New Media Production and Design

Admission Requirements

Admission and Selection

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

• Spring 2022 start: applications open June 14, 2021.
• Fall 2022 start: applications are open Oct. 6, 2021.

Admission Requirements

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

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.

Communication during selection

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 ict.mediastudents@sait.ca and the sait.ca domain to your safe senders list or you risk missing critical email messages.

Recommendations

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

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 to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• Griffith University
• Royal Roads University
• University of Calgary

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Costs

2021/22 Domestic Tuition and Fees*

2021/22 International Tuition and Fees*

*Fees and tuition are based on a two-semester full course load structure. There may be additional fees for practicums and terms held outside this time frame. 

SAIT Fees

Campus athletic and recreation Fee: $183.20
Universal transit pass (UPass): $310 - Check eligibility here.
Student support fee: $150
Student technology fee: $150

Health and Dental Fees

Domestic Students 

• Health Plan: $122
• Dental Plan: $130
• For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the Saitsa website for information on opting out.

International Students 

• Health and Dental Plan: $252
• For more information on Health and Dental Benefits for International students please contact the International Centre.

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 device that meets the standard hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
• Find out 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.

Fall 2021

Orientation

Your program orientation will take place Aug. 31 online and Sept 1 on campus (optional). Check your schedule in mySAIT for the time and location details.

Learn more about your orientation.

How to register for classes

You'll follow a  fixed block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.

Computers and laptops

This is a bring your own device program. All computers must meet the following minimum specifications:

Mac devices

• Apple MacBook Pro
• Intel Core i5 processor
• Minimum 8GB RAM (16 GB RAM to 32GB preferred)
• Minimum 500GB hard drive AND 1TB external hard drive
• 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 I5 (6 ^th gen or higher) or AMD A8 processor
• Minimum 8GB RAM (16 GB RAM to 32GB preferred)
• Minimum 1TB hard drive AND 1TB external hard drive
• Windows 10, 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

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
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Chrome
• XAMPP
• Atom
• Visual Studio Code
• MS Office (a Microsoft 365 account is included in your program. You do not need to purchase a separate license.) 
• Firefox
• 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, you’ll be automatically registered in two short courses to 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 D2Lbefore the first day of classes.

Required textbooks

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

Contact 

Phone: 403.284.8897
Email:  ict.mediastudents@sait.ca

Academic chair

Jim Slobodian, Academic Chair
Email:  jim.slobodian@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

Student Guidelines

Review the student guidelines to learn about the School of Information and Communications Technologies' expectations before you start your studies. 

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