Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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UX 499 - UX and Communication Design Internship

6 lecture hours 0 lab hours 6 credits
Course Description
The senior user experience (UX) and communication design student is required to gain practical industry experience in the field of UX and technical communication. All internships must be arranged through the department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication. This internship is designed to allow the student to experience the realities of the UX and technical communication profession. Each student is required to submit a comprehensive final report documenting all aspects of the internship. (prereq: senior standing, consent of the program director)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Students should learn how the UX and communication areas fit in with the rest of the company
  • Students should learn how jobs are assigned to these areas of the company
  • Students should learn how to assist their supervisors in conceptualizing a project
  • Students should learn how to assist or take charge of completing a project
  • Student should learn the value of performing as a professional by being critical, helpful, punctual and polite
  • Student should learn the value of cooperating with fellow employees

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Must be senior status
  • Permission of the department chair 

Course Topics
  • The projects are dependent on the host company

Coordinator
Nadya Shalamova



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