Ready to Tackle Real-World Challenges?
Join a cross-disciplinary team at Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, Canada to take on a real-world challenge from an industry client. You’ll collaborate with graduate students, apply agile development, and create an interactive media prototype you can showcase in your portfolio. You'll also gain hands-on experience, expand your network, and push your creative limits in a supportive environment.
Qualifications
Candidates must be currently attending EAFIT. Note, your role will be a programmer on the team (unless a special exception is made).
Applicants must be pursuing an education related to computer science or digital media, such as game development, software design, animation, or web development. Unity and Unreal experience is not required but recommended. Students from the Systems Engineering (Computing Science) and Digital Design programs are encouraged to apply.
Application
Interested students should reach out to their EAFIT professor for the application form (Christian Díaz León, Andrés Sicard Ramírez, or Hector Camilo Alzate Ramirez).
Please submit your application form to your EAFIT professor by June 13 for the January-April intake and October 13 for the May-August intake.
You will be asked to submit your resume, portfolio/sample projects (if available), and transcript during the process.
The EAFIT professors will then submit their recommendations to CDM Student Services by the following deadline:
- For January - April intake: June 30
- For May-August intake: October 31
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview. CDM Student Services will reach out to schedule interviews during the following times:
- For January - April intake: July 1 – Aug 15
- For May-August intake: November 1 – December 15
Please note that you do not need to submit an official English language test score as part of your application. However, strong English language proficiency is essential for this practicum, as you'll be working collaboratively with peers who demonstrate a high level of English proficiency.
Selection will be based partly on fit with the students/projects available at CDM and partly on interviews. We will do our best to match accepted students to projects that best match their career goals (though all projects are relevant to any area in digital media), but we cannot guarantee particular topics, tools, teammates, or other details of the project.
FAQ
How are applicants assessed?
Applicants will be interviewed by CDM Student Services to assess their potential for success on the project teams. Applicants will also be asked what kind of industry projects they are interested in to ensure alignment with available industry projects and team needs.
Applicants will be asked to submit their resume and transcript during the process.
Do I need a study permit?
No, you are not required to obtain a study permit as you will be studying in Canada for less than 6 months. However, you are responsible for obtaining any other immigration documents that may be required for travel, such as a travel visa. For assistance in applying, students are eligible to reach out to SFU’s International Student Advising for support.
Do I need to submit an Official English Language Test (i.e. IELTS, PTE, CELPIP)?
No, you do not need to submit an official English language test as part of your application. However, strong English language proficiency is essential for success in this practicum, as you'll be working collaboratively with peers who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English.
Your peers would have met one of the following minimum English language requirements when they applied to our program:
- IELTS Academic overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each section, or
- TOEFL minimum score of 100 with no less than a score of 20 in each category.
What are the associated costs?
Practicum fees are outlined here in Canadian Dollars. Beyond these fees, students are responsible for securing and funding their own housing, travel, and other living costs (i.e. food).
To help offset this cost, if you are selected for the program, you will receive a discount on your fees for that term at EAFIT.
I am interested in enrolling in an elective course offered at the Centre for Digital Media. Can I take additional courses?
Students who are selected to join our practicum can also enroll in our electives at no additional cost.
How will my grades be reported?
Your grade at CDM will be forwarded to your institution’s faculty supervisor. Please note that credits received are not transferable to any future programs at SFU. CDM will grade you based on the grading system in the course syllabus:
Projects III (May-August)
Your home institution may request that you submit additional assignment(s) for your final grade. Please speak to your professor at your home institution.
Will I be provided housing?
Unfortunately, due to our limited student housing, we cannot reserve housing for visiting students. You will need to make your own arrangements to find housing. Please see the CDM Student Services website for suggestions on where to find listings.
Who is my home institution’s faculty supervisor?
This depends on your specific program. The following professors are participating faculty:
- Christian Díaz León
- Andrés Sicard Ramírez
- Hector Camilo Alzate Ramirez