GBDA 202Digital Media Project 2
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course focuses on the design principles guiding dynamic imaging, video capture, editing time-based media, and post-production for digital delivery. The course serves as a hands-on digital media lab where students acquire skills in using a variety of software and digital equipment.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Global Business & Digital Arts
Antirequisites
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRJ 001 | 4073 | 26 / 30 | Th 09:00–11:50 |
| PRJ 002 | 4074 | 28 / 30 | Th 13:30–16:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRJ 001 | 3253 | 27 / 30 | T 09:00–11:50 |
| PRJ 002 | 3254 | 22 / 30 | T 13:30–16:20 |
| PRJ 701 | 1231 | 0 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
61% liked it68% easy84% useful
From 23 ratings and 7 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
being taught 202 by jonathan and by terry are two completely different experiences. almost every project was different in each sections and both of these profs teach in such different ways. i had jonathan for 202 and terry for 201 the previous semester. i probably had to submit more things and put in more time for jonathan's class than terry's. for attendance, jonathan makes you complete in-class exercises (ICE). these are actually the opposite of IN-CLASS exercises because I have to take 1-2 hours at home after class to complete them on top of starting it in-class. they are so time consuming for no reason even thought i WAS in the class but now i need to grind for him to give me AN…
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I'm not sure how to feel about this course. My professor was Terry O’Neill, and he definitely had an interesting personality to say the least. He was extremely passionate about AI, and a large portion of the course focused on tools like Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana, and other AI-based image, video, and audio generators. As someone who is not a big fan of AI, I found that part difficult to enjoy, but if you are interested in AI, you might find it fun.
There were three major projects: a poster design, a re-brand of an existing company, and a creative narrative piece. Each assignment allowed a good level of creative freedom, especially the poster and the final project, where you could choose…Nov 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
I rlly appreciated Terry as a prof. I believe he teaches you how to find and convey your taste in projects. The class isn't a technical class so doesn't expect a tutorial, a lot of things you will have to figure out yourself. But if you're interested in becoming a designer, GBDA 202 definitely gives you the tools needed to conceptualize that.
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Honestly split on this one. I really enjoyed the individual assignments (instructional vid, motion graphic) but hated the final documentary project. What even was the rationale for another documentary project considering our final for GBDA 201 was *also* a documentary??? Either way, same thing content-wise with 201 - pretty easy if you know production stuff, might be a bit tricky (esp with AE) if you're inexperienced.
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Do not take with laura
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
2 posts and comments in 1 thread mention GBDA 202, February 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2015
Global Business and Digital Arts student experiences and is it a good program if I am interested in exploring new types of business? 4 points, 7 comments
“Hey guys, I was recently given an offer of admissions for the Global Business and Digital Arts program at Waterloo and seriously considering it because it seems like a really cool and unique program. …”
u/Alfr_d: “It's good, but some people have dropped it for not being solely business-focused. If you join the program, you'd better also have a passion for digital arts. And there's a couple dumb courses (GBDA 202, 203).”
u/Alfr_d: “… GBDA 202 is a sound/video-editing course with way too much of a fine arts angle, rather than a technical angle.”
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- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
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