Seneca has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting Apr. 22, 2021. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Honours Bachelor of Design in Interactive Media (BDI)
PGWP-eligible Program
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
8 Semesters (4 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Honours Bachelor DegreeCourses
Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in four formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to choose your preferred options when you select classes to build your course schedule. Selection for preferred course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
International students: The impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI100 | Influence Through Design | Online | Not offered | Online |
| BDI106 | Design Foundations | Flexible | Not offered | Flexible |
| BDI107 | Design Thinking | Flexible | Not offered | Flexible |
| BDI115 | Video Production | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| BDI116 | Audio Production | In-person | Not offered | In-person |
| ENG106 | Writing Strategies | Hybrid Online | Not offered | Online In-person |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI120 | Fundamentals of Interactive Design | Flexible | Flexible | Not offered |
| BDI205 | Interactive Narratives | Flexible | Flexible | Not offered |
| BDI210 | Web Development | In-person | In-person | Not offered |
| BDI330 | Animation Techniques and Motion Study | In-person | In-person | Not offered |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (2) |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI201 | Communications Methodology | Not offered | Not offered | Hybrid |
| BDI310 | Networks, Servers and Databases | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| BDI430 | 3D Modeling and Animation | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| BDI640 | Research and Planning | Not offered | Not offered | Hybrid |
| LSO510 | Indigenous Awareness: Towards Truth and Reconciliation | Not offered | Not offered | Online |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (2) |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI400 | Integrated Media Channels | Flexible | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI406 | Design Studio | In-person | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI407 | Designing for Human Behaviour | Hybrid | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI510 | Development for Mobile and Other Devices | Hybrid | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI630 | Motion Graphics and Video Post Production | In-person | Not offered | Not offered |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI420 | Media for Social Change | Not offered | Not offered | Flexible |
| BDI500 | Social Media Strategy | Not offered | Not offered | Flexible |
| BDI509 | Intelligent Experience Design | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| BDI610 | Development for Immersive Environments | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (2) |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI340 | Indigenous Awareness: Interpretations in Interactive Media | Online | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI600 | Project Management | In-person | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI608 | Experience Development Studio | In-person | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI700 | Digital Entrepreneurship | Hybrid | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI800 | Portfolio Development and Career Preparation | Flexible | Not offered | Not offered |
| WTP200 | Work Term Preparation | Online | Not offered | Not offered |
Work-Integrated Learning Term
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI771 | Honours Bachelor of Design in Interactive Media | Not offered | Hybrid Online In-person | Not offered |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI710 | Capstone Project: Communicating and Influencing | Not offered | Not offered | Flexible |
| BDI711 | Capstone Project: Concept and Planning | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| BDI712 | Capstone Project: Prototyping | Not offered | Not offered | In-person |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Name | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDI810 | Capstone Project: Execution and Installation | Flexible | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI811 | Capstone Project: Technology and Assets | Flexible | Not offered | Not offered |
| BDI820 | Capstone Project: Final Production | Flexible | Not offered | Not offered |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (2) |
Program Learning Outcomes
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