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Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design Linda Wagner, Program Director Mary Larson, Program Advisor Website: http:// mhcid.washington.edu. Agenda. HCI + Design field HCI+D at UW Program Philosophy Program Logistics. HCI+Design : Trends & Needs.
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Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design • Linda Wagner, Program Director • Mary Larson, Program Advisor • Website: http://mhcid.washington.edu Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
Agenda • HCI + Design field • HCI+D at UW • Program Philosophy • Program Logistics Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+Design: Trends & Needs • A growing demand for a combination of technical and design skills • Industry need for multi-disciplinary masters students Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
Human-Computer Interaction • Creative problem-solving skills in the context of emerging technology • Multi-disciplinary • Collaborative community Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
Design • Creative • Analytic • Contextual Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Multi-Disciplinary • Unprecedented joint support from 4 UW department sponsors • Computer Science and Engineering • Design, in School of Art • Human-Centered Design & Engineering • Information School • Elective courses to strengthen and deepen • Diverse cohort of learners Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Community • Diversity of fellow students • Faculty from 4 departments • Choice of elective courses • Special Interest Group Research • Weekly dub seminar, annual dub retreat • University resources Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Intensive • Full-time intensive, day-time program • Fall Kick-off • Multiple team projects • Summer Capstone • Industry involvement Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Core Concepts Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Core Courses Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Elective Courses Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Core Concepts Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
Career Next Steps • Plan, research, strategize, design, prototype, develop, launch, manage, and lead in multiple domains across software, interfaces, devices, systems. User experience designer UX program manager Usability researcher User experience researcher UX architect Design manager Interaction designer Producer Content strategist UI designer Design researcher Prototype developer Creative director Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
Application Logistics • What to Apply For: “Design Use Build (MHCID)” • Application Materials • Deadline: February 1, 2014 http://mhcid.washington.edu Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington
HCI+D at UW: Contact Website: http://mhcid.washington.edu Advisor: Mary Larson Phone: 206-543-0576 Email: mglarson@uw.edu Thank you! Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design University of Washington