School of Media and Design (draft)
The School of Media and Design at Algonquin College brings together a dynamic mix of programs and learning environments designed to spark creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you’re drawn to visual design, digital media, storytelling, or emerging technologies, you’ll find programs that encourage self-expression while building strong technical and problem-solving skills.
Learn from industry professionals who bring real-world insight into the classroom, and apply your knowledge through hands-on projects with real clients. Using state-of-the-art facilities, industry-standard software, and the latest technology, you’ll gain practical experience that prepares you for today’s fast-moving, ever-evolving creative industries.
Our programs are flexible, engaging, and deeply connected to current industry needs, helping you develop the confidence and adaptability to succeed in a global and multi-faceted field. With so many options available, you can tailor your path to match your passions and career goals, supported every step of the way.
Programs
Our programs are flexible, engaging and profoundly applicable in today’s communication and design industries, providing our students with the tools, technology, and creative problem-solving skills required to excel in today’s digital world.
- Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) (Co-op) Pathway for Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) (Co-op) Pathway for Business Administration - Marketing and Business
- Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication (Honours) (Co-op) Pathway for Public Relations
- Bachelor of Information Technology - Interactive Multimedia and Design (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Interior Design (Entry Level 06) (Honours) (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) (Co-op)
Explore our Facilities
Our students learn in a variety of state-of-the-art labs, studios, and creative spaces, outfitted with leading-edge equipment and industry-standard software. Across our media and design programs, students build technical expertise while developing creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking. They also gain valuable experience working on real-world projects, often with real clients, applying their skills to meaningful and portfolio-ready work.
Specialized spaces such as film and media editing suites, animation labs, and drawing studios allow students to practice and refine their craft in environments that reflect current industry standards. From foundational training in drawing, design, and visual storytelling to advanced work using tools like Cintiq screens and 2D and 3D animation software, students gain hands-on experience that prepares them to thrive in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving digital industries. With guidance from faculty who are active in their fields, students stay connected to current trends and expectations. This immersive learning environment helps graduates enter the workforce with confidence, adaptability, and a strong creative voice.