Overview
The Digital Design and Development Diploma provides students with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and marketing dynamic online applications across various platforms. Collaborate with teams in class to create web and mobile applications, educational products, video and audio assets for interactive media, and business applications.
Students in the Digital Design and Development program develop a solid foundation in designing, developing, and marketing interactive, dynamic, immersive social and online applications across various digital media platforms. Upon graduation, many work in user interface and usability design, frontend engineering, content design, web and mobile developments with technology companies, digital media production studios, advertising and design firms, and any industry that needs digital technological presence and expertise.
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.
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
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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 language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
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.
Study permit: A valid BCIT 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.
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility: This program meets the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) and is eligible for students to apply for a PGWP.
(CIPC: 9.0702)
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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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 email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails 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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Advanced Placement
Conditions
You may be eligible to apply to an advanced level of the program through re-admission. Please note that applications are considered based on:- Complete applications: you must show proof that you have completed (or are registered in) all requirements to be considered.
- Competitive entry: if the number of applicants exceeds available seats, BCIT will accept those deemed to have the best opportunity for success.
- Seat availability: confirmation may not be available until approximately one week before the term begins.
Re-admission
You can apply for re-admission if you:
- were previously admitted to this program and completed part of it at BCIT and
- want to re-enter the program at an advanced level.
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Submit the Course-by-Course Self-Assessment Form [PDF] with your application.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
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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 matrix
Term 1 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
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COMM 1118 | Communication for Digital Design and Development 1 | 3.0 | |
COMP 1170 | Fundamental Frontend Web Technologies | 3.0 | |
MDIA 1055 | Vector Graphics 1 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 1106 | Design 1 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 1620 | Basic System Operations and Programming | 3.0 | |
MDIA 2190 | Photoshop | 3.0 | |
MDIA 2536 | Interface Design Usability | 3.0 | |
MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1173 | Agile Project Management | 3.0 | |
Level 2 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
COMM 2218 | Communication for Digital Design and Development 2 | 4.0 | |
COMP 2170 | Frontend Web Development 1 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2003 | Project 1 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2055 | Vector Graphics 2 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2106 | Design 2 | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2109 | Dynamic Content Design | 4.0 | |
MDIA 2295 | Motion Graphics | 4.0 | |
MKTG 2020 | Digital Brands and Consumers | 4.0 | |
Level 3 (15 weeks) | Credits | ||
COMP 3170 | Frontend Web Development 2 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3003 | Project 2 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3060 | Visual Story in Digital Media | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3106 | Design 3 | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3126 | Digital Asset Integration | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3190 | Advanced Photoshop | 3.0 | |
MKTG 3010 | Marketing in the Attention Economy | 3.0 | |
MKTG 3850 | User Behaviour and Campaign Analytics | 3.0 | |
Level 4 (20 weeks) | Credits | ||
BLAW 3205 | Internet and IT Law | 3.0 | |
COMP 4170 | Full Stack Web Development | 3.0 | |
MDIA 3109 | Advanced Dynamic Content Design | 3.0 | |
MDIA 4003 | Final Project | 3.0 | |
MDIA 4040 | Leadership and Ethics | 3.0 | |
VENT 4000 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 | |
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MDIA 4400 | Practicum | 9.5 | |
Total Credits: | 110.5 |
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
Two 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 delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Continue your education
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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
- Digital Media Producer
- Web Development Manager
- Dynamic Media Designer
- Digital Media Product Designer
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Contact Us
Henry Leung
Program Head, Digital Design and Development
604-412-7694 | Henry_Leung@bcit.ca
Contact a Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Program selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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