Students learn to use current Web and Internet technologies to create innovative, interactive products for a variety of users, platforms, and devices. They develop skills and knowledge to plan, design, and develop engaging and intuitive Web applications. Students explore the use of current technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, the Document Object Model (DOM), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and a variety of popular Web frameworks. With a focus on user-centered design, students apply human-computer interaction principles, standards-based technologies, and Web application best practices to create an accessible, usable, and captivating user experience.

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Fall 2025	Barrie

Tuition and fees

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Work-integrated learning

This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
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What are the admission requirements for the Interactive Media Design – Web program?

Interactive Media Design – Web admission requirements

OSSD or equivalent with

Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Additional information

To be successful in this program, you are required to have a personal notebook computer (either PC or Mac¹) prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following specifications:

HARDWARE

Intel i5 processor or AMD equivalent
16GB of memory or greater
250GB hard drive

OPERATING SYSTEM

Microsoft Windows (current version) or
Apple OS X (current version)¹

SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop²
Adobe Illustrator²
Microsoft Office³
Microsoft Visual Studio³

Please note that your existing notebook computer will likely satisfy the above hardware requirements. Contact the program coordinator if you need further information about these requirements.

¹: Mac users will need to have Microsoft Windows installed either as a disk partition or using a third-party virtualization software package
²: All Adobe products are available via a monthly subscription license fee (check https://adobe.com for current education pricing)
³: Microsoft product licenses are provided through an agreement with Microsoft Canada at no additional cost

Why take Interactive Media Design – Web at Georgian College?

What career paths can I take in web design and programming?

Your Interactive Media Design – Web diploma gives you many career opportunities

Graduates may find employment as designers and/or developers of interactive applications for a wide variety of organizations. They may function as internal specialists, or as part of an external team as a contractor or vendor. Such roles require professionals who are well-connected, adaptable, creative, innovative, forward-thinking, and personable team players with strong communication skills. Job titles might include Web Designer/Developer, User Experience Designer, Interactive Designer, Front-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Web Content Manager, Digital Marketer, and User Interface Designer.

Flex MORE. Study Interactive Media Design – Web part-time

Benefits of studying part-time:

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What courses are included in the Interactive Media Design – Web diploma program?

Course overview

18 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
1 Program Option Course
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Interactive Media Design – Web program outline.

COMP 1002 – HTML, CSS, and JS Fundamentals
COMP 1030 – Programming Fundamentals
COMP 1051 – Digital Design Principles
COMP 1102 – User Experience
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Your course delivery method(s)

Hybrid

This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

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Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.