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Video Games, Creative Industries and Society (Bachelor of Arts)

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four or five years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DDK (Regular)
DDL (Co-op)

Apply now

Learn more

Program website

Faculty website

Download viewbook

Overview

A student is working with 3D models that are also displayed on the computer screen in front of him Explore the cultural impact and creative potential of video games. Develop skills in digital storytelling, media analysis and interactive experiences while examining how games influence communication, communities and society.

The Video Games, Creative Industries and Society - Bachelor of Arts (BA) specialization within Communication and Digital Media Studies explores the role of games as a powerful form of communication, storytelling and cultural expression. Examine how video games influence audiences, communities and society while developing skills in digital media, interactive storytelling, content creation and critical analysis. Through hands-on projects and interdisciplinary learning, you'll gain the knowledge and creative skills needed to understand and shape the future of interactive media.

For more information, please visit the Video Games, Creative Industries and Society (BA).

The Video Games, Creative Industries and Society (BA) specialization can be taken in the Communication and Digital Media Studies program. 

Direct-entry co-op program

This program has a direct-entry co-op option that you can apply for directly on your Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) application.

Our co-op positions are full-time, paid employment opportunities providing students with a steady income stream throughout their studies.

Learn more about how you can launch your career before you graduate with paid co-op.


I wanted to better understand the apps I was using and our communication environment, and this program was the perfect way to do that—whether it was about advertisements, social networking sites, news or influencers, I was learning about the digital media world. Rilita Theodora Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Communication and Digital Media Studies Class of 2021


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175+organizations provide placement opportunities
90%of students are employed within six months of graduation

Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M courses, including English (ENG4U).

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. 


Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow 70s

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four or five years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DDK (Regular)
DDL (Co-op)

Apply now

Learn more

Program website

Faculty website

Download viewbook

Contact information

Career opportunities


Experiential learning

A limited number of fourth-year students have an opportunity to participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum is an experiential learning tool that provides students with opportunities to acquire workplace skills and knowledge, confront the relationship between theory and practice, and cultivate a sense of personal and professional development. The practicum course consists of 100 hours of fieldwork, several in-class seminars and a set of academic assignments.

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