Interactive Media Design Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout the Interactive Media Design Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College you will learn computer based web design and programming, as well as 3-D, animation and design for print. You’ll also learn in design, coding, marketing and media management. Study at Fanshawe’s London Downtown Campus, in the heart of London’s digital media centre, which is fully-equipped to give you practical skills in industry-standard software such as Adobe and Maxon, and open-source technologies for web application development. 

Graduate from the Interactive Media Design program with a diverse and dynamic skill-set, as well as the technical ability to embark on an exciting career as a programmer. Career opportunities for graduates of this program include communication design studios, computer software development firms, interactive software publishers, media production companies and information technology consulting firms.

The Interactive Media Design program will professionally prepare students for an evolving job market in digital media design, development and production, providing comprehensive training in new media technologies with an emphasis on web application design, interactive rich media, and current technologies for developing usable, media-rich sites and applications. The curriculum will combine courses in design, coding, marketing and media management and incorporate industry-standard tools from companies such as Adobe and Maxon, as well as open-source technologies for web application development.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 11.0801. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Interactive Media Design program will find career opportunities that allow them to use their creative imagination as a self-employed programmer working from home or as a valuable member of:

●  communication design studios

●  computer software development firms

●  interactive software publisher firms

●  media production companies

●  advertising firms

●  publishing firms

●  information technology consulting firms

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Interactive Media Design program:

• Web Designer

Create a user-friendly and easy-to-update web page to support an in-house marketing team.

• Digital Studio Artist

Lead the creation of high-quality videos, animations and GIFs for web banners, email marketing, social and rich media platforms.

• Digital Content Coordinator

Design, develop and manage a website with a focus on improving the way customers and employees interact with the company’s online presence.