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Where art meets technology

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Programs Offered

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Digital Media

Available to these degrees: BA
Evaluation Process: Admission to Digital Media is based on academic achievement. A portfolio review is not required. 
Degree Duration: 4 years
Entry Options: Fall, Winter or Summer

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Integrative Arts

Available to these degrees: BFA
Evaluation Process: Admission to Integrative Arts is based on academic achievement. A portfolio review is not required.
Degree Duration: 4 years
Entry Options: Fall, Winter or Summer

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Digital Media (MA) (MSc) (PhD) 

The Graduate Program in Digital Media provides highly qualified students with the opportunity to do specialized hybrid research work in a program that uniquely combines computational science and artistic practices. Work in digital media focuses on a broad range of current and emerging forms of digitally supported media, with applications that range from computer games to interactive art. 

Student & Alumni Testimonials

Learning the technical skills that are part of computer science gave me the backbone to create. I'm able to express my creative ideas in new ways, it's opened many doors for me in academia and personal projects.

Amir B

Digital Media Student 

Coming out of the Digital Media program gave me a unique advantage in being a front-end developer who has a creative background and is able to think a bit more creatively about development.

Daniel James (BA ’17)

Front-end Software Engineer – Helium Inc.

Department Highlights

Ontario’s only degree program that integrates art, computer science, and engineering.  

Access to cutting-edge research labs and state-of-the-art classroom facilities. 

Collaborate with other creators, extend your experience and showcase your work at Maker Days and the annual Digital Media exhibition.  

Gain creative skills for the future of work, including computational thinking, sensemaking, resilience, teamwork, and human-machine collaboration.  

Explore creative expression through innovative technology.

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