Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries Specialization
What is the Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries specialization?
From Hollywood to Silicon Valley, creativity is core to the globe’s largest entertainment industries, and the world has become a stage for all kinds of digital creators, artists and influencers. Whether made by a big studio or a YouTuber, new ideas, styles, artworks, apps, movies, TV series, games, songs, ads, and videos spread around the world. Creativity is now everywhere and in everything, and the digital arts and entertainment industries are used to educate, distract, delight, persuade. But what is creativity and how does it intersect with business and entrepreneurship, law, politics and policy and new technology? How can we use the new digital arts to tell impactful stories about the world to make the social changes we want to see? In the Specialized Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media Studies (CDMS) - Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries, you will learn about creativity, the digital arts and the entertainment industries in relation to the social environment that shapes them. You will explore the political economy of the creative industries, the legal, policy and regulatory environment that supports and sometimes stymies what digital media creators do and say on the Internet, and design and communicate ideas, images and stories to resonate with audiences and have a social impact. The Specialized program’s high-quality and socially relevant curriculum will provide you with a strong foundation in the theory, research, analysis, and professional practice of communication and digital media, and its emphasis on creativity, digital arts and entertainment industries will open pathways to thousands of new and emerging 21st century careers. Check out our postcard for a snapshot of what you will learn and possible careers.
How can I apply and be admitted to the CDMS program?
Although admission to the CDMS - Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries program is competitive, the specific grade average required for admission varies from year to year and preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. At a minimum, current Ontario secondary school student applicants to the program must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), and demonstrate proof of English-language proficiency. To learn more about the admissions process and apply, visit our Undergraduate Admissions website.
Experiential Learning:
To learn more about the CDMS - Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries program’s experiential learning opportunities (e.g., Co-op, the practicum, the internship, and community engagement projects), check out the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ Experiential Learning Office.
What courses will I experience to earn my CDMS degree?
Visit Communication and Digital Media Studies in our Academic Calendar for program maps and course descriptions. Be sure to select the correct year of study from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner.