As a student in one of our Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree programs, you will acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to address the IT issues of today and shape the possibilities of tomorrow.
Are you innovative, technologically adept and interested in all aspects of digital media? Work in and shape the digital world of the future. Acquire the tools you need to take a problem and advance it from concept to post-production for practically all types of digital media. Take courses in computer animation, visual effects, game design and development, web design and development, user interface/experience design, visual communication and human-computer interaction. The program is enhanced with courses in physics, mathematics, business and social sciences. You will have the option to specialize in one of three streams: Animation and Visual Effects; Game Design and Development; and Web and User Interfaces/Experience. You will graduate from the IMD program with both a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton and an Interactive Media Development advanced diploma from Algonquin College. IMD students are employed at Adobe, Sony, Imageworks, Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, MPC, Shopify, Magmic, Image Engine and IBM Cognos. IMD career areas: computer animation; game design and development; human-computer interaction; user interface design and user experience; visual effects; web application and software development. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 72 to 75 |
| Application Notes : | Students must demonstrate strong English language skills. For information on English language requirements for future international students, visit our website: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl
Students beginning their studies with an English language requirement are not eligible for admission. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Interactive Multimedia and Design has an early application deadline of March 1 and a portfolio deadline of March 3. |
* 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.