IXD 206

This Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) course provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom theory to employment practices in the interaction design industry. Students will complete 140 hours, over a 5-week period, by choosing one of two pathways: practicum work experience or professional development (PD). Students are responsible for securing their own practicum placement by week 4 of the course, with the support, consultation, and approval of the assigned instructor. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) course provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom theory to employment practices in the interaction design industry. Students will complete 140 hours, over a 5-week period, by choosing one of two pathways: practicum work experience or professional development (PD). Students are responsible for securing their own practicum placement by week 4 of the course, with the support, consultation, and approval of the assigned instructor.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>IXD 206 is an approved Experiential course for Cap Core requirements. Students with a CGPA less than 2.33 (C+) will be required to take the professional development pathway or obtain approval from the program coordinator to pursue the practicum pathway.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to students in the Interaction Design Diploma<br/><strong>