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The Digital Media and IT (DMIT) program takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach. Covering diverse career paths from business analysis to visual design, this forward-thinking program equips you to address industry needs while cultivating abilities that match your personal strengths and interests.
A compelling, professionally crafted website stands as one of the most effective marketing assets for any company. The Web Design and Development specialization will train you in cutting-edge web design methods and optimal practices for web development and search engine marketing.
Whether creating simple promotional sites or complex web applications, this specialization provides the creative, business, and technical expertise required to craft tailored web solutions for clients. The curriculum emphasizes small to mid-scale projects, enabling skill development across multiple domains such as e-commerce, user interface design, web programming, and content management platforms.
You'll master essential programming languages including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP/MySQL, while building advanced proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The program also covers content management systems like WordPress and Joomla, CSS frameworks, and modern responsive design approaches for all device types. Thanks to DMIT's strong industry partnerships, students can access various paid co-op placements, gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. Many employers view these co-op positions as valuable recruitment opportunities.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 11 Language Arts (English 20-2)
Grade 11 Mathematics (Math 20-2 or Applied Math 20)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS Academic: 6.0 in each section
NAIT’s ELP Exam: 73% or “B” in each section
Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLB) or Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Assessment (CLBPA): 8.0 in each section
CAEL or CAEL Online: 60 overall score
Cambridge English Language Assessment: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 169 in each section
TOEFL iBT; Effective Fall 2025: 70 overall score, with a minimum score of 17 in each section
Duolingo: 115 overall score, with a minimum score of 100 in each section
Michigan English Test (MET): 59 overall score
PTE Academic or PTE Academic online: 58 overall score