A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent.
A comprehensive list of all approved Grade 11 and 12 academic courses can be found here. Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic or IELTS Indicator) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 88 or better with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading)
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) with an overall score of 70, with no part less than 60.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with an overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills, including: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing.
NEW! Duolingo English Test (DET) with an overall score of 125 or better.
*Only accepted from students in countries where no other English proficiency test is available.
Stretch the limits of your creativity in this interdisciplinary program where technologists, artists, designers and theorists collaborate in innovative research and immersive study. Your education will combine the science of human experience, the analysis of media and culture, the creation of experimental art and the implementation of new technologies. You will graduate ready to contribute to cutting-edge sectors of the economy and build the technologies and experiences that increasingly shape our lives.
The Interactive Arts and Technology program in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology has three options for concentrations: Design, Interactive Systems and Media Arts. The program is at the Surrey campus.
Lower Division Requirements
CMPT 166 - An Animated Introduction to Programming (3)
or an equivalent introductory programming course such as CMPT 102, 120, 125, 126, 128, or 130
IAT 100 - Digital Image Design (3)
IAT 102 - Graphic Design (3)
IAT 103W - Design Communication and Collaboration (3)
IAT 106 - Spatial Thinking and Communicating (3)
IAT 167 - Digital Games: Genre, Structure, Programming and Play (3)
IAT 201 - Human-Computer Interaction and Cognition (3)
IAT 202 - New Media Images (3)
IAT 206W - Media Across Cultures (3)
IAT 222 - Interactive Arts (3)
IAT 233 - Spatial Design (3)
IAT 235 - Information Design (3)
IAT 265 - Multimedia Programming for Art and Design (3)
or other approved second year programming course
IAT 267 - Introduction to Technological Systems (3)
MATH 130 - Geometry for Computer Graphics (3)
Upper Division Requirements
A major in Interactive Arts in Technology requires 30 upper division IAT units. Of these, students must take
IAT 309W - Writing Methods for Research (3)
and at least two 400-level courses of at least 3 units each, excluding directed studies.
Of the total of 44 upper division units required to their degree, students must complete a total of 24 units chosen from the following arts courses to satisfy the BA requirements:
IAT 312 - Foundations of Game Design (3)
IAT 313 - Narrative and New Media (3)
IAT 320 - Body Interface (3)
IAT 330 - Business of Design I: Introduction (3)
IAT 334 - Interface Design (3)
IAT 340 - Sound Design (3)
IAT 343 - Animation (3)
IAT 344 - Moving Images (3)
IAT 380 - Special Topics in Interactive Arts and Technology (Arts) (3)
IAT 386 - Directed Studies (3)
IAT 430 - Business of Design III: Refinement and Production (3)
IAT 431 - Speculative Design (3)
IAT 438 - Interactive Objects and Environments (3)
IAT 443 - Interactive Video (3)
IAT 445 - Immersive Environments (3)
IAT 480 - Special Topics in Interactive Arts and Technology (Arts) (3)
IAT 486 - Directed Studies (3)
IAT 499 - Graduation Project (6)
The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:
Advertising Executive
Art Director
Consultant
Digital Designer
Graphic Designer
IT Specialist
Product Designer
Systems Consultant
Technical Writer
Web Designer
Insurance-Single: 850 CAD/year
