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Welcome to the School of Media, Art & Design (MAD) website! Here you can explore information about the different programs offered and the potential career opportunities available to you after completing your diploma.
This program focuses on the core aspects of the advertising and marketing communications industry, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to compete and succeed in the dynamic and ever-changing world of advertising. As a graduate, you will have knowledge and experience in Account management, media planning and […]
This program was developed with input from veterans in the animation and film industries and continues to garner enthusiastic support from studios and professional artists across the country. All of our professors come to Durham College from specific industries and are ready to share their knowledge and experience with you. […]
This program is designed to provide a balance between strong technical skills and artistic vision. With an emphasis on effective composition and meaningful content, you will explore a variety of topics. This program also emphasizes critical thinking and combines creative theory, technical language and practical experience through [...]
The Digital Video Production program will prepare you for a career in the exciting world of film, video and television. You will be introduced to: Basic principles of electronic field production and electronic news gathering; Composition; Lighting; Principles of camera operation; Sound design; Studio production; and Video editing. [...]
The Fine Arts program will offer you a wide range of experience and knowledge in the visual arts through a variety of ideas, mediums, materials and techniques. With curriculum based on fundamental courses in art, craft and design, you will be introduced to historical precedents, critical analysis and the practical skills natural […]
This program will expose you to a broad blend of art and design instruction and practice. In two semesters, you will be given the opportunity to see whether you are willing and/or able to pursue further art and design studies and successfully develop a career associated with art and design disciplines. You will be encouraged and […]
This program was developed with input from veterans in the digital entertainment industry and continues to garner enthusiastic support from studios and professional artists across the country. Many of our professors come from that industry, ready to share their knowledge and experience with you. The focus of this program is […]
This program will prepare you for the graphic design field as an entry level designer. You will learn the skills required to solve specific visual problems through practical work that covers a broad spectrum of visual communication in corporate, editorial and advertising design. You will spend your sixth semester off campus as an […]
This program will prepare you for an exciting career in the growing field of web design and development including providing you with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to design, develop and maintain Internet, intranet and e-commerce applications. You will work with the latest web technologies including PHP, .NET […]
This program will train you to work as a reporter, photographer, writer and editor for newspapers, magazines, broadcast outlets and websites. In addition, you will gain the skills needed to pursue a career in corporate or government communications. As part of the program, you will produce the college’s award-winning weekly [...]
Multimedia design allows you to become an innovator in the new digital world. This program will be of interest if you are looking to specialize in the effective communication of information and ideas by combining audio, images, two and three-dimensional animation, graphics and video. Delivery methods include DVD, CDROM, print […]
This program will prepare you to manage the business aspect of the music and entertainment industries. Although it mainly focuses on the music industry, generic skills common to all entertainment enterprises are also covered. This program will prepare you to manage the business aspect of the music and entertainment industries. […]
This program is designed for students who are curious about the many careers available in communication arts. You will learn some of the fundamental skills needed to work in the journalism, public relations and advertising fields including working with magazines, newspapers, radio, television, event planning firms and corporate [...]
This fast-track, three-year diploma program, which is delivered over two calendar years, focuses on effective communication strategies in the public relations industry. Public relations (PR) practitioners must be versatile and skilled writers and speakers as they help people and organizations explain who they are, what they do [...]
The VFX and Digital Cinema program will introduce you to the various techniques and technical processes used to create visual effects (VFX) for film and television. In-course projects will be used to create a finished portfolio including a demo reel and narrative short film. You will gain professional experience and knowledge [...]
This program is designed for individuals with work experience on the front- and back-end of web design; a web technologies-base; or a media-related diploma or degree. In just two semesters, it will show you how to use the Apple Mobile Operating System (iOS) and [...]
