Master of Science [M.S] (Computational Media Design)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$8,242/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
- University of Calgary offers MSc Computational Media Design program with a duration of 2 years.
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program and can be complete this program in a maximum 4-years.
- Students with full-time get the facilities to do some additional courses that are:
- Architecture
- Planning and Landscape
- Art, Dance, and Drama
- English or Music and two additional graduate-level courses.
- Students have to select 5 core courses.
- 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, Art, English, School of Architecture and School of Creative and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts.
- Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend an open oral defense.
- A master’s degree in computational media design will give you the pre-requisite for a Ph.D.
- Students also do the research methodology course which includes Architecture, Planning, and Landscape, Computer Science, Art, Dance, Drama, English or Music.
- The student-Faculty ratio of the Computational Media Design program is 16:1.
- Students get the opportunities to apply in companies whose primary business is game design and development, web design, networking, interactive media, public displays, and mobile and wearable computing.
- Placements/Job opportunities after the MSc Computational Media Design are Digital camera operator, Sound engineering technician, Multimedia artist, Film and video editor, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 60,000 USD after completing the program.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$8243 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$16480 (CAD 16480) |
| Health Insurance | CA$330 (CAD 330) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$13386 (CAD 13386) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Two Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
Career and Placement after Course
The Career Opportunities are:
- Digital camera operator
- Sound engineering technician
- Multimedia artist
- Film and video editor
- Dubbing editor
- Sound effects editor
- Audio recording engineer
- Game designer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 12,499/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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