Designed to be the Best

No change has had more impact on the design industry than the arrival of the digital age. Today’s designers create projects that extend beyond the boundaries of print - they know that film, exhibition graphics and interactive media are significant components of any marketing project. Design solutions are often led by the fact that they won’t just be paper-based. Plus, the rapidly developing areas of internet communication and multimedia business presentations are resulting in new areas of employment for graphic designers.

NIC’s Interactive Media programs recognize the convergence of design and technology, NIC has developed innovative, rewarding programs that offer future students a great start towards web design and communications careers. As an Interactive Media student, you’ll be able to match your love for technology with your passion for design, and gain skills that reflect the design industry’s needs.

Whether you choose Web Design, Web Development, or Communication Design, you’ll find that our Interactive Media programs are innovative, creative, and full of possibilities - just like you.

Web Development Certificate

Students are given fundamental knowledge in web design, programming, digital photography, and typography. With accompanying courses in project management, effective organizational writing, basic marketing principles, entrepreneurship and small business management, Web Design Certificate graduates will also possess the skills necessary to succeed in the web design industry.

Web Development Diploma

Building on the first year provided by the Web Design certificate, students will continue into more advanced design techniques and technologies. Web server administration and web game development is covered, and students are introduced to large-scale web project management. A work term of four weeks gives students valuable on-the-job experience, resulting in increased confidence and professional contacts.

Communications Design Diploma

During the first year, students explore the fundamental skills necessary to Communication Design, such as graphic design, drawing, computer software and basic marketing principles.

The second year allows students to familiarize themselves with more specialized tools and skills, such as motion graphics, programming, project management and entrepreneurship. Students complete a portfolio project and four-week work term.

Advanced Communication Design Diploma

The advanced diploma program builds on either the Web Development diploma or the Communication Design diploma. The first two years follow the highlights outlined in those programs.

During the third year, students complete their training with the remaining Interactive Media courses. For example, students who have achieved the Web Development diploma learn the fundamentals of communication design, while students who have finished the Communication Design diploma learn the skills of web development. In this way, all graduates of the Advanced Communication Design diploma possess a comprehensive knowledge of interactive media. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for membership with the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, the professional body for communication design.

Preparatory Courses

If you do not qualify for admission to the program of your choice, North Island College has courses available to assist you. Courses are available in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Study Strategies. Once you have applied, On line and On Site testing is available to determine what courses you need to prepare for the program of your choice. Please email us for additional information at internationaled@nic.bc.ca.

Preparatory Courses

If you do not qualify for admission to the program of your choice, North Island College has courses available to assist you. Courses are available in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Study Strategies. Once you have applied, On line and On Site testing is available to determine what courses you need to prepare for the program of your choice. Please email us for additional information at internationaled@nic.bc.ca.

Contact: internationaled@nic.bc.ca
 
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