Pursue your passion for web design and programming
Interactive Media Design – Web Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program
Learn to build great user experiences for a variety of applications. A unique blend of design and programming training.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
Students 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-centered design, students apply human-computer interaction principles, standards-based technologies, and web application best practices to create an accessible, usable, and captivating user experience.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
This program includes a co-op work term component where you will gain practical, on-the-job experience in your field.
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What are the admission requirements for the Interactive Media Design – Web program?
Interactive Media Design – Web admission 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. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Admission details
To be successful in this program, you are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac1) 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
OPERATING SYSTEM
- Microsoft Windows (current version) or
- Apple OS X (current version)1
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Photoshop2
- Adobe Illustrator2
- Microsoft Office3
- Microsoft Visual Studio3
Please note that your existing notebook computer will likely satisfy the above hardware requirements. Contact the Program Co-ordinator if you need further information about these requirements.
| 1 | Mac users will need to have Microsoft Windows installed either as a disk partition or using a third-party virtualization software package |
| 2 | All Adobe products are available via a monthly subscription license fee (check http://adobe.com for current education pricing) |
| 3 | Microsoft product licenses are provided through an agreement with Microsoft Canada at no additional cost |
What career paths can I take in web design and programming?
Your Interactive Media Design – Web diploma gives you many 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.
Flex MORE. Study Interactive Media Design – Web part-time
Benefits of studying part-time:
- Register on a course-by-course basis, paying as you go
- Online and evening courses that fit your schedule
- MORE choices. We are always adding more flexible delivery programs and courses.
What you need to know:
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What courses are included in the Interactive Media Design – Web diploma program?
Course overview
18 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
1 Program Option Course
5 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Interactive Media Design – Web program outline.
- COMP 1002 – HTML, CSS, and JS Fundamentals
- COMP 1030 – Programming Fundamentals
- COMP 1051 – Digital Design Principles
- COMP 1102 – User Experience
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
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