The School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University offers a bachelor of arts (BA) degree in interactive arts and technology with three concentrations: design, media arts and interactive systems.
Interactive Arts and Technology, B.A.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee979 CAD/creditTuition Fee195 CAD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
Stretch the limits of your creativity in this interdisciplinary program where technologists, artists, designers and theorists collaborate in innovative research and immersive study. Your education will combine the science of human experience, the analysis of media and culture, the creation of experimental art and the implementation of new technologies.
You will graduate ready to contribute to cutting-edge sectors of the economy and build the technologies and experiences that increasingly shape our lives.
The Interactive Arts and Technology program at Simon Fraser University in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology has three options for concentrations: Design, Interactive Systems and Media Arts. The program is at the Surrey campus.
Career possibilities
The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this program have ended up in a range of occupations, including these:
- Advertising Executive Art Director
- Consultant Digital Designer
- Graphic Designer
- IT Specialist
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- An Animated Introduction to Programming
- Digital Image Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Communication and Collaboration
- Spatial Thinking and Communicating
- Digital Games: Genre, Structure, Programming and Play
- Human-Computer Interaction and Cognition
- New Media Images
- Interactive Arts
- Spatial Design
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
88The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- All applicants must demonstrate competence in Quantitative and Analytical skills.
- You need a minimum of a C- grade in Pure Mathematics or Mathematics and Statistics on the GCE Ordinary “O” Level Examinations, or a minimum of a D grade in Advanced “A” Level (or AS Level) Examinations for admission.
- General Certificate of Education Advanced Level or Cambridge Pre-University Diploma
- Admission average calculated on a minimum of three A-Level subjects, or two A-levels and two AS-Level subjects (all of which must be in different subject areas)
- Submit certified true copies of final GCSE results and predicted A-level results
Requirements
Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:
- You are considered ineligible for admission
- You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
- Canada, Vancouver Pre-Bachelor UTP Stage II - Arts and Social Sciences Guaranteed admission
- Canada, Burnaby Pre-Bachelor UTP Stage II: Communication, Art and Technology Guaranteed admission
- Canada, Burnaby Pre-Bachelor UTP Stage II: Arts and Social Sciences Guaranteed admission
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
979 CAD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 979 CAD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
National Applies to you
195 CAD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 195 CAD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Burnaby
- 1600 - 2700 CAD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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