Interaction Design (IxD)

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Interaction Design (“IXD”) Baccalaureate Degree program focuses on human behavior and user experience in designing and developing mobile applications, responsive web design and user experiences, service design, and social networks way-finding projects, brick and mortar and online retailing, exhibit design and more. This program encourages a culture where students learn the value of collaboration, vision, risk-taking, discovery, entrepreneurship, passion, social responsibility, and play. Students will immerse themselves in an environment that focuses on the practical application of user-centered, needs-based design solutions built upon vital research and development, observation, and prototyping.

Interaction Designers can influence the future development of products, systems, and services in fields as diverse as education, healthcare, banking, business, and more. The program graduates will enter into related employment such as mobile interface design, web design, user experience design (UX), user interaction design (UI), human-computer interaction, and more. For additional information, or to schedule an interview and tour of our facilities, please contact the Visual Communications Department at 934-420-2181.

Typical Employment Opportunities

• Application Development
• Data Visualization
• Immersive Experience
• Interactive Installation
• Kiosk Design and Development
• Museum Experience Design
• User Experience Design (UX)
• User Interface Design (UI)
• Web Development and Design

Interaction Design (IXD) (BS) Program Outcomes

• Graduates will develop and build upon strong foundational design skills through exploration and experimentation.
• Graduates will master skill sets in traditional and digital techniques to design successful interactive experiences.
• Graduates will exhibit an understanding of graphic design and interaction design from both an historical perspective as well as from a contemporary perspective with current and future trends of industry being paramount.
• Graduates will build professional skills including resume development, self promotion, job search, industry procedures and practices and presentation techniques.
• Graduates will present a portfolio of work in order to successfully compete in the current job market and to apply for graduate study.  In this portfolio, students will demonstrate knowledge of current technical and conceptual interaction design standards.

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Qualifications for the Interaction Design Program

To be considered for admission to the Interaction Design Program, you must meet the following qualifications:

• A freshman high school GPA of 80 or higher
• A transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher
• One high school or college level art class
• A passing score on the Interaction Design Program aptitude test

In addition to these qualifications, we also look for applicants who demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills. If you are interested in pursuing a career in interaction design, we encourage you to apply to our program.

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Farmingdale State College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.