Creative Research Intensive Summer Program

The PhD in Media & Design Innovation is made for those who are interested in exploring research questions through practice — raising relevant questions and producing demonstrable solutions through creative projects and contextual writing.

The program offers tremendous flexibility for students to explore all areas of the creative industries — from practicing and planning to prototype — while tapping into a broad base of expertise. Successful applicants will create and disseminate in their chosen creative medium, as well as produce a written analysis of their research project. Students can collaborate with industry professionals and explore emerging technologies in their fields.

We empower students to learn their craft, find their voice and tell impactful stories through image.

As the oldest and most highly-regarded school of its kind in Canada, Image Arts is an internationally-renowned destination for the study, production, and exhibition of film and photography. Students learn by doing through applied courses that provide access to industry-grade facilities and equipment. By studying in Toronto, the centre of media arts production in Canada, Image Arts students are exposed to a vibrant arts and culture scene and given a wealth of professional opportunities.