| The Multimedia MSc Program has an internship component, which represents 18 credits in addition to the other 18 credits earned from course work. This program is designed to train high quality graduates, who can undertake challenging multimedia research and development required in industry. Multimedia related research and development have evolved rapidly in the last two decades as the result of technological advances in hardware, software and network infrastructures. While images and videos continue to play a key role in the multimedia pipeline, the latest more dynamic and multi-modal data generated from motion capture, smart sensors, multi-views, haptic devices, 3DTV, etc., have added new challenges in efficient multimedia processing, tasks scheduling, real-time mobile communications, multi-screen and multi-stream synchronization, human computer interaction, big data retrieval, mobile display optimization and so on.
Developing effective strategies to deliver consumer-demanded Quality of Experience (QoE) has become essential in various applications from healthcare to entertainment; such as Tele-medicine, surveillance, education, advertising, games and television. Multimedia has also been integrated into many social media and web applications under the scope of Internet of Things (IoT). This Multimedia Masters Program is intended to enrich students' learning in Multimedia, as well as to discover individual talents and interests, through diverse topics covering theories and applications. The goal is to train high quality personnel who will become successful in their careers in industry or to further their research in academia. The curriculum covers not only traditional algorithms, but also the latest state-of-the-art research and development, e.g., stereoscopic and multi-view technologies, which, with the support of both hardware and software, has changed the horizon of human viewing experience. Multimedia applications deploying these techniques have expanded from regular desktop screens to large displays in IMAX theatres and household HD television and home entertainment centers, and are gradually impacting the markets of handheld devices. Following the current trend and public interests, it will not be long before multimedia, multi-modal data and multi-view content are easily accessible in a more mobile and virtually connected environment.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Minimum admission requirements for this program are a four-year undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale, or the equivalent, in the last two years of previous relevant studies. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
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| Application Notes : | Applicants may also take a PTE with a minimum score of 61 in order to prove their English proficiency. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Two original transcripts and two academic writing samples are also required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.