Interactive Media Design (Co-op)

Program overview

Build the creative and technical skills to be adaptable within the media industry. Interactive Media Design is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in the digital media industry. Web design, programming, as well as video and motion graphic skills, are in demand in all employment sectors. You explore the primary elements of media project planning and development with equal importance given to the creative and technical aspects. This balanced foundational learning experience prepares graduates to be generalists in the media industry, allowing you to contribute to a wide variety of roles as you begin your career.

Program structure

The Interactive Media Design program is structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience over a two-year period. Key features of the program include:

• Hands-on media production with a strong emphasis on practical skills.
• Opportunities to specialize through program-specific elective courses.
• Individual and team-based projects guided by faculty and industry experts.
• Real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term, subject to availability and academic eligibility.

Students navigate their learning opportunities using the operating system of their choice, such as Mac OS X or Windows. This industry-driven program equips students with a diverse skill set, making them adaptable in today's dynamic job market across all sectors.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on media production through courses in web design, programming, video, and motion graphics.
• Real-world experience working with industry clients through applied projects.
• Paid co-operative education (co-op) work term, providing valuable industry experience.
• Opportunities to focus on specializations such as motion graphic design or web development.
• Collaboration with faculty and experts in the media field to enhance learning.

Career Options

Graduates of the Interactive Media Design program can pursue a variety of exciting career opportunities in Canada, including:

• Web Developer: Responsible for building and maintaining websites, ensuring functionality and user experience.
• Motion Graphics Designer: Creates animated graphics and visual effects for various media platforms.
• UX Designer: Focuses on enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability and accessibility of products.
• Video Producer: Manages video production projects from concept to completion, including filming and editing.
• Graphic Designer: Designs visual content for print and digital media, including advertisements and branding materials.

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