Program Overview
Become the Bridge Between Design and Experience
Step into a rapidly growing, high-demanding field and earn your certificate in UI/UX Web App & Design. This program introduces students to the interconnected fields of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX). UI emphasizes creating functional, user-centric designs, while UX focuses on high-level thinking, including research, testing, and understanding human behavior.
The program delves into the design process, guiding students through four key UX phases:
- User research
- Design
- Testing
- Implementation
Our 10-month, online curriculum teaches you to apply UX principles when designing digital experiences that are easy to use, enjoyable and meet user needs. You’ll engage in topics such as the intersection of UX with branding, user journeys, and effective creative solutions. Improve UI by focusing on interactivity, aesthetics, and minimizing user pain points through consistent, mobile-first strategies.
 | Who Should Apply?This certificate is intended for professionals with an interest in design, human-computer interfacing, and providing excellent products. If you enjoy combining analytical skills with your creative ideas, this program is the program for you.
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Customize Your Degree (Stackable MFA)
Certificate + Certificate + Certificate + Capstone = Stackable Master of Fine Arts
Combine this certificate with two others in creative arts sectors to craft your own Master of Fine Arts degree program. Our stackable certificates offer not only versatility but also an economical path to a prestigious qualification. Pave your way toward an MFA in Entertainment, Design & Creative Enterprise – a degree that stands as the pinnacle of achievement in the fine arts. Learn more about the MFA stackable degree.
Explore more certificate options for the MFA Stackable degree:
CG Advanced Animation 2D Advanced Animation Animation Foundations TV Writing Screenwriting Film/TV Business
Admissions Requirements
* Due to high demand enrollment is limited
All applicants to the 2D advanced animation certificate graduate program must submit the following:
- Application Form. Each applicant must complete an application form. The application form is available at grad.lipscomb.edu/apply.
- Application Fee. Each application should be accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Official Transcript(s). Each applicant must submit an official transcript, showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all schools attended. Official transcript(s) Undergraduate degrees with a cumulative 3.0 GPA will receive priority consideration.
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
* Applicants are not required to take the GRE exam. Evaluations of applicants will weigh heavily on Portfolio of design work; Letters of recommendation and Undergrad GPA. Minimum undergrad GPA required is a 3.0.
