Graduiertenzertifikat in Interaktives Medienmanagement (Online)

Program Details

• Program Code:  6010
• School: School of Communications, Media, Arts, and Design
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
• Program Length: 1 year/ 3 semesters
• Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer
• Location: Online

The heart of Centennial College's Interactive Media Management program is user experience (UX). Through this offering, your ability to design and create meaningful interactive digital experiences will position you to succeed as an interactive media professional.

You'll find this graduate certificate program, facilitated through the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, ideal if you've completed a post-secondary program and wish to apply your skills to a career in interactive media management. If you're passionate about making interactive experiences that "just work", this program is for you.

Your courses will teach you how to plan all elements of an effective interactive digital experience, starting with assessing what your audience needs to accommodate their needs through the interface, its design, and the words it contains. You'll also have the opportunity to work on your own project, from concept to prototype.

The interactive digital media industry is changing as mobile and immersion computing becomes more important and prevalent. As such, this collaborative and project-driven college media program will emphasize:

• Digital strategy
• UX design
• Content strategy and planning
• Interactive storytelling
• Analytics
• Digital project management (grant charts, budgets, project planning, agile methodology)
• Researching and surveying the interactive media landscape

You'll learn about the industry and available career options in the early stages of the Interactive Media Management program and complete your learning with a nine-week industry field placement.

Program Highlights

• RGD, which represents more than 3,000 graphic designers, managers, educators, and students across Ontario, formally recognizes the Graphic Design program.
• A combination of multidisciplinary design skills and practical experience will set you apart from the competition.
• You'll be more flexible in your design solutions and more desirable in the marketplace.

The Graphic Design program will develop your abilities to:

• Think creatively and design effectively for print, motion, and interactive media.
• Professionally execute your ideas in any medium.
• Effectively communicate with employers and clients.
• Start your career in any facet of the design industry.
• Market yourself as a freelancer or start your own business.
• Effect social change through your design problem-solving skills.
• Understand all aspects of industry-standard workflow, from initial creative, through to print production or interactive prototyping.

Centennial College is Ontario’s first public college with five campuses in Toronto, Canada. Centennial offers high-quality Canadian Education that is hands-on and employment-focused. Programs at Centennial promote experiential learning with laboratory instruction, co-op education, and industry placements. Centennial consistently ranks #1 in Toronto for Student Satisfaction! (KPI: 2016, 2017, 2018).

With seven specialized academic schools, Centennial offers over 160 programs in Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Science, Communications, Media, Arts and Design, Health, Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts, and Transportation. Centennial offers post-secondary and post-graduate programs, as well as English Language Learning and Foundations programs for college and university preparation.

Why Study at Centennial College?

• Affordable and cost-effective
• High standard of education
• Co-op and industry connections
• Incredible diversity
• Opportunity to work in Canada
• Safe city and friendly community
• High standard of education

You belong here! Centennial is the #1 College Choice for International Students in Canada! Our 25,000 full-time students include over 11,000 international students from 126 countries! As you enjoy the academic benefits of Canadian college education, a wide range of global perspectives will enrich your education and experience.

An award-winning Canadian institution Centennial received the Gold Medal for Leadership Development at the 2018 World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence. Centennial also received the 2016 Gold Medal for Internationalization Excellence from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).

We are leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs We work with over 800 industry partners! You have access to the latest equipment and technology, industry-leading faculty, and co-op opportunities to get you work-ready upon graduation. Centennial ranks third in Canada for the number of students employed and paid for applied research (Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges)

Over 1,000 pathways! Centennial College programs offer 367 Degree Pathways and 40 Masters Degree Pathways with partner universities in Canada and abroad.

Are you seeking a global experience? Centennial offers unique global learning opportunities for students: International internships, semester exchanges, faculty lead international programs, global citizenship and equity learning experiences, language and culture learning, and conferences, and competitions abroad. Our Suzhou Centennial College learning site offers Canadian education in China, credit transfer pathways, and semester exchanges with our campuses in Toronto, Canada.

Study, Work and Live in Canada

Centennial College welcomes you in your pursuit of incredible international education experience. Centennial has a reputation for student and graduate success and numerous awards for International Education Leadership. International students achieve their goals at Centennial and lead the province in rates of successful graduation! 92.3% of international students that start our graduate programs successfully graduate.

Centennial College is an approved government institution for Canada’s Study and Work Programs! Full-time international students enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program can work part-time (20 hours per week) while studying, and full-time during scheduled breaks.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows international students to gain valuable Canadian work experience after graduating from Centennial College. Graduates are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit for up to three years!