Multimedia Production Diploma
Program Office: 403.320.3468 • multimedia@lethbridgecollege.ca
Design a Career That Works for You
Bring your creativity to life through digital design and interactive programming with a diploma in Multimedia Production. In this interactive, technology-based program, you’ll learn to blend animation, graphics, audio, video and text in a digital environment to create memorable experiences.
The Multimedia Production program will prepare you for a rewarding career in the industry, ensuring your skill development in new technologies is complemented by essential business skills in identifying, developing and pitching commercially viable ideas. During a practicum in your final semester, it’ll all come together as you gain valuable first-hand experience in the industry before you even graduate.
Your Investment
Program fees will vary. To view fee information, click here and select your program.
Mobile Learning Program
This is a Mobile Learning Program that requires students to purchase specific equipment for use in the program. Click here for additional information.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Multimedia Production diploma.
New applicants are accepted into the Multimedia Production program for the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Multimedia Production assumes professional standards for research and writing. All program assignments must be typed. Lack of keyboarding skills could inhibit achievement. Applicants who enter and complete the Multimedia Production program without a high school diploma, or equivalent may not be eligible for advanced placement in college and university diploma and degree programs under current and future transfer agreements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| CMM-1153 | Digital Audio | 3 |
| CMM-1156 | Digital Video | 3 |
| CMM-1163 | Scripting for Multimedia and the Web | 3 |
| DES-1155 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| RSR-1160 | Research and Writing for New Media | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| Select 1 of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication Process | ||
| Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | ||
| CMM-1165 | Coding With Web Standards | 3 |
| CMM-1185 | The Principles of Animation | 3 |
| DES-1156 | Web Graphics, Layout and Interface Design | 3 |
| WRI-1150 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| CMM-2285 | 3D Modeling and Animation With Maya | 3 |
| CMM-2288 | Programming Rich-Media Applications | 3 |
| CMM-2291 | Professional Foundations | 3 |
| RSR-2257 | Video Graphics and Compositing | 3 |
| RSR-2270 | Interactive Project (Core Integration) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| BUS-1124 | Service-Based Small Business Management | 3 |
| CMM-2284 | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
| CMM-2292 | Proseminar | 3 |
| CMM-2293 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| FWK-2253 | Managed Internship | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience.
Athabasca University
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Multimedia Production diploma are eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) at Athabasca University. Students should consult Academic Advising at Athabasca University or visit their website for more information.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Multimedia Production diploma, with a minimum GPA of 2.7, are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Technology program at NAIT. Graduates must meet the competitive admission and selection requirements of the Bachelor of Technology at the time of application. Students should consult an Academic Advisor at NAIT for further information.
Royal Roads University
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Multimedia Production diploma, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, are eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University - provided all entrance criteria for admissions to Royal Roads University are met and space remains available. Students should consult Academic Advising at Royal Roads University or visit their website for further information.
University of Calgary
Graduates of Lethbridge College's Multimedia Production diploma will be considered for entrance into the post-diploma Bachelor of Communication Studies at the University of Calgary. For more information, please contact an Academic Advisor at the University of Calgary or visit their website.
Our Multimedia Production diploma will prepare you for entry-level positions in a wide range of fields, including:
- 2D/3D Animation
- Front-end Development
- Interactive Advertising/Marketing
- Interactive Narrative Design
- Mobile App Development
- Motion Graphics
- New Media E-Learning
- New Media Entrepreneurship/Freelance
- Social Media
- User Experience Design
- Web and Interactive Media Design
- Web and Interactive Programming/Development
- Web Game/Simulation Design/Development