New Media Production and Design

Admission requirements

Admission dates

Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.

• Fall 2022 start: applications are accepted from Oct. 6, 2021.
• Spring 2023 start: applications are accepted from June 13, 2022.

Program requirements

• At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents.

Recommendations

• Completion of a Grade 11 math course is strongly advised.

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.

SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada. SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions. Find more information here.

Direct entry: four-step process

Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Apply to New Media Production and Design and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.

• Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.

Step 4: Continue to monitor changes to your application status through mySAIT.ca.

 This program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students as long as the student is enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.

Communication during admission

Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files and communications. We recommend you add the sadt.advising@sait.ca domain to your safe senders' list or you risk missing critical email messages.

Courses

Program Outline

Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue

First Year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Transfer options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer in, within or on from SAIT is available. Visit transfer options to learn more.

Costs 2022/23

Domestic tuition and fees

Cost per credit: $170

International tuition and fees

Cost per credit: $569.40

_{*Maximum fee. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits a student takes per semester and whether they opt-out of health and dental benefits.}

SAIT fees

• Campus athletic and recreation fee: $196
• Universal transit pass (Upass): $320
• Student support fee: $200
• Student technology fee: $200

Saitsa fees

Student Association fee

• Maximum: $291

This is the maximum amount the student will pay. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits the students take per semester.

Health and dental fees

• Health plan: $127
• Dental plan: $135

Students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Please refer to Saitsa's website for information.

Books and supplies*

Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.

For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.

Learn more about tuition and financial aid.

_{*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.}

Next steps for incoming students

Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.

Orientation

Your program orientation (ORNT 118) will be held on campus on Aug. 31. Check your schedule in mySAIT for the time and location details.

Learn more about campus orientation.

How to register for classes

Course registration opens on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for Winter 2023.

You’ll receive an email from us indicating what registration process you’ll use to enroll in your classes.

Learn more about how to register and the different registration methods used at SAIT.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring your own device program with custom hardware and software requirement. All computers must meet the following minimum specifications:

Mac devices

• Apple MacBook Pro
• M1 or M2 processor
• Minimum 16 GB RAM, or higher for better performance
• Minimum 500GB hard drive (1TB preferred)
• Up-to-date antivirus and malware protection software
• Administrator access/account on the device
• High Speed internet connection and a wired ethernet connection

Windows devices

• Intel I7 6^th gen or higher or AMD A8 processor
• Minimum 32GB RAM or higher
• Minimum 1TB hard drive
• Windows 10 or newer (North American or English version)
• Up-to-date antivirus and malware protection software
• Administrator access/account on the device
• High Speed internet connection and a wired ethernet connection

Optional: A dual display or high quality large format display may be beneficial to your home setup depending on your workflow.

Students must also supply the following peripherals and software:

• Smartphone/camera that captures video and audio
• Headset with microphone
• Webcam, either internal or external
• Adobe CC student subscription
• USBc to hdmi/ethernet/USB adapter
• FileZilla Client
• Chrome
• Visual Studio Code
• MS Office (a Microsoft 365 account is included in your program. You do not need to purchase a separate license.) 
• Blendr

It is highly recommended students already know how to save, move and find files on their computer, possess administrator access on their device, and are familiar with how to find and operate applications/websites such as Brightspace, mySAIT, Microsoft Teams and any other necessary software.

Preparation courses

To support your success, short courses are available to you to help prepare you for the academic year: 

PERS 050: Student Rights and Responsibilities

This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You will learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. PRES-050 must be completed within 30 days from the start of the semester.

PREP 100: The SAIT Experience

Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. Course completion is recommended by the end of your first semester.

Both courses can be accessed through Brightspace (D2L) before the first day of classes.  

Students taking a full-time course load, or more than nine (9) credits per semester, will be automatically enrolled in these courses.

They are optional for students taking a part-time course load (9 or fewer credits per semester). Part-time students can register by emailing academic.coaching@sait.ca. 

Required textbooks

Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.

Contact 

Phone: 403.284.8543
Email: sadt.advising@sait.ca

Academic chair

Andrew Stevenson, Academic Chair
Email: andrew.stevenson@sait.ca

Next steps for all students

Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!

Next steps for accepted students

Important dates and deadlines

Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.

Important dates