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Interactive Media Design
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Program Overview
Our two-year Interactive Media Design diploma will prepare you to thrive in a career in digital media. From web design and development to 3D animation, master the latest tech to produce high-quality digital content and create seamless user experiences. The Interactive Media Design program equips you for in-demand roles like UI designer, front-end web developer, back-end web developer and motion designer.
Program Details
Program Code
IDP3
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
60 weeks
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London - Downtown
Open
2026 January
London - Downtown
Open
2024 September
London - Downtown
Closed
2025 January
London - Downtown
Closed
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2025 September
London - Downtown
Open
2026 January
London - Downtown
Open
2024 September
London - Downtown
Closed
2025 January
London - Downtown
Closed
Your Learning Experience
In this two-year diploma program, you will learn computer based web design and programming, as well as 3-D, animation and design for print. You’ll also learn InDesign, coding, marketing and media management. Study at Fanshawe’s London Downtown Campus, in the heart of London’s digital media centre, which is fully-equipped to give you practical skills in industry-standard software such as Adobe and Maxon, and open-source technologies for web application development.
Graduate from the Interactive Media Design program with a diverse and dynamic skill-set, as well as the technical ability to embark on an exciting career as a programmer. Career opportunities for graduates of this program include communication design studios, computer software development firms, interactive software publishers, media production companies and information technology consulting firms.
The Interactive Media Design program will professionally prepare students for an evolving job market in digital media design, development and production, providing comprehensive training in new media technologies with an emphasis on web application design, interactive rich media, and current technologies for developing usable, media-rich sites and applications. The curriculum will combine courses in design, coding, marketing and media management and incorporate industry-standard tools from companies such as Adobe and Maxon, as well as open-source technologies for web application development.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Interactive Media Design program will find career opportunities that allow them to use their creative imagination as a self-employed programmer working from home or as a valuable member of:
● communication design studios
● computer software development firms
● interactive software publisher firms
● media production companies
● advertising firms
● publishing firms
● information technology consulting firms
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Interactive Media Design program:
Web Designer
Create a user-friendly and easy-to-update web page to support an in-house marketing team.
Digital Studio Artist
Lead the creation of high-quality videos, animations and GIFs for web banners, email marketing, social and rich media platforms.
Digital Content Coordinator
Design, develop and manage a website with a focus on improving the way customers and employees interact with the company’s online presence.
Fanshawe completely changed my life. Here I met the best people I have ever had in my life and built strong bonds with them. At Fanshawe I found my first mentor who helped me to grow up as a coder. Fanshawe's web design program opened doors into the interactive media industry. And I can honestly say that my years at Fanshawe are the best in my life!
Anna Mykhailova
Graduate, Interactive Media Design
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
1. complete both individual and collaborative interactive media projects effectively.
2. use best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich-media content.
3. contribute to the assessment of the requirements of an interactive media project.
4. contribute to the development, budgeting, planning and professional presentation of an interactive media project.
5. design a media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using current best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
6. build effective and dynamic Web sites and/or mobile applications.
7. identify and analyze ethical and professional issues arising in an online environment.
8. apply research and conceptual skills to propose possible solutions for mobile/multimedia/Web development problems.
9. use creative and critical thinking techniques in the effective design, development and implementation of an interactive media project.
10. contribute to the assessment of the financial, technical and artistic success of an interactive media project.
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Marco De Luca
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant.
Students who do not have a high school diploma may wish to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 79 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
| CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
| ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
| Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Recommended Academic Preparation
Recommended Academic Preparation
- Grade 12 English (C) or (U) OR Grade 12 The Writer's Craft (C) OR Grade 12 Business and Technological Communication (O)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (M) OR Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (U) and Grade 12 Computer Science (U)
- Grade 11 Media Arts (M) or (O) OR Grade 12 Media Arts (M)
Recommended Personal Preparation
Recommended Personal Preparation
- Participation in audio visual clubs, photography clubs, school newspaper
- Interest in audio recording, video recording, photography and/or production of visual arts
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:
- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| WRIT-1037 | Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media | 3 | ||
This course will introduce contemporary media students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| MMED-1050 | Digital Media Theory & Project Mgmt 1 | 3 | ||
This course provides an essential foundation for success in the Interactive Media program by combining modern project management strategies with emerging technologies. Students will explore time management, collaboration, and professional communication skills while engaging in hands-on learning with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support creativity, planning, and personal learning. Through lectures, labs, and exercises, students will develop critical thinking abilities, learn the fundamentals of accessibility and digital media file formats, and build confidence in documenting and presenting their work. By the end of the course, students will have designed their own AI tutor, collaborated on projects, and submitted a capstone deliverable that demonstrates their readiness for future interactive media work. | ||||
| MMED-1051 | Design & Image 1 | 3 | ||
This course introduces the principles and techniques of effective digital design for the web, with a focus on user interface (UI) design for interactive media. Learn to create clear and functional UI wireframes, apply image optimization techniques for web performance, and develop interactive UI prototypes. Design fundamentals, visual communication, and layout strategies are explored using Figma, Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Illustrator CC as primary tools for creating professional, screen-based experiences. | ||||
| MMED-1052 | Multi-Media Production | 3 | ||
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to web development, focusing on the foundational technologies used to create modern web pages. Student will learn HTML5 to structure content using semantic tags that enhance accessibility, SEO, and the document outline. Explore CSS to style web pages and create visually appealing layouts, with a focus on design principles using CSS Grid. Understand the importance of valid HTML and CSS to ensure proper functionality and compatibility across browsers. | ||||
| MMED-1053 | Visual Communication 1 | 3 | ||
This course introduces the theory of visual design and layout in the interactive media field, with a focus on User Interface (UI) design and an introduction to User Experience (UX) principles. Emphasis is placed on visual hierarchy, layout, and design strategies that enhance the user experience across a variety of screen-based applications. | ||||
| MMED-1054 | Multimedia Authoring 1 | 3 | ||
Learn version control with Git and GitHub as a foundation for effective collaboration and code management in modern web development. Explore industry-standard tools, technologies, and workflows essential for building interactive, user-focused web applications in team-based environments. The course also extends CSS concepts introduced in Multi-Media Production, focusing on advanced styling techniques to create interactive, accessible, and visually engaging web interfaces. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London - Downtown
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.