Interactive Multimedia and Design Carleton University

Overview

The Interactive Multimedia and Design programme at Carleton University provides students with a multidisciplinary education that bridges the gap between artistic concept and digital reality. This collaborative degree ensures that graduates possess both the theoretical knowledge and the practical technical skills required to excel in the fast-paced world of modern media production.

Why Interactive Multimedia and Design at Carleton University?

Students benefit from a unique joint delivery model where they earn a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton University and an Advanced Diploma of Applied Arts from Algonquin College. This partnership allows access to industry-standard laboratories, including a dedicated motion capture studio and specialized games and graphics labs. The curriculum is deeply integrated with the professional world, utilizing the same software suites found in top-tier production houses.

Located in Ottawa, the university is situated within one of Canada’s primary hubs for high-tech companies and government agencies. This strategic location supports a robust co-op option, offering paid work terms ranging from 4 to 16 months. Students can choose to specialise in streams such as Animation and Visual Effects, Game Design and Development, or Web and User Interfaces/Experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 44606 per year
• National fee: CAD 10704 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum combines academic rigour with hands-on technical training. Modules may include:

• Visual Dynamics
• Sensor-Based Interaction
• Computer Animation
• Computer Programming
• Visual Effects
• Game Design and Development
• Graphic and Web Design
• Human-Computer Interaction

Careers with Interactive Multimedia and Design

Graduates from this programme have achieved significant success at major global organisations, including Adobe, Sony Imageworks, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts. Alumni have contributed to major film franchises like Lord of the Rings and developed products for the LEGO Group. The diverse skill set acquired during the course prepares students for a variety of professional roles across the technology and entertainment sectors.

Common career paths for graduates include:

• Computer Game Development
• User-Experience Research
• Visual Effects Artist
• Software Design
• Product Development
• Web Application Development
• User-Interface Design
• Graphic Design