Why Choose North Island College?

• A cut above the rest. In response to industry and employer input, NIC’s programs include an increased number of advanced technology courses. As a result, NIC grads develop a higher level of technical expertise when compared to many other diploma and even degree graduates in the province.
• Professional experience counts. On-the-job experience is an integral part of the program, giving you increased personal confidence, a stronger understanding of client expectations and direct professional connections.
• Innovation. Today’s employers and businesses value creative problem solving. NIC’s approach is to set challenges for students that require more than just facts to solve them, and to look for innovative solutions that stretch the boundaries of what is expected.
• Develop your style. At NIC, you’ll learn in smaller classes from experienced instructors who are focused on your success. You’ll have greater access to resources, plus the professional guidance and encouragement you need as you develop your personal style.

Program Highlights

NIC's Interactive Media programs provide the skills needed for today and tomorrow. Part time study is available but, because technology changes rapidly, students are encouraged to complete their studies as quickly as they can.

Building on the first year provided by the Web Design certificate, students will continue into more advanced design techniques and technologies. Web server administration and web game development is covered, and students are introduced to large-scale web project management. A work term of four weeks gives students valuable on-the-job experience, resulting in increased confidence and professional contacts. 

Career Opportunities

Web development graduates qualify for a wide range of positions in multimedia production companies, corporate, government or educational institutions, the entertainment industry and more. Career positions may include, but would not be limited to, web applications designer/developer, web systems administrator, e-commerce site developer, web analytics specialist, multimedia programmer, webmaster, and motion graphics developer.

Admission Requirements

1. C in Provincial English 12, NIC ENG 060, ENG 098, ESL 090 or equivalent, or English assessment testing;

There are three ways of gaining admission to the Web Development program:

• As a full-time student: This requires the submission of a Declaration form. A student should complete the program within two years of acceptance.
• As a part-time student: This requires the submission of a Declaration form. Students are encouraged to complete the program within four years of acceptance.
• As a non-program student: This is for students who would like to access the courses one at a time without committing to the program. On the NIC Application for Admission form, students should choose University Studies as their program name. These students will only be admitted to individual courses after program students have enrolled and if there are spaces remaining. In the meantime, these students will be wait listed and will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. If a non-program student wishes to join the program full- or part-time at a later date, they will then be required to submit a Declaration form. The courses they have taken will be counted toward the program if there hasn't been too long a gap in their studies. All prerequisites and co-requisites will still be required.

Program Requirements

Year 1

• IMG 100 Programming for Web Design I
• IMG 102 Computer Graphics I
• IMG 105 Communication Design I
• IMG 110 Web Tools I
• IMG 111 Web Tools II
• IMG 112 Typography
• BUS 162 Basic Marketing Principles & Practices
• CPS 146 Database Fundamentals
• FIN 247 Introduction to Digital Photography

Year 2

• IMG 130 Project Management
• IMG 201 Programming for the Web II
• IMG 202 Programming for the Web III
• IMG 206 Advanced Interactive Design
• IMG 210 Web Tools III
• IMG 230 Web Server Administration
• IMG 240 Emerging Technologies
• IMG 250 Web Game Development
• IMG 260 E-Commerce
• IMG 290 Portfolio Project I
• Optional Work term (4 weeks non-credit)

plus one English course from the following:

• ENG 107 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction & Non-Fiction
• ENG 108 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry & Drama
• ENG 115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis
• ENG 120 Introduction to Literature: Short Stories and the Novel
• ENG 121 Introduction to Literature: Poetry and Drama
• ENG 125 Composition & Indigenous Literature I
• ENG 126 Composition & Indigenous Literature II
• ENG 160 Effective Organizational Writing