School of Media, Design and Dramatic Arts
Graphic Design
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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.
Note: Laptop Computer (Current Mac or PC with Adobe Creative Cloud - required for the first day of class). See "What you need" section for more details!
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
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| CMM125 | College Communications I |
| GRD110 | Graphic Design - Visual Elements |
| GRD111 | Typography - Introduction |
| GRD112 | Illustration - Communicating Ideas |
| GRD113 | ePublishing |
| GRD114 | Computer Imagery |
| GRD118 | Appreciation of Media Design |
Semester 2
| GRD120 | Graphic Design - Entertainment Design |
| GRD121 | Typography - Creative |
| GRD122 | Illustration - Techniques |
| GRD123 | Media Prep - Production Procedures |
| GRD124 | Photography - Fundamentals |
| GRD126 | Computer Illustration |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 3
| GRD230 | Graphic Design - Corporate |
| GRD232 | Illustration - Digital |
| GRD233 | Media Prep - Project Control |
| GRD234 | Photography - Techniques |
| GRD238 | Online Content |
| GRD357 | Applied Colour Theory |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 4
| GRD240 | Graphic Design - Information Graphics |
| GRD242 | Illustration - Mixed Media |
| GRD244 | Photography - Commercial |
| GRD245 | Online Content II |
| GRD248 | Social Media Management |
| GRD359 | Motion Graphics |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 5
| GRD350 | Graphic Design - Advertising |
| GRD352 | Illustration - Advanced |
| GRD353 | Media Prep - Multi Page Publications |
| GRD354 | Photography - Advanced |
| GRD356 | Digital Signage |
| GRD368 | Field Work Training |
Semester 6
| GRD360 | Graphic Design - 3 Dimensional Design |
| GRD365 | Animation |
| GRD366 | Portfolio Preparation |
| GRD367 | Business of Graphics Design |
| GRD369 | Writing for Advertising |
| GRD370 | Videography |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | $63.25 | - | $3970.21 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | $63.25 | - | $3835.21 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | $63.25 | - | $3835.21 |
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | $63.25 | - | $14259.94 |
| 2 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | $63.25 | - | $14124.94 |
| 3 | $12422.97 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | $63.25 | - | $14124.94 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your supplies, textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
- Laptop Computer (Current Mac or PC with Adobe Creative Cloud - required for the first day of class)
- Digital Camera
- Drawing Tablet
- Adobe Creative Cloud Software for personal computers @ $299.00 + tax for 1 year student subscription. 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
iPad or comparable tablet.
Certification/Accreditation
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
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Pathway to Canadore College Programs
- Recreation and Leisure Services – 1 year to complete
- Recreation Therapy – 1 year to complete
- Strength and Sport Conditioning – 1 year to complete
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Ontario?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Canada?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution Internationally?
Please contact the Pathways Officer if you have additional questions regarding the credit transfer process:
Micheline Demers – Pathways Officer
705.474.7600 ext 5139
Micheline.Demers@canadorecollege.ca
