About the course

Sheridan has developed Ontario's first four-year Interaction Design degree. This unique, multidisciplinary program cultivates skills of empathy. Through research, ideation and problem solving, you'll learn how to design successful interactive digital products. These skills lay a foundation for interaction design careers and foster entrepreneurship.

　　What you'll learn - Design theory and process. Visual communication and visual culture. 2D and 3D design. Physical computing and the internet-of-things. Programming a variety of devices. Augmented reality and next-gen products. Communication and narrative.

　　Business practices and entrepreneurship.

　　Interaction design focuses on how people engage with all forms of digital technology, including mobile devices, collaborative interfaces, and global networks. Interaction designers are creative problem-solvers who find new ways to integrate technology into our lives – by creating new products, developing better applications, and generating more compelling content.

　　During the fourth year, students will complete a variety of projects (both individual and team-based) to develop a body of work that demonstrates their creativity, communication skills, and technological savvy.

　　Career Opportunities

　　This field of design offers many jobs for graduates: User Experience (UX) Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, UX Researcher

　　Augmented/Virtual Reality Producer, UI (User Interface) Designer, Social Media Designer, Information Designer, Digital Product Designer Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$83,852

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Oakville
Fall (September), 2025	Oakville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

　　English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

　　plus

　　One senior-level Visual Arts credit at the M or Open level

　　Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level

　　Minimum 65% overall average

　　or

　　Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)- 88 (21L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 570 Paper-based. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Module- 6.5 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 6.0. PTE A (Pearson Test of English Academic)- 60 – Overall Minimum Score (57L,W,S,R).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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