Overview
Program description
Students in the Interactive Media Design - Web course of Georgian College are instructed in the use of current Web and Internet technologies to create innovative, interactive products for a variety of users, platforms, and devices. They are taught to plan, design, and develop engaging and intuitive user interfaces. Courses cover the use of current technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, the Document Object Model (DOM), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and a variety of popular scripting frameworks. With a focus on user-centred design, students apply human-computer interaction principles, standards-based technologies, and web application best practices to create an accessible, usable, and captivating user experience.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as designers and/or developers of interactive interfaces for a wide variety of organizations. They may function as internal specialists, or as part of an external team as a contractor or vendor. Such roles require professionals who are well-connected, adaptable, creative, innovative, forward-thinking, and personable team players with strong communication skills. Job titles might include Web Designer/Developer, User Experience Designer, Interactive Designer, Front-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Web Content Manager, and User Interface Designer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- HTML, CSS, and JS Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Digital Design Principles
- User Experience
- Web Programming using PHP
- Interface Design Using CSS
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Graphic Design Computer SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.
Secondary or high school transcripts with proof of graduation, subjects taken and grades received.
Math and English credits are required at the Grade 12 level.
Technological requirements
You are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac) prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following specifications:
Hardware- Intel i3 processor or AMD equivalent
- 4GB of memory or greater
- 250GB hard drive
- Microsoft Windows (current version)
- Apple OS X (current version)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Visual Studio
Tuition Fee
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International
13740 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6870 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
2720 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1360 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.