About Interactive Media Design (inm) in Seneca College

About the Program

This two-year diploma program offers knowledge on design, development, implementation and management of digital strategies and multimedia applications.

Your studies will provide you the ability to develop and manage both creative and technical strategies in the fields of graphic design, motion graphics, web technologies, as well as introduction to gaming and visual effects applications.

As a part of your final semester, you will engage in an independent production and internship opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the relevant field.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• User interface (UI)
• User experience (UX)
• Interactive design
• Web development
• 3D environments
• Audio and video editing
• Game and motion design

Work Experience

Internships

Each student will complete a 120-hour field placement/internship as a requirement for graduation. The internship will be completed at the end of fourth semester upon approval of the Co-ordinator. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in industry and make connections that will start them off on their careers.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• Digital media strategist
• Designer
• Interactive project manager 
• Digital media developer

You may also pursue roles in advertising, graphic design or interactive media for corporate, scientific or educational institutions.

Academic qualification equivalents

When applying to a Seneca degree program you must submit:

• High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 showing all program specific pre-requisite courses.

• Transcripts must include six (6) senior level courses equivalent to Ontario university preparatory credits with an overall average of 65%.
• High school/secondary school diploma (certificate of completion).
• You may submit transcripts or certificates for any completed university/postsecondary college courses or programs taken inside or outside of Canada.
• Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
• Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be notified if this is needed.

When applying to a Seneca graduate certificate program you must submit:

• Complete university and college transcripts for all years of study.
• University or college credential (degree, diploma or certificate).
• A credential assessment from a recognized agency such as WES (World Education Services) may be required for some programs. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.
• Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
• Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.

When applying to a Seneca certificate program and two- or three-year diploma program you must submit:

• High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 showing all program specific pre-requisite courses.
• High school/secondary school diploma (certificate of completion).
• You may submit transcripts or certificates for any completed university/postsecondary college courses or programs taken inside or outside of Canada.
• Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
• Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be notified if this is needed.

English language requirements (one of the below):

Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs

• IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
• PTE: Minimum score 60

Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs

• IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below  5.5
• PTE: Minimum score 58

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Seneca College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of living in Canada varies depending on the demands and requirements of the students attending Seneca College. To estimate the cost of things like food, accommodation, transportation, and other expenses, students can look at the table below.