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Mentorship: Design Communication Arts & User Experience

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DESMA X 482.14

Work one-on-one with an instructor who guides your development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, design competition, freelance assignment, or other advanced goal.

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Typically Available
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $845.00

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About This Course

Work one-on-one with an instructor who guides your development of a meaningful project geared toward a portfolio piece, design competition, freelance assignment or other advanced goal. Students choose their own mentors, who are usually DCA or UX instructors. Together, the student and instructor arrange to meet at a museum, studio, cafe or other site of design interest for six hours over the course of the quarter.
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Design Communication Arts (DCA), Advanced Design Communication Arts (ADCA) or User Experience Certificate. User Experience students must complete at least three courses prior to applying for a mentorship. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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REG#
406484
Fee:
$845.00
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Notes

Mentors must sign the application form before enrollment can be processed.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Spring 2026 Schedule

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REG#
407815
Fee:
$845.00
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Mentors must sign the application form before enrollment can be processed.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

This course applies toward the following programs

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Design Communication Arts

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Design Communication Arts

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Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

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User Experience

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User Experience

certificate Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.

Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.

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