Course Information

Credentials

When students complete the program, and upon graduation, they will get a Sait New Media Production and Design Diploma.

Program Costs (2021/22)

Domestic Students
International Students

Program Outline

First Year Second Year
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Industrial communication Production company I Production company II Production company III
Web communication I Web communication II Web communication III Digital independent study
Visual communication I Visual communication II Visual communication III Portfolio development
Business of New Media I Business of New Media II Storytelling for digital designer New Media Practicum
Rich Media Communication I Rich Media Communication II Rich Media Communication III Capstone Project

Program Total Credits : 60

Student Work

A1
User Personas Assignment - Visual Communications II

Program used:

Adobe Illustrator

A2
eCommerce Websites Mock up - Visual Communications II

Program used:

Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

A3
3D Object - Rich Media Communications II

Program used:

Cinema 4D

A4
Infographic - Visual Communications II

Program used:

Adobe Illustrator

Course Description

First Year

Semester 1

  • COMM 405 - Industrial Communications

    Description:

    This course will introduce learners to a variety of technical communications, including technical documents, reports, career portfolios, and professional presentations produced in relevant industry settings. Learners will gain an understanding of the strategies and skills required for effective communication in a professional environment. Course work will require learners to work in individual and collaborative settings.

    Requirements

    The textbook used in this course is an Open Education Resource (OER) and is provided at $0 to the student. This is a pilot project.

  • MMDA 222 - Web Communications I

    Description:

    After completing this course, students will have the technical and design skills needed to develop a simple web page. Students will understand the basics of computer scripting, and how to use a web scripting language to add functionality to a web page.

  • MMDA 223 - Visual Communications I

    Description:

    This is an introductory course covering design theory, the production of media, and the use of production hardware and software tools. Learners will become familiar with bitmap and vector graphics, digital photography, typography and print media tools and techniques.

  • MMDA 224 - Business of New Media I

    Description:

    MMDA 224 is a business course with a focus on project management and personal time management. In addition, the history and current status of the individual media industries that make up new media are explored to better understand this ever-changing dynamic industry.

  • MMDA 226 - Rich Media Communications I

    Description:

    In this course learners will explore basic animation theory, motion graphics, and audio and video concepts. Learners will use basic programming scripts to develop basic interactive presentations.

Semester 2

  • MMDA 225 - Web Communications II

    Description:

    In this course, students will build on the skills and knowledge they have gained in MMDA 222 Web Communications I. After completing this course, students will be able to create professional websites using modern web technology.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 222

  • MMDA 237 - Rich Media Communications II

    Description:

    This course is a continuation of Rich Media I. It will focus on media authoring, intermediate audio and video production as well as motion graphics.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 226

  • MMDA 243 - Visual Communications II

    Description:

    This course covers media production concepts that include the application of design theory and principles to intermediate projects. Traditional and digital drawing, typography, intermediate layout and intermediate photographic techniques will be explored. Digital production and design tools will be used.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 223

  • MMDA 244 - Business of New Media II

    Description:

    Business of New Media II will provide an introduction into the exciting world of consulting and contracting. Looking at a personal entrepreneurial analysis you will begin to define the skills and talents you offer to define your business. You will assess the components that will make up your fee structure along with defining your services and products. This course will help you to define your stance on relationship management within your industry and to pinpoint key elements of gaining and maintaining your business productivity. As a final step you will examine marketing opportunities and determine your promotional materials to propel your company.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 224

  • MMDA 247 - Production Company I

    Course Description:

    MMDA 247 is a business and management course with a focus on small media companies. The students will be setting up and managing a small company through the start-up phase to submission of a contract bid.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 224

    Equivalent(s):

    - MMDA 251

Second Year

Semester 3

  • MMDA 300 - Production Company II

    Description:

    MMDA 300 is a course that is designed to introduce students to the process of producing a new media project. Students will learn to scope, plan, manage and execute a large scale new media project that combines skills learned in other NMPD courses.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 244

    - MMDA 247

  • MMDA 303 - Storytelling for Digital Designers

    Description:

    Storytelling is everywhere and has been one of the main forms of communication throughout our history. The advent of social media has made the ability to tell a good story even more important in our digital age. By learning the theory behind what makes a good story, and understanding the impact of words, images, and colour, learners will acquire the skills necessary to grab the attention of an audience by using a digital medium to create and transmit various story types.

  • MMDA 323 - Visual Communications III

    Description:

    This course explores advanced media production and design concepts. Design systems, design principles, advanced layout, drawing, photographic and typographic techniques will be applied to projects using digital production and design tools. Techniques in creative problem solving and critique will be studied and implemented. Guest speakers from the New Media Design industry will visit.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 243

  • MMDA 324 - Web Communications III

    Description:

    This course builds on the lessons from Web Communications I and II, developing additional skills necessary to design websites that are dynamic and interactive. Students will expand on their JavaScript knowledge to increase interactivity, and learn how to build a website using the WordPress Content Management System.

    Prerequisite(s):

    One of:

    - MMDA 225

    - MMDA 242

  • MMDA 326 - Rich Media Communications III

    Description:

    This course is a continuation of Rich Media Communications II. It will focus on motion graphics, video production, audio production, and animation.

    One of:

    - MMDA 237

    - MMDA 246

Semester 4

  • MMDA 340 - Production Company III

    Description:

    MMDA 340 is a course focused on preparing students for working in the new media industry. The primary focus of this course is working with a non-profit organization to scope, plan and execute on a new media project to benefit the organization.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 300

  • MMDA 344 - Digital Independent Study

    Description:

    The purpose of this course is for learners to pursue a new media specialization at the advanced level. The learner is required to find a source of validation for their work, such as a certification exam or an accredited mentor. This is a guided independent study and learners are required to produce evidence of their learning and preparation as they progress in their specialization.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 324

    - MMDA 323

    - MMDA 326

  • MMDA 385 - Portfolio Development

    Description:

    Learners will develop, present and critique a final interactive portfolio. The portfolio will consist of a print version, an interactive component and a web site. Representatives from industry will be invited to evaluate student’s work.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 323

  • PRAC 395 - New Media Practicum

    Description:

    This course is a work-study program that provides learners with practical work experience in the field by participation in professional multimedia production environments.

    Prerequisite(s):

    - MMDA 300

    - MMDA 323

    - MMDA 324

    - MMDA 326

  • PROJ 309 - Capstone Project

    Description:

    Students will form multi-disciplinary teams to execute a project that solves a problem. Students may choose between working on a project sponsored by industry, or an entrepreneurial venture. The capstone requires students to demonstrate an integration of technical and professional skills necessary to succeed in the field.

    Requirements

    One of:

    • CMPH 308, CMPS 305, CPRG 302, ITSC 311, PROJ 304
    • CMPN 313, CMPN 332, CMPS 305, ITSC 359, PROJ 304
    • CMPS 303, CPRG 307, CPRG 311, CPRG 352, PROJ 304
    • CMPS 303, CPRG 300, CPRG 311, CPRG 352, PROJ 304
    • CMPN 313, CPNT 301, ELCM 252, ELCM 303, PROJ 304
    • ITSC 301, ITSC 302, ITSC 303, ITSC 304, ITSC 305
    • FVDO 300, FVDO 302, FVDO 303, FVDO 304, FVDO 308
    • MMDA 300, MMDA 303, MMDA 323, MMDA 324, MMDA 326
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