About the program
You will join a 5–7 person team of project managers, artists, designers, and programmers at Centre for Digital Media (CDM) to tackle a real-world challenge from an industry client.
By the end of the program, you will:
- Apply agile software design methods to develop, iterate, and deliver an interactive media prototype.
- Analyze and solve complex design and technical challenges during development.
- Integrate diverse perspectives to create innovative and impactful solutions.
- Produce a portfolio-ready interactive media project (subject to client NDA).
- Build connections with industry professionals.
Your team will have a dedicated workspace at CDM, guidance from a faculty supervisor with expertise in digital media design, and the freedom to experiment, iterate, and push creative boundaries in a collaborative setting.
This project requires a significant investment of time and energy. If you anticipate needing to withdraw, do not sign up. Your teammates will be graduate students working full-time in their master’s program, and your role will be critical to the team’s success.
Note: This is not work-for-hire or an internship/co-op.
Project Examples
Promoting proper waste disposal through a fast-paced, hockey-inspired multiplayer game for Metro Vancouver.
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Creating a dynamic, voice-controlled game where an AI game master adds unpredictable twists through LLM-driven interventions.
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Teaming up with Samsung to prototype seamless, one-tap file transfer between smartwatches and smart TVs.
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Domestic Students
Students are expected to work in-person at CDM at a minimum of 2 days a week. Applications are due at 11:59PM on October 12 for Jan-Apr offerings and April 24 for May-Aug offerings. (When the deadline is a weekend/holiday, applications are due at 11:59PM on the next business day.)
International Students
We welcome visiting students from universities around the world to join our program. To ensure a collaborative experience, this course must be completed in person at CDM. Students will be expected to work on campus from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
Submit an expression of interest with your resume to Jonatan Yde by September 15 for the January-April intake.
Submit an expression of interest with your resume to Agnieszka Dytman-Stasieńko by September 15 for the January-April intake.
This course felt like a glimpse into real-world projects I might encounter in my career. Compared to my university's curriculum, this experience was more dynamic and realistic.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact studentservices@thecdm.ca