Computational Media Design

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for art and technology? Do you refuse to be bound by convention? Computational Media Design is a leading-edge program designed for students innovating at the intersection of art, music, dance, drama, design and computer science. This research-based degree is offered jointly through the Department of Computer Science; School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape; and Department of Art, Department of English, and School of Creative and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts.  In the expanding world of multimedia and design, there is an increasing need for graduates who are equipped to handle complex projects that combine computing expertise with the creative energies of artists and designers. The CMD program prepares students to answer this emerging need. Admission is highly competitive, and only the most promising applicants are selected.

Completing this program

• Research Methodology Course: This course can be from Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Computer Science, Art, Dance, Drama, English or Music.
• Additional Courses: One graduate-level course from Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Art, Dance, Drama, English or Music and two additional graduate-level courses.
• Computer Science: A graduate course in Computer Science (in addition to the research methodology course).
• Thesis: Students are required to submit a research proposal, and submit and defend an original research thesis.

Specialization

• Wearable Technology (see Interdisciplinary Specializations)

Outcomes

Companies whose primary business is game design and development, film, TV, web design, simulation, training, networking, interactive media, public displays, and mobile and wearable computing. Interest in our graduates also comes from the creative fields of dance, music, theatre and the visual arts.

A master’s degree in computational media design will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.