Course Overview
Building upon foundational concepts from the Introduction to UI/UX Design course, this advanced-level class delves into the complexities of the design process, equipping students with advanced techniques and practices. The course emphasizes creating accessible and inclusive digital environments, focusing on interaction design principles, design systems, and responsive design methods. Students will develop and analyze UI/UX case studies, create high-fidelity prototypes, and use metrics to refine their designs. Emphasis will also be placed on integrating user feedback and navigating ethical considerations to address real-world design challenges.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$623.69 - $635.73 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply interaction design principles to create intuitive interfaces that ensure seamless user interactions and improve overall usability.
- Utilize design systems to ensure consistency and scalability in designs, creating reusable UI components.
- Craft designs that are responsive and accessible, providing a seamless experience across multiple devices and adhering to inclusive design standards.
- Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, employing iterative design processes and incorporating user feedback.
- Evaluate designs based on usability, aesthetics, and overall user experience, utilizing user research and testing.
- Recognize and navigate ethical considerations in UI/UX design, adhering to legal obligations and guidelines.
- Develop compelling UI/UX case studies demonstrating application of design principles and effective communication of design solutions.
- Effectively incorporate user feedback into design iterations to improve user experience and address usability issues.
- Develop high-fidelity prototypes to test and validate design concepts before final implementation.
- Use metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of UI/UX designs and make data-driven improvements.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Advanced UI/UX (GDES 3150) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Diploma Part-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 3150 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52728
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 52728
- $623.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Joyce Lam
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. For subscription information, please visit: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-adobe-software-for-students-3588/
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of GDES 3150 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93231
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 93231
- $635.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Conan Galloway
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. You will require access to Adobe Creative Cloud to start this course and it is your responsibility to have this access in place prior to course start. Students who are currently registered in BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Information explaining how to obtain an Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. If you are taking Graphic design programs, here is the suggested order to take them. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/flexible-learning-graphic-design-certificate-recommended-order-of-courses.pdf
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