduate/ * The Collaborative Program in Knowledge Media Design (KMD) provides a specialization for graduate students from a variety of academic backgrounds to engage in the design, prototyping, evaluation, and use of media intended to support and enhance the ability of individuals and groups to think, communicate, learn, and create knowledge. York University Bachelor of Information Technology (BA ITEC) http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/programs/template.asp?id=452 * The ITEC program prepares you to work at the interface between people and computer technologies - a "user's advocate" who can design, implement, customize and manage technologies to serve their users. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
