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Interaction Design
(G113)
Program Details
- Program Code: G113
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $8,599.00 *
- International Tuition: $20,549.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Program Overview
Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Full Description
As a student in the Interaction Design program, you will merge design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.
Throughout the Interaction Design program, you will be expected to address topics including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguishes this program.
Your Field Education Options
Students with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher by the end of semester 4 and a B+ on the portfolio assignment (semester 5, GRAF3014) will be eligible for the Field Placement course (GRAF3017) in semester 6.
Learn more about Experiential Learning at the School of Design including how to apply, important dates, workflow, and PLAR eligibility.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| INTR1001 | 2D Visualization |
| INTR1002 | Information Architecture 1 |
| INTR1003 | Visual Design |
| INTR1005 | Technical Drawing 1 |
| INTR1006 | Interactive Systems |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1007 | Design, Technology and Humans |
| INTR1011 | 3D Visualization 1 |
| INTR1012 | Information Architecture 2 |
| INTR1013 | Information Design |
| INTR1015 | Technical Drawing 2 |
| INTR2004 | Usability Testing |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1014 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
| INTR2001 | 3D Visualization 2 |
| INTR2002 | Interface Development 1 |
| INTR2003 | Communicating Design |
| INTR2005 | Branding and Marketing Strategies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR2011 | 3D Visualization 3 |
| INTR2012 | Interface Development 2 |
| INTR2013 | Physical Interfaces |
| INTR2016 | Design Process and Management |
| INTR3004 | Ergonomics in Design |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3002 | Device Development 1 |
| INTR3006 | Portfolio 1 |
| INTR3008 | Interactive Systems Project 1 |
| INTR3010 | Immersive Media 1 |
| INTR3013 | Human Computer Interaction |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3012 | Device Development 2 |
| INTR3018 | Interactive Systems Project 2 |
| INTR3020 | Immersive Media 2 |
| INTR3024 | Interaction Design Studio Lab |
Program specialization (one required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3016 | Portfolio 2 |
| INTR3030 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
- Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
- Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
- Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
- Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
- Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
- Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
- Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
- Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$8,599.00 *
International Tuition
$20,549.00 **
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Application questionnaire *
- Portfolio *
* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca
Program Co-ordinators: Nastaran Dadashi at Nastaran.Dadashi@georgebrown.ca Toni Allen at Toni.Allen@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour.
Program Description
Program Overview
Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Full Description
As a student in the Interaction Design program, you will merge design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.
Throughout the Interaction Design program, you will be expected to address topics including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguishes this program.
Your Field Education Options
Students with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher by the end of semester 4 and a B+ on the portfolio assignment (semester 5, GRAF3014) will be eligible for the Field Placement course (GRAF3017) in semester 6.
Learn more about Experiential Learning at the School of Design including how to apply, important dates, workflow, and PLAR eligibility.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| INTR1001 | 2D Visualization |
| INTR1002 | Information Architecture 1 |
| INTR1003 | Visual Design |
| INTR1005 | Technical Drawing 1 |
| INTR1006 | Interactive Systems |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1007 | Design, Technology and Humans |
| INTR1011 | 3D Visualization 1 |
| INTR1012 | Information Architecture 2 |
| INTR1013 | Information Design |
| INTR1015 | Technical Drawing 2 |
| INTR2004 | Usability Testing |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1014 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
| INTR2001 | 3D Visualization 2 |
| INTR2002 | Interface Development 1 |
| INTR2003 | Communicating Design |
| INTR2005 | Branding and Marketing Strategies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR2011 | 3D Visualization 3 |
| INTR2012 | Interface Development 2 |
| INTR2013 | Physical Interfaces |
| INTR2016 | Design Process and Management |
| INTR3004 | Ergonomics in Design |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3002 | Device Development 1 |
| INTR3006 | Portfolio 1 |
| INTR3008 | Interactive Systems Project 1 |
| INTR3010 | Immersive Media 1 |
| INTR3013 | Human Computer Interaction |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3012 | Device Development 2 |
| INTR3018 | Interactive Systems Project 2 |
| INTR3020 | Immersive Media 2 |
| INTR3024 | Interaction Design Studio Lab |
Program specialization (one required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3016 | Portfolio 2 |
| INTR3030 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$8,599.00 *
International Tuition
$20,549.00 **
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Application questionnaire *
- Portfolio *
* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
- Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
- Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
- Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
- Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
- Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
- Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
- Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
- Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca
Program Co-ordinators: Nastaran Dadashi at Nastaran.Dadashi@georgebrown.ca Toni Allen at Toni.Allen@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour.
Visit Waterfront Campus
Book campus tourGet answers to your questions
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Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms
Interaction Design
(G113)
Program Details
- Program Code: G113
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $8,607.00 *
- International Tuition: $19,785.00 **
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2023 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Program Overview
Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Full Description
As a student in the Interaction Design program, you will merge design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.
Throughout the Interaction Design program, you will be expected to address topics including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguishes this program.
Computer Recommendation
All School of Design students are able to utilize the computers within the School of Design to complete their assignments. If a student within this program would like to purchase a personal computer to complete their work from home, we recommend the following specifications:
Apple
- A Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro that was released within the last 3 years or better.
Windows
- Desktop or Laptop
- Processor: Intel i5 or better
- RAM: 16GB (minimum 8GB)
- Graphics Card: Dedicated Graphic Card
- Audio/Video: Camera & Microphone
Your Field Education Options
Students with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher by the end of semester 4 and a B+ on the portfolio assignment (semester 5, GRAF3014) will be eligible for the Field Placement course (GRAF3017) in semester 6.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| INTR1001 | 2D Visualization |
| INTR1002 | Information Architecture 1 |
| INTR1003 | Visual Design |
| INTR1005 | Technical Drawing 1 |
| INTR1006 | Interactive Systems |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1007 | Design, Technology and Humans |
| INTR1011 | 3D Visualization 1 |
| INTR1012 | Information Architecture 2 |
| INTR1013 | Information Design |
| INTR1015 | Technical Drawing 2 |
| INTR2004 | Usability Testing |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1014 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
| INTR2001 | 3D Visualization 2 |
| INTR2002 | Interface Development 1 |
| INTR2003 | Communicating Design |
| INTR2005 | Branding and Marketing Strategies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR2011 | 3D Visualization 3 |
| INTR2012 | Interface Development 2 |
| INTR2013 | Physical Interfaces |
| INTR2016 | Design Process and Management |
| INTR3004 | Ergonomics in Design |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3002 | Device Development 1 |
| INTR3006 | Portfolio 1 |
| INTR3008 | Interactive Systems Project 1 |
| INTR3010 | Immersive Media 1 |
| INTR3013 | Human Computer Interaction |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3012 | Device Development 2 |
| INTR3018 | Interactive Systems Project 2 |
| INTR3020 | Immersive Media 2 |
| INTR3024 | Interaction Design Studio Lab |
Program specialization (one required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3016 | Portfolio 2 |
| INTR3030 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
- Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
- Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
- Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
- Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
- Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
- Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
- Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
- Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$8,607.00 *
International Tuition
$19,785.00 **
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Application questionnaire *
* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca
Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour.
Program Description
Program Overview
Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary field merging design skills such as user experience, interface development and graphic design with coding fundamentals to create meaningful experiences between the user and digital platforms such as social media, websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Full Description
As a student in the Interaction Design program, you will merge design skills such as user experience, interface development and visual design with programming to create meaningful experiences between the user, digital and physical platforms, such as websites, wearables and mobile devices.
Modified by the psychological, social, economic and cultural factors that shape our present and future world, this ever-evolving field envisions new ways of human-computer interaction within systems, services, products and spaces across multiple industries.
Throughout the Interaction Design program, you will be expected to address topics including mixed realities, immersive environments, usability, spatial relations and human factors. An emphasis on usability testing, research, collaboration and real-world projects distinguishes this program.
Computer Recommendation
All School of Design students are able to utilize the computers within the School of Design to complete their assignments. If a student within this program would like to purchase a personal computer to complete their work from home, we recommend the following specifications:
Apple
- A Macbook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro that was released within the last 3 years or better.
Windows
- Desktop or Laptop
- Processor: Intel i5 or better
- RAM: 16GB (minimum 8GB)
- Graphics Card: Dedicated Graphic Card
- Audio/Video: Camera & Microphone
Your Field Education Options
Students with an overall grade point average of 3.3 or higher by the end of semester 4 and a B+ on the portfolio assignment (semester 5, GRAF3014) will be eligible for the Field Placement course (GRAF3017) in semester 6.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| INTR1001 | 2D Visualization |
| INTR1002 | Information Architecture 1 |
| INTR1003 | Visual Design |
| INTR1005 | Technical Drawing 1 |
| INTR1006 | Interactive Systems |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1007 | Design, Technology and Humans |
| INTR1011 | 3D Visualization 1 |
| INTR1012 | Information Architecture 2 |
| INTR1013 | Information Design |
| INTR1015 | Technical Drawing 2 |
| INTR2004 | Usability Testing |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR1014 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
| INTR2001 | 3D Visualization 2 |
| INTR2002 | Interface Development 1 |
| INTR2003 | Communicating Design |
| INTR2005 | Branding and Marketing Strategies |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR2011 | 3D Visualization 3 |
| INTR2012 | Interface Development 2 |
| INTR2013 | Physical Interfaces |
| INTR2016 | Design Process and Management |
| INTR3004 | Ergonomics in Design |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3002 | Device Development 1 |
| INTR3006 | Portfolio 1 |
| INTR3008 | Interactive Systems Project 1 |
| INTR3010 | Immersive Media 1 |
| INTR3013 | Human Computer Interaction |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3012 | Device Development 2 |
| INTR3018 | Interactive Systems Project 2 |
| INTR3020 | Immersive Media 2 |
| INTR3024 | Interaction Design Studio Lab |
Program specialization (one required)
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| INTR3016 | Portfolio 2 |
| INTR3030 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$8,607.00 *
International Tuition
$19,785.00 **
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials(non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Application questionnaire *
* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire electronically. Details on the application questionnaire will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Collaborate in a team environment with various stakeholders to design multi-disciplinary products and services.
- Apply the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Plan the development and execution of an interaction design project in response to resource and budgetary requirements.
- Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Make interactive products, environments, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Perform all work in compliance with regulations, legislation, security policies, industry standards and codes of ethics.
- Use research skills to assess and inform optimal digital user experience within interactive interfaces.
- Apply creative and innovative thinking techniques to manage change and solve design problems.
- Make recommendations based on human computer interaction design guidelines to improve user experiences with interaction design.
- Design an interactive product or service that delivers a usable interactive experience.
- Contribute to a variety of interactive platforms and environments, incorporating the principles and elements of design.
- Create a design solution in accordance with strategies, recommendations and state-of-the art methodologies.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: interaction@georgebrown.ca
Program Co-ordinator: Xavier Masse, ext. 3281 or xmasse@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Come and have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour or explore our virtual tour.
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Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms