Interaction Design, Honours Bachelor of

Learn to design experiences and systems that extend beyond the screen.Program OverviewShape how our world interactsIf people interact with something, a designer shaped it — whether it's apps, wearables, immersive worlds, smart products or even AI. Learn theory, skills and techniques to improve user experiences, taught by expert faculty of Canada’s largest arts school. This program was Ontario’s first four-year degree of its kind, and curriculum is constantly updated to meet evolving needs of industry and the world.A psychological approach to designWhile many other interaction design programs focus on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI), our degree teaches how to understand people so you can anticipate their thoughts, feelings and decisions. You'll learn many human skills that AI can't replace, including: Human behaviour and cognition. Decision-making and motivation. Equity-centred and ethical design. Emotional and social experience. Accessibility and inclusive design. Gain real-world experience in the classroomApply your learning in a studio-based environment that mirrors the process of creative industry: pitching ideas, user testing, ideation and creating real-world projects to build your portfolio. You’ll work with the same tools used by leading designers, including: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity, microcontrollers, AR/VR systems, sensors, wearables, 3D printers, digital fabrication and artificial Intelligence.Create real interactive systemsIn Sheridan's Interaction Design program, you won't just design mock-ups — you'll build real interactive systems such as: Mobile apps and digital platforms. Interactive products and physical computing. Augmented, virtual and mixed-reality experiences. Dynamic data-driven visualizations. Smart environments and connected devices. Experimental future interfaces and speculative systems. Stand out as a job-ready graduateThe final year of this program is built around a major thesis project and professional portfolio that can make you stand out to employers. In addition to your skills as a designer, you'll also graduate with experience working with industry-level case studies; advanced technical and research skills; a strong creative identity; and the confidence to lead projects, not just follow instructions. Graduates of this program have been hired directly out of school by notable employers such as: Google Amazon Meta IBM Microsoft RBC Capital One Sapient Razorfish Tencent Autodesk IDEO Shopify Tendril Scotiabank OANDA Christie Jam3 Momet Factory Pivot Electronic Arts (EA) TVO Loblaw PointClickCare SAP Rogers Idea Theorem Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a further seven-year term beginning May 27, 2020 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. The current consent remains in effect until this renewal process is complete. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).PBIDS