Interactive Media Management Program (Postgraduate) (G412)
Program Description
Program Overview
The Interactive Media Management one-year graduate certificate program responds to a growing need within the design industry for a new skill set––one that crosses the traditional disciplinary boundaries of advertising, industrial, graphic, and new media design.
Full Description
The Interactive Media Management one-year graduate certificate program empowers you with the latest real-time interactive tools and technologies. As these technologies are integrated into public and commercial settings like museums and retail environments, as well as education and medical settings, you need to have knowledge of interface design, information visualization, and virtual spaces. As a designer, it's your mission to create friendly systems and interfaces that dramatically improve the lives of consumers and sellers alike.
Combining design education with software instruction and hands-on workshops, this program uses existing and emerging display technologies to create interactive design strategies. You'll also learn about best-practice examples and real-world models. We'll guide you as you generate a unique design strategy and test it through an applied project, with the goal of developing a fully functional, interactive demonstration prototype ready to share with a public audience.
General Computer Requirements
- Base model MacBook pro is recommended
- 16 gig of RAM
- 1Tb of hard drive space is recommended
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
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1051 | Web Design & Development I | |
| DESN 1055 | Interactive Design & Systems I | |
| DESN 1056 | Media Production I | |
| DESN 1058 | Production Management I | |
| DESN 1103 | Prototyping I | |
| DESN 1105 | 3D Design I | |
| DESN 1107 | Interactive Production Project I |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1061 | Web Design & Development II | DESN 1051 |
| DESN 1065 | Interactive Design & Systems II | DESN 1055 |
| DESN 1066 | Media Production II | DESN 1056 |
| DESN 1113 | 3D Design II | DESN 1105 |
| DESN 1115 | Prototyping II | DESN 1103 |
| DESN 1117 | Interactive Production Project II | |
| DESN 1158 | Production Management II |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1088 | Studio Entrepreneurship | |
| DESN 1089 | Interactive Experiential Thesis |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Facilitate effective completion of both individual and collaborative interactive media projects.
- Use and evaluate best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich media content.
- Conduct and evaluate a thorough assessment of the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Coordinate the development, budgeting, planning and professional presentation of a complex interactive media project.
- Design and coordinate a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Manage the building of effective and dynamic complex websites and/or mobile applications.
- Propose solutions to ethical and professional issues arising in an online environment.
- Apply research and conceptual skills to propose optimal solutions for mobile/multimedia/web development problems and facilitate these skills within the project team.
- Provide creative leadership that results in the effective design, development and implementation of complex interactive media projects.
- Evaluate the financial, technical and artistic success of a complex interactive media project and present recommendations for improvement.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
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.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
- college diploma or bachelor's degree, or demonstrated competence through related work experience (resumé required)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission. In addition, applicants who are accepted to the program based solely on their work experience will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency at the college level, and may be required to write the George Brown College English admission assessment.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
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 College Online Application System.
Contact Us
School of Design
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: game@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.
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.
School of Design Building
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.
Interactive Media Management Program (Postgraduate) (G412)
Program Description
Program Overview
The Interactive Media Management program responds to a growing need within the design industry for a new skill set – one that crosses the traditional disciplinary boundaries of advertising, industrial, graphic and new media design.
Full Description
The Interactive Media Management graduate certificate program responds to a growing need within the design industry for a new skill set – one that crosses the traditional disciplinary boundaries of advertising, industrial, graphic and new media design.
This program empowers you with the latest real-time interactive tools and technologies. With the integration of these technologies into public and commercial settings, such as museums and retail environments, as well as the education and medical sectors, designers need to be armed with key knowledge of interface design, information visualization and virtual spaces. They have a mission to create friendly systems and interfaces that dramatically improve the lives of consumers and sellers alike.
The program combines design education with software instruction and hands-on workshops to configure interactive design strategies using existing and emerging display technologies. You will be exposed to best-practice examples and real-world models. You are encouraged to generate a unique design strategy and test it through an applied project directed toward the development of a fully functional, interactive demonstration prototype ready for a public audience.
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
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1051 | Web Design & Development I | |
| DESN 1055 | Interactive Design & Systems I | |
| DESN 1056 | Media Production I | |
| DESN 1058 | Production Management I | |
| DESN 1103 | Prototyping I | |
| DESN 1105 | 3D Design I | |
| DESN 1107 | Interactive Production Project I |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1061 | Web Design & Development II | DESN 1051 |
| DESN 1065 | Interactive Design & Systems II | DESN 1055 |
| DESN 1066 | Media Production II | DESN 1056 |
| DESN 1113 | 3D Design II | DESN 1105 |
| DESN 1115 | Prototyping II | DESN 1103 |
| DESN 1117 | Interactive Production Project II | |
| DESN 1158 | Production Management II |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| DESN 1088 | Studio Entrepreneurship | |
| DESN 1089 | Interactive Experiential Thesis |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Facilitate effective completion of both individual and collaborative interactive media projects.
- Use and evaluate best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich media content.
- Conduct and evaluate a thorough assessment of the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
- Coordinate the development, budgeting, planning and professional presentation of a complex interactive media project.
- Design and coordinate a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
- Manage the building of effective and dynamic complex websites and/or mobile applications.
- Propose solutions to ethical and professional issues arising in an online environment.
- Apply research and conceptual skills to propose optimal solutions for mobile/multimedia/web development problems and facilitate these skills within the project team.
- Provide creative leadership that results in the effective design, development and implementation of complex interactive media projects.
- Evaluate the financial, technical and artistic success of a complex interactive media project and present recommendations for improvement.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials (non-refundable), student service and ancillary fees for the three 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 three semesters of the program 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.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
- college diploma or bachelor's degree, or demonstrated competence through related work experience (resumé required)
- portfolio (digital portfolio accepted)*
- application questionnaire*
- online interview*
* Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire and submit a portfolio electronically. Details on these supplementary requirements will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process. Qualified applicants may also be invited for an interview.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission. In addition, applicants who are accepted to the program based solely on their work experience will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency at the college level, and may be required to write the George Brown College English admission assessment.
Please visit English Proficiency for more details.
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 College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: game@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.
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.
