Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Program Year 3 Bridge (G302)
Program Description
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design four-year degree program will give you the skills to tackle challenges by crafting human-centred, socially conscious, economically viable digital solutions. If you want to be a designer who shapes meaningful digital experiences for a variety of users, this program is for you.
If you apply to the May 2025/26 intake for this program, you will start in May 2026. To begin your studies in May 2025, apply to the 2024/25 academic year.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design four-year degree program will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital experience design, which includes related fields like service design, user experience design and interaction design. This exciting specialty involves understanding human behaviour and human-computer interaction, conducting research and usability studies, managing projects and working in teams, applying business skills, working with existing and emerging digital technologies, prototyping new ideas and anticipating future trends.
In this program, you'll learn to analyze and adapt to the ever-changing conditions of technology and culture. Foundational courses will build your analytical, technical and business skills. In upper-year courses and capstone projects, you'll collaborate on digital interfaces and applications, as well as interactive environments and objects.
This design degree curriculum focuses on three areas of learning based on the digital experience design process:
- Think: design thinking, theory, culture and research
- Make: designing, building and testing digital experiences
- Ship: entrepreneurship and the commercialization of digital products
Interactive Digital Media is a growing industry that is quickly changing, driven by shifts in consumer behaviour and technology. As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready to contribute to and eventually lead interdisciplinary teams to solve problems across a variety of fields like security, transportation, education, and manufacturing. And if you want to continue your studies, you'll be prepared to pursue graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines.
Pathway Options
Students currently in year two or three of George Brown College’s existing three-year Interaction Design advanced diploma may be eligible for advanced entry into the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
Following the Winter semester (January–April), students who have successfully completed the second year of the George Brown College Interaction Design (G103/G113) advanced diploma with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher or have graduated from the program with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, will be eligible to complete a summer bridge program. Upon successful completion of the bridge, students will enter into semester 5 of the degree program in the fall.
Option A:
Two years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Option B:
Three years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Interaction Design and Development Advanced Diploma PLUS Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Your Field Education Options
Students must complete a 420-hour paid co-op work term in the spring/summer period between the third and fourth year.
Students have the opportunity to complete this co-op domestically and/or internationally as opportunities arise. The majority of co-op work terms are completed in the Greater Toronto Area, where the design sector is robust and the majority of interaction jobs are located.
The School of Design Field Placement team works with many notable training partners, including agencies such as Publicis, K9 Strategy + Design, Trevor/Peter and Relish Interactive; larger, well-known brands such as Nelvana (Corus Entertainment), Rogers Media, Mozilla, Crayola and PUR Gum; and a variety of industry-relevant arts and design institutions, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) and Applied Arts.
The work term allows students to apply the skills, abilities and knowledge they've acquired in the program in a workplace environment or through an appropriate interaction design research project or initiative. Students gain valuable experience and the opportunity to reflect on the application of previous learning. A faculty member evaluates the student based on feedback provided by the employer.
Students will develop a digital portfolio of design artifacts completed during the co-op work term.
General Computer Requirements
- Base model MacBook pro is recommended
- 16 gig of RAM
- 1Tb of hard drive space is recommended
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
Digital Experience Design
Digital Experience Design embeds and influences human experience through novel and interactive forms of digital technology, combining hardware, software and design. The term “experience” refers to the multifaceted interaction between humans and technology that respects the contextual and situational features of each. The future of digital design lies in understanding this interaction.
Digital Experience Design is gaining currency in the field of research and practice. IDEO, a prominent global design consultancy, lists “Digital Experiences” as one of their core areas of expertise. IDEO sees “Digital Experiences” as those in which there are no boundaries among platforms. They use hardware, software, web and mobile elements, and interactive media to develop effective means for people to share, create and communicate. Thus, Digital Experience Design is a dynamic field, continually adapting to new technologies and interfaces, such as smart devices, sensors, adaptive architectures, mixed realities (AR/VR), immersive environments, multiscreen and multisensorial displays. Digital experience design is revolutionizing how organizations serve customers and how we interact with each other and the world around us.
Interactive Digital Media (IDM)
The Canadian Interactive Alliance defines interactive digital media companies as creators of “digital content and environments that provide users with a rich interactive experience – either with content itself or with other users – for the purposes of entertainment, information or education, or that provides services that directly enable these products/services” (2012 Canadian Interactive Industry Profile). IDM in Canada is a growing industry that is quickly changing, driven by shifts in consumer behaviour and technology. The comprehensive IDM sector includes companies that produce interactive content as well as firms that provide various types of products or services to enable the production of interactive content. These are sometimes called “core” and “peripheral” IDM. Core IDM content includes but is not limited to video and mobile games, cross-platform entertainment, web series, e-learning and training products (Interactive Digital Media, OMDC).
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) leads North America in offering a diverse, talented pool of interactive digital media workers. The GTA has 15,000 technology companies employing more than 168,000 people, making Toronto Canada’s largest technology hub and the third largest North American centre for technology firms, in addition to being the third largest centre for design on the continent.
Educational Pathways
Students currently in year two or three of George Brown College’s existing three-year Interaction Design Advanced Diploma may be eligible for advanced entry into the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
Following the winter semester (January–April), students who have successfully completed the second year of the George Brown College Interaction Design (G103/G113) advanced diploma with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher or have graduated from the program with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, will be eligible to complete a Summer bridge program. Upon successful completion of the bridge, students will enter into semester 5 of the degree program in the fall.
Option A:
Two years completed of Interaction Design
+ Bridge (three courses + two liberal studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Option B:
Three years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Interaction Design and Development Advanced Diploma PLUS Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
For more information, contact digitalexperience@georgebrown.ca, or call 416-415-5000, ext. 3129.
Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program may qualify to pursue further graduate studies in relevant program areas. Students should contact universities directly to explore graduate school opportunities.
Examples of potential graduate study and research areas include: design, interaction design, digital/interactive media, digital experience, human computer interaction, systems design, e-health, e-learning, game design, interactive arts and critical practice.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Required Courses
Bridge Courses, Semester 4
Required bridge courses to be completed in the summer term:
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BDES 2411 | Interaction Design Theory and Practice |
| BDES 2412 | Historical and Theoretical Frameworks for Digital Experience Design |
| BDES 2413 | Research in Digital Experience Design |
| Select Two Lower Liberal Studies Electives | |
Bridging students will need to complete two non-core liberal studies elective courses, at least one of which should be taken during the bridging semester.
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BDES 3500 | Computing 3: Data Integration and Development |
| BDES 3503 | Advanced Human Computer Interaction Methods |
| BDES 3505 | Professional Practice in Digital Experience Design |
| BDES 3510 | Special Topic 1: Augmented Reality |
| Select One Lower Liberal Studies Elective | |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BDES 3502 | Entrepreneurship for Digital Design |
| BDES 3600 | Design Jam |
| BDES 3601 | Digital Media Studies |
| BDES 3603 | Transmedia (Cross-Channel) |
| Select One Upper Liberal Studies Elective | |
Summer between Years 3 and 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GCOP1001 | Work-Integrated Learning of 420 hours (Co-op) |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BDES 4701 | Major Project 1: Research and Conceptualization |
| BDES 4702 | Trends in Digital Experience Design |
| BDES 4704 | Special Topic 2: MUSH sector |
| Select One Upper Liberal Studies Elective | |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BDES 4800 | Commercialization |
| BDES 4801 | Major Project 2: Development and Production |
| BDES 4804 | Special Topic 3: Internet of Things |
| Select One Upper Liberal Studies Elective | |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Integrate digital experience design theories and methodologies to solve real-life problems and address societal issues.
- Explain the relationships between digital interactive experiences and products and other fields of practice and study.
- Provide human-centred and research-based solutions and design opportunities across sectors.
- Determine the usability of interactive systems to optimize the performance of a product or service.
- Incorporate key theoretical concepts of design to inform the planning, production and critique of interactive digital experiences.
- Develop applications based on trends in digital experience design.
- Incorporate relevant technological systems in the process of developing digital experiences.
- Use human-centred design principles to develop and test digital products, systems and services to enhance the aesthetic and functional experience.
- Select the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Create interactive products, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Collaborate with and lead interdisciplinary design teams and stakeholders in the process of designing a product or service.
- Manage a design project by applying business, legal and ethical principles.
- Conceive of economically viable projects with accompanying business models.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† Fees for this program do not include the $500 cost of the co-op work term.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
This program is intended for current School of Design (George Brown College) students who are completing, or have recently completed, the 3-year advanced diploma in Interaction Design (G103/ 113).
Application Process and Guidelines
Step 1
Determine if you are eligible to enter George Brown College’s Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
- Only graduates, and second- and third-year students of the (three-year) advanced diploma in Interaction Design (G103/G113) will be considered for this program.
- Current students must have a program GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or above from their diploma program.
- Former students must have graduated with a program GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or above from their diploma program, and have graduated in the last three years.
Step 2
There is no need to apply via the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS). To apply to the bridge program, contact program co-ordinator Nastaran Dadashi at Nastaran.Dadashi@georgebrown.ca, expressing interest in transferring from Interaction Design to Digital Experience Design for fall.
Step 3
An application form will be sent to you in March. Our admissions office will confirm your eligibility and will register you for the summer bridge courses.
This college has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting September 1, 2017. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Note: Offers will be conditional on the basis of completing the term with an overall GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or having graduated with said GPA in the last three years.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Participate in an online information session or visit in person. Register for an information session or open house here.
School of Design
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: digitalexperience@georgebrown.ca
For more information about the program, you may also contact the Program Co-ordinator, Nastaran Dadashi: nastaran.dadashi@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
School of Design Building
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour.
Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design Program Year 3 Bridge (G302)
Program Description
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design four-year degree program will give you the skills to tackle challenges by crafting human-centred, socially conscious, economically viable digital solutions. If you want to be a designer who shapes meaningful digital experiences for a variety of users, this program is for you.
If you apply to the May 2024/25 intake for this program, you will start in May 2025. To begin your studies in May 2024, apply to the 2023/24 academic year.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design four-year degree program will give you a comprehensive understanding of digital experience design, which includes related fields like service design, user experience design, and interaction design. This exciting specialty involves understanding human behaviour and human computer interaction, conducting research and usability studies, managing projects and working in teams, applying business skills, working with existing and emerging digital technologies, prototyping new ideas, and anticipating future trends.
In this program, you'll learn to analyze and adapt to the ever-changing conditions of technology and culture. Foundational courses will build your analytical, technical, and business skills. In upper-year courses and capstone projects, you'll collaborate on digital interfaces and applications, as well as interactive environments and objects.
This design degree curriculum focuses on three areas of learning based on the digital experience design process:
- Think: design thinking, theory, culture, and research
- Make: designing, building, and testing digital experiences
- Ship: entrepreneurship and the commercialization of digital products
Interactive Digital Media is a growing industry that is quickly changing, driven by shifts in consumer behaviour and technology. As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready to contribute to and eventually lead interdisciplinary teams to solve problems across a variety of fields like security, transportation, education, and manufacturing. And if you want to continue your studies, you'll be prepared to pursue graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines.
Pathway Options
Students currently in year two or three of George Brown College’s existing three-year Interaction Design advanced diploma may be eligible for advanced entry into the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
Following the Winter semester (January–April), students who have successfully completed the second year of the George Brown College Interaction Design (G103/G113) advanced diploma with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, or have graduated from the program with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, will be eligible to complete a summer bridge program. Upon successful completion of the bridge, students will enter into semester 5 of the degree program in the Fall.
Option A:
Two years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Option B:
Three years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Interaction Design and Development Advanced Diploma PLUS Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Your Field Education Options
Students must complete a 420-hour paid co-op work term in the spring/summer period between the third and fourth year.
Students have the opportunity to complete this co-op domestically and/or internationally, as opportunities arise. The majority of co-op work terms are completed in the Greater Toronto Area, where the design sector is robust and the majority of interaction jobs are located.
The School of Design Field Placement team works with many notable training partners, including agencies such as Publicis, K9 Strategy + Design, Trevor/Peter and Relish Interactive; larger, well-known brands such as Nelvana (Corus Entertainment), Rogers Media, Mozilla, Crayola and PUR Gum; and a variety of industry-relevant arts and design institutions, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) and Applied Arts.
The work term allows students to apply the skills, abilities and knowledge they've acquired in the program in a workplace environment or through an appropriate interaction design research project or initiative. Students gain valuable experience and the opportunity to reflect on the application of previous learning. A faculty member evaluates the student based on feedback provided by the employer.
Students will develop a digital portfolio of design artifacts completed during the co-op work term.
General Computer Requirements
- Base model MacBook pro is recommended
- 16 gig of RAM
- 1Tb of hard drive space is recommended
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
Digital Experience Design
Digital Experience Design embeds and influences human experience through novel and interactive forms of digital technology, combining hardware, software and design. The term “experience” refers to the multifaceted interaction between humans and technology that respects the contextual and situational features of each. The future of digital design lies in understanding this interaction.
Digital Experience Design is gaining currency in the field of research and practice. IDEO, a prominent global design consultancy, lists “Digital Experiences” as one of their core areas of expertise. IDEO sees “Digital Experiences” as those in which there are no boundaries among platforms. They use hardware, software, web and mobile elements, and interactive media to develop effective means for people to share, create and communicate. Thus, Digital Experience Design is a dynamic field, continually adapting to new technologies and interfaces, such as smart devices, sensors, adaptive architectures, mixed realities (AR/VR), immersive environments, multiscreen and multisensorial displays. Digital experience design is revolutionizing how organizations serve customers and how we interact with each other and the world around us.
Interactive Digital Media (IDM)
The Canadian Interactive Alliance defines interactive digital media companies as creators of “digital content and environments that provide users with a rich interactive experience – either with content itself or with other users – for the purposes of entertainment, information, or education, or that provides services that directly enable these products/services” (2012 Canadian Interactive Industry Profile). IDM in Canada is a growing industry that is quickly changing, driven by shifts in consumer behaviour and technology. The comprehensive IDM sector includes companies that produce interactive content as well as firms that provide various types of products or services to enable the production of interactive content. These are sometimes called “core” and “peripheral” IDM. Core IDM content includes but is not limited to video and mobile games, cross-platform entertainment, web series, e-learning and training products (Interactive Digital Media, OMDC).
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) leads North America in offering a diverse, talented pool of interactive digital media workers. The GTA has 15,000 technology companies employing more than 168,000 people, making Toronto Canada’s largest technology hub and the third largest North American centre for technology firms, in addition to being the third largest centre for design on the continent.
Educational Pathways
Students currently in year two or three of George Brown College’s existing three-year Interaction Design Advanced Diploma may be eligible for advanced entry into the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
Following the winter semester (January–April), students who have successfully completed the second year of the George Brown College Interaction Design (G103/G113) advanced diploma with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, or have graduated from the program with a GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or higher, will be eligible to complete a Summer bridge program. Upon successful completion of the bridge, students will enter into semester 5 of the degree program in the fall.
Option A:
Two years completed of Interaction Design
+ Bridge (three courses + two liberal studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
Option B:
Three years completed of Interaction Design.
+ Bridge (three courses + two Liberal Studies electives)
+ Two years of degree (18 courses plus 420 hours of co-op)
= Interaction Design and Development Advanced Diploma PLUS Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
For more information, contact digitalexperience@georgebrown.ca, or call 416-415-5000, ext. 3129.
Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program may qualify to pursue further graduate studies in relevant program areas. Students should contact universities directly to explore graduate school opportunities.
Examples of potential graduate study and research areas include: design, interaction design, digital/interactive media, digital experience, human computer interaction, systems design, e-health, e-learning, game design, interactive arts and critical practice.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Required Courses
Bridge Courses, Semester 4
Required bridge courses to be completed in the summer term:
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| BDES 2411 | Interaction Design Theory and Practice | NONE |
| BDES 2412 | Historical and Theoretical Frameworks for Digital Experience Design | NONE |
| BDES 2413 | Research in Digital Experience Design | NONE |
| Lower Liberal Studies Elective | ||
| Lower Liberal Studies Elective |
Bridging students will need to complete two non-core liberal studies elective courses, at least
one of which should be taken during the bridging semester.
Year 3, Semester 5
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| BDES 3503 | Advanced Human Computer Interaction Methods | BDES 1203 or BDES 2412 |
| BDES 3505 | Professional Practice in Digital Experience Design | NONE |
| BDES 3500 | Computing 3: Data Integration and Development | BDES 2402 or BDES 2411 |
| BDES 3510 | Special Topic 1: Augmented Reality | NONE |
| Lower Liberal Studies Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| BDES 3502 | Entrepreneurship for Digital Design | NONE |
| BDES 3600 | Design Jam | NONE |
| BDES 3601 | Digital Media Studies | BDES 1201 |
| BDES 3603 | Transmedia (Cross-Channel) | BDES 2400 BDES 3500 |
| Upper Liberal Studies Elective |
Summer between Years 3 and 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GCOP 1001 | Work-Integrated Learning of 420 hours (Co-op) |
Year 4, Semester 7
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| BDES 4701 | Major Project 1: Research and Conceptualization | NONE |
| BDES 4702 | Trends in Digital Experience Design | BDES 3601 |
| BDES 4704 | Special Topic 2: MUSH sector | NONE |
| Upper Liberal Studies Elective |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| BDES 4800 | Commercialization | BDES 3602 |
| BDES 4801 | Major Project 2: Development and Production | BDES 4701 |
| BDES 4804 | Special Topic 3: Internet of Things | NONE |
| Upper Liberal Studies Elective |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Integrate digital experience design theories and methodologies to solve real-life problems and address societal issues.
- Explain the relationships between digital interactive experiences and products and other fields of practice and study.
- Provide human-centred and research-based solutions and design opportunities across sectors.
- Determine the usability of interactive systems to optimize the performance of a product or service.
- Incorporate key theoretical concepts of design to inform the planning, production and critique of interactive digital experiences.
- Develop applications based on trends in digital experience design.
- Incorporate relevant technological systems in the process of developing digital experiences.
- Use human-centred design principles to develop and test digital products, systems and services to enhance the aesthetic and functional experience.
- Select the appropriate tools that allow for designing, building, visualizing and programming digital interactive experiences.
- Create interactive products, systems and services using appropriate technologies, materials and manufacturing methods.
- Collaborate with and lead interdisciplinary design teams and stakeholders in the process of designing a product or service.
- Manage a design project by applying business, legal and ethical principles.
- Conceive of economically viable projects with accompanying business models.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† Fees for this program do not include the $500 cost of the co-op work term.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Application Process and Guidelines
Step 1
Determine if you are eligible to enter George Brown College’s Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design program.
- Only graduates, and second- and third-year students of the (three-year) advanced diploma in Interaction Design (G103/G113) will be considered for this program.
- Current students must have a program GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or above from their diploma program.
- Former students must have graduated with a program GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or above from their diploma program, and have graduated in the last three years.
Step 2
There is no need to apply via the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS). To apply to the bridge program, contact program co-ordinator Nastaran Dadashi at Nastaran.Dadashi@georgebrown.ca, expressing interest in transferring from Interaction Design to Digital Experience Design for Fall 2023.
Step 3
An application form will be sent to you in March. Our admissions office will confirm your eligibility and will register you for the summer bridge courses.
This college has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting September 1, 2017. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Note: Offers will be conditional on the basis of completing the term with an overall GPA of 3.2 (75 per cent) or having graduated with said GPA in the last three years.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Participate in an online information session or visit in person. Register for an information session or open house here.
School of Design
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 3129
Email: digitalexperience@georgebrown.ca
For more information about the program, you may also contact the Program Co-ordinator, Nastaran Dadashi: nastaran.dadashi@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is part of our School of Design, located at our Waterfront Campus, at 3 Lower Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
School of Design Building
The School of Design resides in a new 103,000-square-foot facility in the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts development. This state-of-the-art building supports academic programs and industry projects with features such as:
- virtual and augmented reality lab
- usability and testing lab
- Future Ways of Living lab
- peer tutor lab
- digital sandbox
- incubators
- prototyping and workshop spaces
- design and innovation showcase spaces
Have your questions answered, learn about the program content and career options, meet your friendly professors and staff and experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom at one of our information sessions. You can also book a campus tour.
