Ontario Tech University - Downtown Oshawa
Ontario Tech University - Downtown Oshawa

61 Charles St., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries (DAH)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

In the specialized Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media Studies (CDMS) - Creativity, Digital Arts and Entertainment Industries, students will learn about creativity, the digital arts and the entertainment industries in relation to the social environment that shapes them. Students 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 students 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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 23, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

April 15, 2025

Submission deadline

October 15, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an optional practicum

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$102.5 CAD

Application fee

$30655 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
Instructional Resource Fee: $147 per year
Sport and Recreation Fee: $95 per year
Student Safety and Accessibility Fee: $90 per year