School of Media, Design and Dramatic Arts

Graphic Design

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Code: 010110
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 010110
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

Prepare for a creative and dynamic career.

Overview

You can’t launch a new business, product or service without a visual element. As a graphic designer you could be creating logos, advertisements, animations, branding, ad images, digital content and websites. In the program you will learn and develop specific skills and techniques, compile an extensive portfolio, and gain invaluable work-related experience working with real clients.

Your Future Career

Advertising and marketing firms
Multimedia and web design companies
Television and film production
Printing houses
Design agencies and studios
Packaging firms

What You Learn

Corporate identity and branding
Digital photography
Illustration – traditional and digital
ePublishing and print production
Typography/page layout
Design and advertising
Online content, motion graphics and animation

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

CMM 125	College Communications I
GRD 110	Graphic Design - Visual Elements
GRD 111	Typography - Introduction
GRD 112	Illustration - Communicating Ideas
GRD 113	ePublishing
GRD 114	Computer Imagery
GRD 118	Appreciation of Media Design

Semester 2

GRD 120	Graphic Design - Entertainment Design
GRD 121	Typography - Creative
GRD 122	Illustration - Techniques
GRD 123	Media Prep - Production Procedures
GRD 124	Photography - Fundamentals
GRD 126	Computer Illustration
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

GRD 230	Graphic Design - Corporate
GRD 232	Illustration - Digital
GRD 233	Media Prep - Project Control
GRD 234	Photography - Techniques
GRD 238	Online Content
GRD 357	Applied Colour Theory
ENG 200	Creative Writing

Semester 4

GRD 240	Graphic Design - Information Graphics
GRD 242	Illustration - Mixed Media
GRD 244	Photography - Commercial
GRD 245	Online Content II
GRD 248	Social Media Management
GRD 359	Motion Graphics
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 5

GRD 350	Graphic Design - Advertising
GRD 352	Illustration - Advanced
GRD 353	Media Prep - Multi Page Publications
GRD 354	Photography - Advanced
GRD 356	Digital Signage
GRD 368	Field Work Training

Semester 6

GRD 360	Graphic Design - 3 Dimensional Design
GRD 365	Animation
GRD 366	Portfolio Preparation
GRD 367	Business of Graphic Design
GRD 369	Writing for Advertising
GRD 370	Videography

2017-2018 Fees

What You Need

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Online Campus Shop

The Campus Bookstore will have all your Portfolio Supplies in one Kit. Cost slightly varies from year to year. Fall 2017 kits are $555.95 + 16.95 SD card and 11.95 for 16gb USB = $584.85.
Drawing Tablet.
Adobe Creative Cloud Software for personal computers @ $299.00 + tax for 1 year student subscription.
A current Laptop Computer with Adobe Creative Cloud.

A list of portfolio supplies can be made available, please email.

The Graphic Design program supports Apple Computers but a PC can be considered.

Recommended

Digital Camera, iPad or or comparable tablet.

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Advanced Diploma.

Students are registered as RGD student members until graduation at which point they are eligible to be Provisional RGD for a year until qualifying for an Affilicate Member or Certified RGD.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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