Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area, to deliver this program to international students at their campus in North York, Ontario.

Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Open

Closed

Waitlisted

Start Term

Availability

International
Availability

Competitive?

Spring 2024

Schedule

Spring 2024

Level 01

Fall 2024

Level 02

Winter 2025

Break

Spring 2025

Level 03

Fall 2025

Level 04

Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Diploma (2 Years)

Program Code

6149X01FXB

Area of Interest

Arts and Design

School

School of Media and Design

Campus

CDI - North York

Other Campuses

Ottawa

NOTE:

The Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 intakes of this program have been suspended.

Build the creative and technical skills to be adaptable to any media industry career.

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 the technical aspects. This balanced learning experience prepares graduates to be generalists in the media industry, meaning you can jump into a wide variety of roles as you begin your careers....(read more)

Overview

Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area, to deliver this program to international students at their campus in North York, Ontario.

Build the creative and technical skills to be adaptable to any media industry career.

Strong emphasis is placed on hands-on media production through courses in computer-based web design and programming, as well as video and motion graphics. Through several program-specific elective courses, you can focus your path towards specializing as a motion graphic designer or a web developer, or you can choose to remain as a generalist, depending on your interests. You plan and execute individual and team-based projects under the guidance of a faculty, industry experts in the media field. You gain practical experience working with live clients through applied projects. You navigate these learning opportunities with the operating system of your choice, such as Mac OS X or Windows.

This industry-driven program provides you with the diverse skillset that makes you adaptable in today`s dynamic job market across all sectors. Graduates may find employment in a wide variety of fields utilizing their skills in dynamic media development, web design and programming, photography, videography, motion graphics, project management, UX design, graphic design and content management. Other opportunities involve start-up businesses or work as a freelancer or contractor.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

Are highly adaptable to today`s technology.
Are imaginative and enjoy solving problems.
Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning.
Aspire to balance skills in creative video design with web-development programming.
Enjoy working on team projects.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided with a CDI email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

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Level 01

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

ENL1813Z

Course Name:

Communications I

Course Description:

Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-orient... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

GED0020Z

Course Name:

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Course Description:

How do entrepreneurs identify opportunities that others overlook? What are the underlying beliefs and assumptions that enable them to succee... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

MTM6101Z

Course Name:

Introduction to Photography

Course Description:

Students discover the capabilities of professional level cameras by exploring the functions beyond simply pointing and clicking. By using ma... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

MTM6130Z

Course Name:

Web Development I

Course Description:

Designing and developing websites in browsers starts with the basics of two coding languages HTML and CSS. Students discover web development... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6160Z

Course Name:

Digital Graphics

Course Description:

The creation of digital art requires an understanding of the modern techniques, tools and file formats the industry uses. By exploring and u... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6162Z

Course Name:

Design Foundations

Course Description:

Through a hands-on approach to design theory, students become objective rather than subjective about good design. Through project-based lear... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Level 02

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

ENL6007Z

Course Name:

Professional Communication in Digital Media

Course Description:

Strong communication skills are a key part of professional success. Students focus on writing clear, correct and concise print and web-based... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

MTM6200Z

Course Name:

Video Foundations

Course Description:

Students explore the full video production life cycle, from planning and pre-production to editing and post-production. Video and audio tech... + Read More

Hours:

84.0

Code:

MTM6201Z

Course Name:

Web Development II

Course Description:

This course expands on the basic knowledge of HTML and CSS to incorporate topics such as accessibility, search engine optimization, fluid de... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6231Z

Course Name:

Content Management Systems I

Course Description:

In the fast-paced media industry, not every project needs to be built from scratch. Content Management Systems (CMS) offer pre-built functio... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Code:

MTM6260Z

Course Name:

User Experience Design I

Course Description:

A multiple-stage approach introduces the user experience (UX) design process. Students create user interfaces by applying UX strategies, use... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Level 03

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

MTM6302Z

Course Name:

Web Development III

Course Description:

Users have come to expect a dynamic, interactive experience when exploring sites; this interactivity is fundamental to creating a modern use... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6304Z

Course Name:

Media Project Planning

Course Description:

Effective management of time, resources, clients and teams is crucial to the success of any project. Students utilize the theory of project ... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6305Z

Course Name:

User Experience Design II

Course Description:

Todays interfaces should be intuitive, easy to use and satisfy customer needs so that products and services are successful. The user experie... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Elective (choose 1)

Code:

MTM6303Z

Course Name:

Content Management Systems II

Course Description:

Content Management Systems are great tools to build dynamic websites without writing any code, however there are projects where the default ... + Read More

Hours:

70.0

Code:

MTM6306Z

Course Name:

Video Production

Course Description:

Working with industry standard ideas and techniques, students will move beyond the basics of film and video and develop a deeper knowledge a... + Read More

Hours:

70.0

Choose one from equivalencies

Code:

GED6149

Course Name:

General Education Elective

Course Description:

Students choose one course from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following theme requirements: Arts in Society... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Level 04

Code

Course Name & Description

Hours

Code:

MTM6460Z

Course Name:

Applied Projects

Course Description:

Students work with real clients or on industry-reflective projects, using teamwork and acquired skills to build real-world applications and ... + Read More

Hours:

84.0

Code:

MTM6461Z

Course Name:

Digital Portfolio

Course Description:

Students explore the creation of print and digital publication in multiple formats, building on prior layout, design and software knowledge.... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

Elective (choose 2)

Code:

MTM6403Z

Course Name:

Motion Design

Course Description:

This course expands the world of motion graphics and visual effects to help students build precision, control and fluency of expression with... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6404Z

Course Name:

Web Applications

Course Description:

Web applications are much more than just responsive websites. They can provide users with the experience of a native application while allow... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6406Z

Course Name:

Business Marketing

Course Description:

Business acumen plays a vital role in the success of interactive media design professionals. Students periodically interact with industry pr... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Code:

MTM6407Z

Course Name:

Web Development IV

Course Description:

While HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are the core of any website, a developer uses many other tools to get the job done. Expand upon what student... + Read More

Hours:

56.0

Choose one from equivalencies

Code:

GED6149

Course Name:

General Education Elective

Course Description:

Students choose one course from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following theme requirements: Arts in Society... + Read More

Hours:

42.0

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Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may expect to find employment in a wide variety of positions such as: media director; video and audio technician; production coordinator; production assistant; production director; technical project lead; graphic layout designer; interactive developer; UX designer; web developer; project manager; videographer; motion graphics editor; CMS specialist; front-end developer; back end developer; video producer.

Pathways

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BA (Honours) in TV, Radio and New Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication and Digital Media Studies

Various Degree Programs

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Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.

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Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Complete both individual and collaborative interactive media projects effectively.
Use best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich-media content.
Contribute to the assessment of the requirements of an interactive media project.
Contribute to the development, budgeting, planning and professional presentation of an interactive media project.
Design a media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using current best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
Build effective and dynamic Web sites and/or mobile applications.
Identify and analyze ethical and professional issues arising in an online environment.
Apply research and conceptual skills to propose possible solutions for mobile/multimedia/Web development problems.
Use creative and critical thinking techniques in the effective design, development and implementation of an interactive media project.
Contribute to the assessment of the financial, technical and artistic success of an interactive media project.
Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2023/2024 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program-related expenses include:

Before beginning the program, students are required to purchase either a Windows or OSX(Macbook) laptop with these minimum specs (cost: $1,700 - $2,500): Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD or HDD internal storage, 13 screen (larger preferred). Laptop power supply required for in-class use.

Students are required to purchase an external storage device of 1TB or larger which is compatible with their laptop (cost: $70-$150).

Students will need to acquire their own domain name and web hosting (cost: $100/year). This will be done in class with a teacher`s guidance in second semester.

Students will need to purchase a DSLR or Mirrorless camera with detachable lenses. Your professor will be using a Canon camera for in class demo.

Camera and lens packages start at approximately $500. Cameras will be required by Week 2 of the first semester. Minimum specs and required equipment include: Any camera brand will work. Minimum lens requirement of 18-55mm (longer zoom range such as 24-105 is preferred but costs more), minimum resolution of 16-megapixels, capable of RAW and JPEG formats, capable of recording full HD video (listed as FHD or 1920x1080 resolution), on-board microphone, one class-10 (10MB/s or faster) MicroSD HC Memory Card of 32GB or larger (cost: $100).

Additional investments may be required for camera equipment during final semester:

Tripod with a fluid head & quick release plate (approx. $100 +).
Additional Class 10 (10MB/s or faster) MicroSD HC Memory Cards, 64GB or larger (cost: $150).
Telephoto or Zoom lens: 70-200mm f4.0 or better (cost: $700 - $1,700).
External flash lighting device - specifics to be discussed with course professor.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

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Admissions Next Steps

College Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

Program Eligibility

English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.

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