Program Overview

Foundations in Design

Program Overview

The Certificate in Foundations in Design (FIND) is focused on you. Your potential. Your future career. Your voice as a designer.

As a selective intake program, we offer seats in the program to the top 20 applicants based on an entrance package. This small class size gives you the personalized attention you deserve. Working closely with faculty and your fellow classmates, you'll learn and grow in a supportive community while achieving amazing results.

Lead by seasoned design professionals, this program gives you the opportunity to focus your studies in a creative environment on fundamental design skills such as drawing, 2D and 3D design, software such as Adobe Creative Suite, plus develop methods in the creative process. You'll grow your skills through a variety of hands-on projects while exploring the diverse career options open to design professionals.

You'll cap off this eight-month, two-semester program with a dynamic portfolio of work that will open the door to future studies in any number of design disciplines.

Admission Requirements

• Your portfolio is your chance to show us your creative skills and interests. Our Admission Requirements section will help you submit the strongest portfolio possible.
• To help you create the most effective portfolio possible, we offer workshops, feedback sessions and open houses. Visit our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events.

Tuition and Fees

• For information on tuition, please visit our Tuition Estimator. There are also mandatory student fees and other fees that you are subject to. You should also be prepared to spend between $500-800 on books, supplies, project materials, photocopying and printing during the program.
• You may be eligible for scholarships, student loans or other financial aid. Visit Student Awards and Financial Assistance for more information.

Laptop Requirements

• In addition to the standard tuition and fees, students entering the Foundations in Design program should also factor in the cost of a laptop and recommended software to complete projects and course deliverables. To find out minimum specifications and required software, please visit Equipment & Software.

Career Information

Designers are found in many industries creating everything from furniture to fashion, apps and sports equipment, branding, websites, publishing and the built environment. Completing the Certificate in Foundations in Design can start you on a career path in one of these exciting disciplines:

• Fashion Design
• Architectural Design
• Graphic Design
• Landscape Design
• Interior Design
• Package Design
• Product Design
• Set/Theatre Design
• Environmental Design
• Wayfinding Design
• Green Design
• Design for Sustainability
• Transportation Design
• Entertainment Design
• Design Management
• Multimedia/Digital Design
• Museum Design
• Design Education
• Event Design
• Publication/Book Design
• Lighting Design

With the completion of the FIND certificate, graduates often seek further education to find a design-related career. Some go on to study at the top design schools in Canada in a wide range of design fields. Many others use their exceptional portfolios to continue their studies at the Wilson School of Design in one of our six other programs.