Programme dates
3-14 August 2026
In-person Program
Centre for Digital Media Mini School
Explore digital media through team projects, human-centered design and user testing, culminating in a functional prototype and presentation.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Centre for Digital Media Mini at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school students
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Point Grey campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
DesignMedia StudiesTechnology
Class size: Small classes
Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
Meals: Commuter lunch; residence full board
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Campus experience: Recreation card and social activities
Tutors / faculty: UBC instructors; industry guest speakers
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-15:00
Centre for Digital Media Mini summary
A practical introduction to digital media modeled on CDM's Master of Digital Media, with a focus on collaborative product development.
You move from identifying a real-world problem and making a paper prototype to building, testing and presenting a team digital prototype.
It suits students who want to explore the intersection of design, technology and communication through making something together.
What is Centre for Digital Media Mini School?
The Centre for Digital Media Mini School is a collaborative digital product design program within UBC Future Global Leaders. Its curriculum is modeled on CDM's Master of Digital Media and introduces how digital media serves industries beyond video games.
Students practice team communication and human-centered design before developing a digital prototype. Peer user testing and a final presentation turn the experience into a complete introduction to the product development process.
Why Succeed highlights Centre for Digital Media Mini
The paper-to-digital prototype sequence gives students a clear experience of how an idea becomes a product.
Peer user testing encourages students to improve their work in response to actual user feedback.
Industry guest speakers connect the classroom project with digital media careers.
The focus on collaboration helps students test whether they enjoy the teamwork involved in digital product development.
Who is Centre for Digital Media Mini for?
Best for
Students curious about digital media who enjoy collaborative design, practical experimentation and giving useful feedback.
Not ideal if
You mainly want independent coding practice or university preparation lectures, since mini school afternoons are devoted to subject classes.
Is Centre for Digital Media Mini worth it?
The strongest value is experiencing a complete collaborative design process, rather than only hearing about digital media careers. Building a prototype, testing it and explaining the results can help you decide whether this kind of work interests you.
Choose it for subject exploration and practical teamwork, with expectations suited to an introductory program. It does not provide a direct university admission pathway, and the residence package is an additional expense.
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Cost and what is included
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD; includes Morning and afternoon mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall for commuters., UBC Recreation Card with swimming and drop-in sports., Student life activities after classes., Access to university preparation self-study materials., Residence add-on: private room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence add-on: designated airport transfers and evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students..
Accommodation
Optional single-room campus residence
Meals
Commuter lunch; residence full board
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; UBC Point Grey campus, Vancouver, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Centre for Digital Media Mini need?
Effort level
Moderate to high during the program.
Best started
Plan several weeks before your chosen session, allowing longer for residence, travel or visa arrangements.
Main challenge
Turning a shared idea into a prototype that responds to user feedback.
Typical preparation
Think of a real-world problem you would enjoy helping a team solve.
Prepare your own laptop or tablet and complete your student account and CWL setup.
Work with your parent or guardian to prepare registration information and submit the information package within 48 hours.
If you need academic accommodations, begin the Centre for Accessibility process soon after registration.
Useful if
You want to explore digital media through a practical team project.
What do students do on Centre for Digital Media Mini?
You work with peers through the stages of digital product development, using human-centered design to address a real-world problem. The project progresses from a paper prototype to a tested digital prototype and final presentation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Practice collaboration and communication techniques for team projects.
- 2
Explore the digital product pipeline and generate ideas for a real-world problem.
- 3
Create a paper prototype using human-centered design.
- 4
Develop the team idea into a digital prototype.
- 5
Conduct peer user testing and adjust the prototype.
- 6
Present the final project and explain your key takeaways.
Centre for Digital Media Mini dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 3-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Canadian and international students may participate.
How much does Centre for Digital Media Mini cost?
Mini school fee
$2,110 CAD; $2,855 CAD — Canadian citizens/permanent residents and international students respectively.
Funding or discounts
- Residence add-on: $2,650 CAD — Private room, full board and residence services.
- Registration deposit: $500 CAD — 2026 payment option credited toward the program fee.
- UBC President Bursary: Full tuition; option-specific living support — For qualifying BC students with financial need, academic eligibility and first-generation family circumstances.
What's included
Morning and afternoon mini school classes., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall for commuters., UBC Recreation Card with swimming and drop-in sports., Student life activities after classes., Access to university preparation self-study materials., Residence add-on: private room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence add-on: designated airport transfers and evening and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students.
How to apply to Centre for Digital Media Mini
- 1
Use the UBC mini school course page to select your session and commuter or residence options.
- 2
Add the mini school to your cart and begin checkout.
- 3
Have a parent or guardian create or sign into a Family Account.
- 4
Add the student as a family member using a different email address.
- 5
Assign the student to the course in the cart and complete checkout.
- 6
Select New Application and submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.
- 7
Follow the student's email instructions to set up the student account and UBC Campus-wide Login.
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What does Centre for Digital Media Mini cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Collaboration and communication
Practice communication techniques that support effective team-based digital media projects.
Human-centered design
Explore ideation and create a paper prototype addressing a real-world problem.
Digital prototyping
Develop a team idea into a functional digital prototype.
User testing and presentation
Test with peers, refine your work and present the final project and learning.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Centre for Digital Media Mini?
A typical day during the program.
Morning classes
Attend digital media mini school classes.
Afternoon classes
Continue subject classes rather than university preparation lectures.
Campus activities
Join campus activities or use study and free time.
Residence evenings
Residence students have social activities, study time and free time before quiet time and bedtime.
Who teaches on Centre for Digital Media Mini?
Future Global Leaders mini schools are taught by UBC professors and affiliated instructors at a first-year university level. Digital media industry guest speakers also share insights about their careers.
Where do students stay on Centre for Digital Media Mini?
Residential plan
- Private campus room: Stay in a furnished single bedroom with no roommate in a UBC student residence.
- Full board and laundry: Daily meals and two laundry loads with detergent are included for a two-week stay.
- Residence support: Student life staff provide 24/7 support with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio.
- Transfers and activities: The residence package includes designated airport transfers and evening and weekend activities.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter participation: Provide your own accommodation and travel to UBC on weekdays.
- Lunch and recreation: Weekday dining-hall lunch, a recreation card and afternoon campus activities support the commuter experience.
Residence rooms have shared bathrooms, mixed-gender floors and no air conditioning or provided fan.
What happens after Centre for Digital Media Mini?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Create a functional digital prototype with a team.
Present your project and explain your learning.
Explore digital media learning pathways and career opportunities.
Gain experience of collaborative digital media work.
Receive a Letter of Completion when attendance and conduct requirements are met.
Participation does not provide a direct admission pathway to UBC or another university.
Where does Centre for Digital Media Mini take place?
Classes take place at UBC's Point Grey campus in Vancouver, with optional student residence accommodation on campus. Regular buses serve the central UBC Bus Loop, and Vancouver International Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive away.
Residence airport transfers operate within designated Sunday arrival and Saturday departure windows.
Centre for Digital Media Mini FAQs
You begin with a paper prototype for a real-world problem, then work with a team to create a functional digital prototype. You test it with peers and present your final project and learning.
No. Video games are one application, but the program explores digital media across industries including entertainment, health, education, marketing and the environment.
Future Global Leaders mini schools are taught by UBC professors and affiliated instructors. Digital media industry guest speakers also share insights about their careers.
Yes, the optional residence package provides a private room, daily meals, airport transfers within designated service windows, and evening and weekend activities. Residence students have access to student life staff 24/7.
Commuter students receive weekday lunch in the residence dining hall. Residence students receive breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays and weekends, with vegetarian, vegan and Kosher options.
Students receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and do not miss more than one class without approval.
A parent or guardian creates the Family Account, then adds the student using a different email address. The information package must be submitted within 48 hours of registration.
The UBC President Bursary supports qualifying British Columbia students with financial need and first-generation family circumstances. It covers tuition and weekday lunch for commuter participation, or tuition, meals and accommodation for residence participation.
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