Advanced Diploma in Interactive Media Development - Animation and Game Development

at Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Canada

As IT is essential to the success of both small and large enterprises, skilled Computer Engineering Technician professionals are in high demand. Learn the specialized skills needed to develop, operate, troubleshoot and maintain computer and network systems.

How You'll Learn
Prepare for a career in computer, technology and network management in various business environments:

• Learn to develop, operate, maintain and coordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment.
• Install, configure and service microcomputer operating systems and network application software, and get an introduction to Linux and Cloud computing.
• Explore web design and learn about installing, managing and maintaining web servers/sites for optimum performance.
• Delve into machine connectivity, virtualization architecture and computer network design to implement cross-platform networks.
• Gain an understanding of the technical support and helpdesk skills necessary for providing user support.

From sustainable houses to sophisticated office buildings and community recreation centres, you can help design and build residential, commercial and institutional spaces that will shape our communities and the way people live.

Experiential learning

• Creative problem solving and real-world skills will build the buildings and cities of the future. In this program, students will learn the significance of architecture to human culture and how buildings are designed, developed and constructed.
• Learning combines studio work, classroom instruction and field trips to study the design and construction of major construction and renovation projects – working independently and in teams.
• Develop skills in manual and computer design and drafting (CADD), and then create 3D models using the latest software in our state-of-the-art design studios.
• During independent design projects, students determine a structure’s physical needs, and design solutions that creatively address the use of space, materials, codes, structure, construction methods, zoning and the environment.
• There will be an optional work integrated learning opportunity upon completion of semester four.
• In their last year, Technology students use 3D modelling software to design a public facility in a local community.

Police officers make our communities a better place. They do this by preventing crime, enforcing laws and improving the quality of life for all. Loyalist's program prepares you to be a great candidate for police services. To help you get started and make connections, Loyalist Police Foundations provides eligible students with experience, observing police officers in action, at their side.

Experiential learning
Prepare to excel in the satisfying and fascinating profession of policing. Enter the field confidently with a combination of theory and practical experiences.

• Gain valuable field or field-related experience in two separate placements.
• Practise interpreting and applying the law from class to courtroom.
• Participate in a mock trial in a real courtroom with real judges.
• Role-play different scenarios using uniforms and police training equipment.
• Volunteer with police services in roles which have included emergency response training, front line officer training, mock disaster participation, and community policing activities.
• Learn to put personal safety and respect for victims into practice.
• Discover skills to improve your resiliency to stress.
• Develop essential career skills in ethical decision-making and conflict management.

By integrating science and engineering concepts with industry-specific technologies, civil engineering technicians and technologists assist in the monitoring and inspection of civil infrastructure projects. An education in civil engineering can offer many opportunities – leading to rewarding careers both in the office and out in the field, in areas such as structural design, municipal engineering, transportation construction and geotechnical engineering.

Experiential learning
This well-rounded program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, both outside (in the field) and inside, in our Building Sciences Lab using industry standard equipment.

• Get a strong foundation in surveying techniques, drafting principles and computer applications, using programs such as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Gain skills in structural, municipal and highway design, drafting, materials testing, surveying, inspection, construction supervision and project estimating, to name a few.
• Year one is common with the Construction Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.

Community and justice services professionals often work with clients who find themselves at a crossroads. They work within the justice system – focusing on keeping people out of it through prevention, intervention and rehabilitation. Help build stronger, safer communities by helping people at risk gain the skills and support they need to make positive life choices.

Experiential learning
Our program adapts to emerging policies and best practices to prepare students for the workplace — with practical, hands-on learning:

• Sharpen your assessment and communication skills during scenario-based role-plays, emphasizing personal safety and the protection of staff, clients and the community.
• Visit adult and youth detention facilities and earn a certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. 
• Hear from guest speakers who share their real-life experiences with post-traumatic stress, suicide interventions and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in group homes, federal and provincial corrections and sexual assault centres.
• Help clients across the spectrum of the justice system with a three-fold focus on prevention, intervention and reintegration.

Firefighters are on the front line of emergency response and are an integral part of any community, contributing to public safety, fire awareness and education. Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare you for success in the fast-paced and rewarding field of firefighting with this program, which conforms to the requirements for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001.

Experiential Learning
This hands-on program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as part of a fire service team and with other emergency responders to provide comprehensive service in emergency and non-emergency situations:

• Practise and test your skills in simulated and controlled live fire training situations.
• Learn about fire suppression, community education and fire prevention, firefighter emergency patient care, property conservation, environmental protection, confined space and environmental hazards, and rescue operations.
• Acquire the appropriate fire service terminology required to effectively communicate in a range of situations, and develop skills to communicate professionally with diverse communities and their members.
• Explore operating procedures, and acquire the skills to confidently use fire department communications equipment, personal protective clothing and protective equipment.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to undertake the OFM provincial firefighters test and upon successful completion of this test can apply for standing under NFPA 1001 as Firefighter Level I and II from the Proboard.

Use your creativity and inspiration in a career that lets you play with ideas. Develop strategic plans and create engaging concepts to connect brands with their customers through emerging media, online communities, radio, television and print, outdoor advertising and guerrilla marketing. Unleash your imagination in this unique program.

Experiential learning
In this program you won’t get a lot of “chalk and talk.” There are no lectures, exams or tests. Instead, you’ll develop your creative potential in an engaging and stimulating environment:

• Apply new learning right away with team projects, and present them to faculty for immediate feedback.
• Work through hands-on case studies focusing on Canadian brands and companies such as Steam Whistle Brewery and WestJet.
• Develop brand identities and creative concepts for ads in magazines, newspapers, TV commercials, videos and social media.
• Enjoy the freedom to be inventive and experiment, with a focus on storytelling and creative thinking.
• Get hands-on experience developing creative designs using the latest industry software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Earn recognition you can add to your résumé with program awards of distinction at the end of the year.
• Share your polished creations with invited guests during an annual showcase of student work.

Opportunities in this creative field are vast and expanding. There are exciting positions in

• Advertising and marketing communications agencies
• Television and radio
• Sales promotion companies
• Online publications, newspapers and magazines
• In-house advertising and marketing departments for large companies
• Charitable and not-for-profit organizations including health services, tourism, economic development and municipal governments

This hands-on introduction to residential design includes consideration of the environment, building codes and residential building design practices. It delivers marketable skills in under a year of study and prepares students for further study in the Architectural Technician/Technology program.

Experiential learning
Bring your design ideas to life in this hands-on program:

• Get a practical blend of classroom instruction and hands-on studio experience.
• Design a small building by creatively addressing the use of space, materials, code requirements and the environment.
• Showcase creativity and analytical skills to create a design, and then bring your concepts to life with a 3D models.
• In less than a year, you will develop marketable skills and knowledge in construction drawings, residential building codes, computer drafting (AutoCAD and SketchUp), construction materials and methods, and presenting your designs.

Get a well-rounded education in math, science, business and communication skills, not to mention the freedom to choose from an outstanding line-up of courses. Define your interests, opportunities and goals while earning credits you can transfer to future studies.

• Learn with a mix of group assignments, community projects and online class activities.
• Work one-on-one with a faculty advisor each semester to select electives suitable to you — go broad or specialize — it’s up to you.
• Choose from a wide range of electives, and explore opportunities you may not even know, with options as wide-ranging as human biology, computer applications, psychology, technology and humanity.
• Some electives are available online or offer virtual learning experiences, such as the Ecowalk.
• Gain work experience one day a week in your second semester.
• Expand your on-the-job experiences to two days a week in the third semester.
• Past placements include museums, art galleries, funeral homes, veterinary offices, long-term care facilities, schools and social service agencies.
• General Arts & Science (year two): After one year of vocational exploration, prepare for university studies during year two with a liberal arts university-focused diploma.

Behind every product and service we enjoy, there’s a business that relies on effective employees, practices and leadership. Business skills are needed in every industry, from aviation and food production to manufacturing and professional sports. A business education is an opportunity — where you take it is up to you!

Experiential learning
Explore a broad mix of business options in this interactive program, including:

• Social media marketing.
• Financial decision making and supply chain management.
• Effective workplace presentation skills.
• Corporate responsibility and sustainability — economic, social and environmental.
• How to develop a comprehensive business plan for your own business idea.

Projects with community partners provide concrete, hands-on experience, working individually and in teams to overcome real-world challenges. You could:

• Coordinate a conference
• Design a training program
• Develop a recruitment strategy
• Perform a market analysis
• Create a marketing plan
• Conduct an operational productivity audit

Hands-on instruction takes you beyond the classroom:

• Enhance your learning with faculty coaches and business mentors.
• All students have the opportunity to be involved in Enactus Loyalist — a student-run organization dedicated to finding solutions to economic, environmental and social challenges through entrepreneurship and collaboration.