Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Area of Study
Technologies & Engineering
Study options
Full-time
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Open to International
Yes
Length
2 years
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Build Your Skills
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If you’re artistically and technologically minded, the Interactive Media Developer (IMD) program will nurture your programming skills and artistic vision to take on creative and technical challenges.
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You'll learn the skills you need to take an idea or a problem and develop it from concept to production. You’ll get the opportunity to write professional documentation, design and implement stories or games, and apply your knowledge to create you own interactive experiences. Optional work terms will complement your coursework with added hands-on experience
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Preparing you for your career in computer science
The Interactive Media Developer program prepares you for work locally and globally in application, game, or web development, graphic design, and user interaction.
An investment in your career
Invest in yourself! One or two years at Camosun can prepare you to work locally and globally in application, game, or web development, graphic design, and user interaction.
Estimated tuition
Effective from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
$21,051 (domestic)
$20,786 (domestic with Internship)
$21,436 (domestic with Co-op)
$36,705 (international)
$38,875 (international with Internship or Co-op)
What to expect
This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.
As a full-time student in the Interactive Media Developer program, you will spend 25-30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word processing, and file management.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll develop strong foundational skills and knowledge in programming and application development, computer logic and algorithms, 3D modelling and animation, and project management.
Year 2
As you continue your studies toward the Diploma in Interactive Media Developer, you’ll develop skills in artificial intelligence, design visualization, augmented reality, human-computer interaction, and project management.
Optional Co-op/Internship Designation
As an Interactive Media Developer student, you have the option to supplement your classroom learning with the completion of one or two paid work terms. After successful completion of these optional work experiences, you'll qualify either either the Co-op or Internship designation when you graduate.
Curriculum & courses
Admission Requirements
Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September intake.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.
Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
And one of:
- C+ in Pre‐calculus 11
- C in Math 12
- C in Apprenticeship Math 12
- C+ in MATH 073
- C+ in MATH 077
- C+ in MATH 137
- C in MATH 097
- C in MATH 139
For more detailed information about this program and specific admission requirements, see the Academic Calendar.
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Our Teaching Staff
Camosun College is fiercely proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students’ individual journeys.
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Saryta Schaerer
Chair, Computer Science Department
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Jason Cumiskey
Instructor, Computer Science Department
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Michael Horie
Instructor, Computer Science Department
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Find a full list of courses and specific admission requirements.
Contact information
Computer Science department
Campus location
Camosun College Interurban
4461 Interurban Rd
Victoria BC V9E 2C1
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International Admissions
International students please contact International Admissions