Digital Media (MDM)
Part of The Creative School
Format: Full-time
Degree Earned: Master of Digital Media
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Digital Media is an intensive 12-month professional program designed to equip graduates with the skills and industry experience they will need as they launch themselves into the digital media world. Whether students plan to develop their own startup, work in the corporate world or go on to complete further studies, we provide the framework for success.
- Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
- Statement of interest
- Resumé/CV
- Transcripts
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Portfolio
- English language proficiency requirement
More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program.
The MDM program has admissions in the Fall term and Winter term.
Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.
See application dates.
For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit Fees by Program.
For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit Financing Your Studies.
- Video Games / Game Design (e.g. Storyboarding, Storytelling, Unreal Engine, Unity, Virtual Production)
- Immersive Experiences (e.g. Digital & Interactive Entertainment, AR/VR, UX/UI, Interactive Storytelling)
- Fabrication (e.g. 3D Printing, 3D Modelling, Human-Centric Design) - Ventures & Innovation (e.g. Digital Transformation, Innovation & Technology Management, Funding New Ventures)
- Digital Activism (e.g. Ethics in Media, Socially Justice Media, Activist Video Making)
- Data-centric products (e.g. AI, Deep Learning, Visualizations, Analytics)
- Digital Media Entrepreneurship
- Digital Media Environments
- Foundations of Digital Media
- Interaction Design Digital Media
- Interpersonal Communication
- Special Topics in Digital Media
- Toronto Metropolitan University Career Centre
- Toronto Metropolitan University Labs
- Toronto Metropolitan University Library and Archive
- The Catalyst at The Creative School
- The Innovation Studio at the Creative Schoo
- The Redbull Gaming Hub at The Creative School
- The Design Technology Lab at The Creative School
Graduate Admissions
Admissions information and how to apply
Graduate Studies Admissions Office
11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Email: gradhelp@torontomu.ca
For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.
Program Contacts
Dr. Lorena Escandon
Graduate Program Director
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 543455
Email: lorena.escandon@torontomu.ca
Emily Hall
Graduate Program Administrator
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 552858
Email: digitalmedia@torontomu.ca
“This is a safe place to validate challenging ideas. Once you lock onto an opportunity, this program provides the resources to bring it to fruition.”
Student Profile: Secret Marathon (external link)
Secret marathon meets social change. Kate McKenzie (master of digital media alumna) documented her journey of running her first marathon – in Afghanistan.
Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.
Funding
At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.
Research
As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.