Bachelor (Hons) - Digital Experience Design
- 4 years
- Duration
- 21,390 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The four-year Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Degree program prepares graduates to address societal and economic issues via the application of digital design.
Service design, user experience design, and interaction design are all subfields of digital experience design. It requires familiarity with business practices, familiarity with existing and emerging digital technologies, the capacity to prototype new ideas, and the ability to predict future trends, among other things.
Through participation in this course, you will learn to assess and adapt to rapidly shifting technological and cultural contexts. The analytical, technical, and business acumen you gain from taking these courses are invaluable. You will work in groups on digital interfaces, applications, and environments as well as interactive objects and environments in senior-level courses and capstone projects.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Design Tools 1: Digital Visualization in 2D Environments
- Digital Systems and Software
- Drawing 1: Introduction to Observational Drawing
- Introduction to Digital Experience Design
- Communicating for Design
Semester 2
- Design Thinking
- Design Culture and Theory
- Drawing 2: Drawing Techniques in Digital Environments
- Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
Semester 3
- Design Tools 2: Digital Visualization in 3D Environments
- Human Centered Design Lab
- Computing 1: Introduction to Interface Development
- Research in Digital Experience 1
Semester 4
- Design Tools 3: Integrated Digital Visualization Studio
- Real World Project Lab BDES2301
- Computing 2: Interaction and Responsive
- Research in Digital Experience 2
Semester 5
- Computing 3: Data Integration and Development
- Professional Practice in Digital Experience Design
- Advanced Human Computer Interaction Methods
- Special Topic 1: Augmented Reality
Semester 6
- Entrepreneurship for Digital Design
- Design Jam
- Digital Media Studies
- Transmedia (Cross-Channel)
BETWEEN SEMESTER 6 AND 7 IN THE SPRING/SUMMER
- Work Integrated Learning Co-op
Semester 7
- Major Project 1: Research and Conceptualization
- Trends in Digital Experience Design
- Special Topic 2: MUSH sector
Semester 8
- Commercialization
- Major Project 2: Development and Production
- Special Topic 3: Internet of Things
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 21,390 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- six (6) grade 12 university (U) or University/College (M) courses or equivalent with a combined average of 60 per cent or above (including English, math)
- English, grade 12 (U) with a grade or 65 per cent or higher
- mathematics, grade 11 (U) or (M) or Grade 12 (U) with a grade of 60 per cent or higher
- application questionnaire*
- portfolio*
*Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the application questionnaire and submit a portfolio electronically. Details on the application questionnaire and portfolio requirements will be communicated at a later date to qualified applicants, as part of the review process.
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 9;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 115;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
