Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Ways to learn
Build your skills
Start in September
If you鈥檙e artistically and technologically minded, the听Interactive Media Developer (IMD)听program will nurture your programming skills and artistic vision to take on creative and technical challenges.
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You'll learn the skills you need to take an idea or a problem and develop it from concept to production. You鈥檒l get the opportunity to write professional documentation, design and implement stories or games, and apply your knowledge to create you own interactive experiences. Optional work terms will complement your coursework with added hands-on experience
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Preparing you for your career in computer science
The Interactive Media Developer program prepares you for work locally and globally in application, game, or web development, graphic design, and user interaction.
What you'll learn
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.
As a full-time student in the Interactive Media Developer program, you will spend 25-30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word processing, and file management.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll develop strong foundational skills and knowledge in programming and application development, computer logic and algorithms, 3D modelling and animation, and project management.
Year 2
As you continue your studies toward the Diploma in Interactive Media Developer, you鈥檒l develop skills in artificial intelligence, design visualization, augmented reality, human-computer interaction, and project management.
As an Interactive Media Developer student, you have the option to supplement your classroom learning with the completion of one or two paid work terms. After successful completion of these optional work experiences, you'll qualify for the Co-op or Internship designation when you graduate.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Interactive Media Developer Technologist, Diploma
$19,695 (domestic)
$39,700 (international)
Interactive Media Developer Technologist, Diploma, Internship designation听
$20,386 (domestic)
$41,391 (international)
Interactive Media Developer Technologist, Diploma, Co-op designation
$21,077 (domestic)
$43,082 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission Requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology classes contact听schaerer@camosun.ca.听
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Doug Greening
Instructor, Computer Science Department
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250-370-4461
Technologies Centre
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Stephen Lang
Instructor, Computer Science Department
langs@camosun.ca
250-370-4454
Technologies Centre
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Christopher Newstead
Instructor, Computer Science Department
newsteadc@camosun.ca
250-370-4455
Technologies Centre
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Lynda Robbins
Instructor, Computer Science Department
robbinsl@camosun.ca
250-370-4458
Technologies Centre
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