Digital Media Arts

Program Description

This program is specifically directed toward the design, implementation and management of digital graphics and audio for interactive multimedia applications, including applications for the Internet.

The program will appeal to students who enjoy all aspects of visual art creation. Students who are both musically and visually talented may be particularly interested in this program.

Introductory to intermediate level training is provided to assist students in planning, developing, and designing effective visual and audio communication materials for digital delivery on multiple operating systems.

Students will learn to apply their creative and artistic skills toward practical purposes such as content creation for the web, DVDs, other new media, television graphics, and special effects and animation for the film, TV and advertising industries. Exposure to digital compositing and editing, using advanced technology and high-end equipment, will be offered in the second year.

It is also the goal of the program to encourage independent learning and experience in working in an industry environment. To this end, an independent project or field placement opportunity is offered in the final semester.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicant selection may be a two-step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Achievement Tests) and demonstration of written communication skills via academic achievement or written test may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require attendance at an orientation session and the completion of program-related assignments. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

Note: Although not required for admission, art and computer science credits and ownership of a pentium based or Apple Macintosh computer system, with CD-ROM drive, is highly recommended.

Your Career

Graduates are prepared to meet the growing demand for “digital artists” skilled in the creation and implementation of computer graphics visuals for the ever growing field of “New Media”. Employment opportunities exist in various digital communications fields such as web design, DVD design, interactive media for corporate, scientific or educational purposes and interactive design for film, TV, advertising, and business.

Affiliations and Associations

• ACM SIGGRAPH
• CAPIC
• Interactive MultiMedia Arts & Technologies Association (IMAT)

Website

For more information, please visit our website at: http://sca.senecac.on.ca.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject, for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://els.senecac.on.ca.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities:

Toronto

Canada

U.S.

International

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

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