Overview
In the Digital Design and Development diploma program at BCIT, you will build a solid foundation in designing, developing, and creating interactive, dynamic, immersive social and online applications across various digital media platforms.
Learn to work within a team to design and develop web and mobile applications, educational products, video, and audio assets for interactive media and business applications.
Program delivery mode: in person
- This program will be delivered in person.
- We have put measures in place for your safety and well-being, ensuring that all safety protocols are addressed. Please see the BCIT COVID-19 page for details on the procedures that have been implemented.
Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.
About the program
- Two-year, full-time diploma program
- Eight week practicum to learn on the job
- Learn from some of the most knowledgeable and talented people in the industry
- Graduate with a professional portfolio to show employers
Want more info? Check out our Program Details.
Who should apply for the Digital Design and Development Diploma?
The Digital Design and Development diploma program is right for you if:
- You have an arts background and understand movement (ie. dance, music, painting)
- You have strong problem solving skills
- You are able to work on tight deadlines while maintaining high quality
- You are willing to practice, practice, practice!
Ready to get started with the Digital Design and Development program? Visit Entrance Requirements to apply.
What grads can do
Graduates are often able to turn the connections they make during the Digital Design and Development program into jobs.
Take a look at Graduating and Jobs to see the types of roles Digital Design and Development grads take on.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English Studies 12 (67%) or
- English First Peoples 12 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements?
Recommended for success
- Proficiency using Windows and/or Mac OS, and Knowledge of basic computer concepts and logic.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
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Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Students may request to have prior work experience or previously taken courses assessed for course exemption. Contact the department for further details on Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR).
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Please see the Full-Time Tuition & Fees pages for tuition fee amounts:
Books & supplies
We recommend that students in the Digital Design and Development program have a MAC notebook or Windows PC. Costs for a computer will vary depending on the configuration chosen. Please see below for specifications.
System Requirements for Digital Design and Development | |
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Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later or Apple® macOS® 10.13, 10.14 or later (64-bit Intel-based) |
Processor | 64-bit Intel® or AMD® multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set |
Memory | 16 GB minimum (32 GB for 4K media or higher) |
Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or
Quadro T1000 is recommended. or AMD Radeon Pro 555X or higher or Intel UHD Graphics 630 or higher |
Storage | 250GB SSD or higher |
Monitor | 1920 x 1080 or better |
Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Class hours
Classes may be scheduled Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 9:30 pm.
Program delivery
The majority of the courses are delivered in computer labs. Courses may also be delivered in classrooms and online.
Program matrix
Level 1 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
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BUSA 4700 | Critical Thinking and Ethics | 3.0 | |
COMM 1100 | Business Communication 1 | 3.0 | |
COMP 1170 | Web Development 1 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 1103 | Storytelling | 1.5 | |
MDIA 1106 | Design Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
MDIA 2190 | Photoshop | 3.0 | |
MDIA 2526 | System Administration for a Mac | 1.5 | |
MDIA 2536 | Interface Design Usability | 3.0 | |
MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1172 | Project Management for D3 | 3.0 | |
Level 2 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
BCST 2125 | Introduction to Audio and Video | 4.0 | |
COMP 2130 | Web Development 2 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2003 | Project 1 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2106 | Design 1 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2109 | Dynamic Content Design | 4.0 | |
MDIA 3165 | Vector Graphics | 4.0 | |
MDIA 3187 | Visual Effects | 4.0 | |
MKTG 2558 | Web-Based Marketing Communication | 4.0 | |
Level 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
COMM 2200 | Business Communication 2 | 4.0 | |
COMP 3130 | Web Development 3 | 3.0 | |
FMGT 1152 | Accounting for the Manager | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3003 | Project 2 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3106 | Design 2 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3126 | Digital Asset Design & Integration | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3190 | Advanced Photoshop | 3.0 | |
MKTG 1219 | Professional Sales Skills | 3.0 | |
Level 4 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
BLAW 4100 | Law and Digital Publication | 3.0 | |
COMP 4130 | Web Development 4 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 3109 | Advanced Dynamic Content Design | 3.0 | |
MDIA 4003 | Final Project | 3.0 | |
MDIA 4040 | Leadership Series | 2.0 | |
VENT 4000 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 | |
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MDIA 4400 | Practicum | 9.5 | |
Total Credits: | 111.5 |
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Digital Media Internship
Prior to graduation, Digital Design and Development students participate in a hands-on, eight-week practicum to learn on the job and develop business connections in the digital media industry. The practicum provides a valuable career building experience and can even lead to a job offer from the sponsoring company.
Program length
2 years, Full-time (no classes June – August).
All program requirements must be completed within five years.
Grading
Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in each course in order to successfully complete the diploma.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Continue your education
Graduates of the diploma program may ladder into BCIT's Bachelor of Business Administration.
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Graduating & Jobs
Graduates have a variety of digital media skills that can lead them to various content design and development jobs with digital media production studios, advertising companies, design firms, and web and mobile app developers. Graduates may also have opportunities to be part of a team that creates games, digital animations, and dynamic content.
Job opportunities:
- Mobile and Web Content Artist
- Internet Marketing Coordinator
- Digital Media Coordinator
- Web and Mobile Developer
- Interface Designer
- Game User Interface Designer
- Project Manager
- Digital Media Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Digital Media Producer
- Web Development Manager
- Dynamic Media Designer
- Digital Media Product Designer
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2019-2021 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2018-2020 graduates and for Degree 2016-2018 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
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Alice Liang
Administrative Assistant
604-412-7691 | aliang9@bcit.ca
Henry Leung
Program Head, Digital Design and Development
604-412-7694 | Henry_Leung@bcit.ca
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- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
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