| type="text/javascript"> ch_client = "articlealley"; | | | | components. There is also a 15-week field placement |
| ch_type = "mpu"; ch_width = 590; ch_height = 250; | | | | that puts students into industry settings (i.e. media |
| ch_non_contextual = 4; ch_noborders = 1; | | | | technology companies, interactive design firms or |
| ch_vertical ="premium"; ch_sid = "590x250 Article | | | | media publishers) to apply the theory and knowledge |
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| ch_query = ch_queries[ch_selected]; } Imagine an | | | | Engineering Design Integration program? As the focus |
| exciting, innovative and futuristic new field where | | | | is on creating a balance between engineering and |
| advancement in robotics technology, the power of | | | | design, the students will be cross-trained to lead |
| mobile Internet and 3D cinematic storytelling are | | | | collaborative teams of technologists and media |
| combined with the next generation of media and | | | | producers in the creation of new applications and |
| entertainment experiences. No, it isn't some imaginary | | | | products for the media marketplace. Also, through |
| profession from the year 2030. It is here right now, | | | | project-based training, students begin to understand |
| with training being offered at Toronto's | | | | the challenges of media design in order to engineer |
| well-respected Centennial College under the name | | | | innovative media solutions. Analytical and |
| Media Engineering Design Integration (MEDI). | | | | decision-making skills are also enhanced. |
| Offered as a joint collaboration by Centennial's School | | | | As the Media Engineering Design Integration offering |
| of Communications, Media and Design and the School | | | | is a Graduate Certificate program, prior to applying |
| of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science, this | | | | students must ensure they pay attention to the |
| is an extremely unique program - and the first of its | | | | prerequisites. Centennial College expects applicants to |
| kind. The focus of Media Engineering and Design | | | | submit an official transcript that demonstrates proof |
| Integration studies is on the design, development and | | | | of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma |
| production of innovative products and interactive | | | | or degree program. However, the School will consider |
| environments that change the way we think about | | | | people presenting partial post-secondary (eight |
| media. These products and applications include: | | | | college or university credits) in media production or |
| wireless devices, interactive museum and retail | | | | engineering technology. There are also non-academic |
| installations, digital signage systems and networks and | | | | requirements such as a program information session |
| much more. To reflect this, there is a wide range in | | | | or portfolio review. Lastly, in order to bring the two |
| the MEDI courses at Centennial College - from an | | | | groups of engineering technology and media design |
| introduction to media engineering, to design and | | | | to a level of equivalence, students will be expected |
| development as well as understanding the market. | | | | to qualify for advanced standing in two courses in |
| Laboratory experience with PLCs, robotics, sensors, | | | | their respective disciplines in the first semester. |
| electronics and network technology are all key | | | | |