| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Digital Design
Overview
The Digital Design Diploma program equips students with the skills to design and create websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive multimedia products. Graduates are capable of the creative aspects of designing and producing flexible digital and print media for public, non-profit, and corporate clients.
About
Graduates of the Digital Design Diploma program are capable of the creative aspects of designing and producing flexible digital and print media, including websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive/multimedia products for public, non-profit, and corporate clients. Working individually or as part of a project team, graduates have the skills to present, defend, and critique digital media projects meeting client need, project scope, and available resources.
Potential Graduate Career Opportunities
Exciting career opportunities are possible in both the public and private sector including companies and corporations, non-profit agencies, and government agencies.
- Graphic designer
- Web designer and developer
- Graphic arts technician
- Front-end web developer
- Mobile designer
Additional Information
Curriculum and estimated tuition are subject to change. Students should confirm program requirements with their academic advisor.
Laptop Specifications
- Intel quad core CPU (i5 or i7)
- 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
- 13 inch 1080p screen (15 inches recommended)
- a dedicated graphics card with 2GB of VRam
- a 128GB solid state hard drive (256GB recommended)
- a portable hard drive (for data backup)
- Windows 10
Additional course-specific software may be required.
Admission Requirements
- Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent
- or
- Successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing
- or
- Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
English Language Proficiency Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.
Academic Upgrading
Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
Available Intakes
- September 2025
- Domestic: Open
- International: Open
- January 2026
- Domestic: Not Offered
- International: Not Offered
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $3,900 | $605 | $4,505 |
| Term 2 | $3,681 | $605 | $4,286 |
| Term 3 | $3,900 | $605 | $4,505 |
| Term 4 | $3,900 | $605 | $4,505 |
International Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $10,348 | $605 | $10,953 |
| Term 2 | $10,560 | $605 | $11,165 |
| Term 3 | $10,857 | $605 | $11,462 |
| Term 4 | $10,869 | $605 | $11,474 |
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.
Courses
Term 1
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESN1101 | Fundamental Principles of Digital Design | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN1102 | Typography | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN1401 | Introduction to the Digital Design Profession | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2301 | User Experience Design | 3 | picturepdf |
| MKTG2301 | Digital Marketing Communications | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 2
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESN1301 | Interaction Design for Mobile Experiences | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN1302 | Digital Design Studio | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2302 | Intermediate Digital Design Tools | 3 | picturepdf |
| MKTG1301 | Branding: Telling the Story | 3 | picturepdf |
| SODV1203 | Interaction Design for Web and Applications | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 3
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESN2205 | Motion Graphics | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2303 | Layout Digital Design Tools | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2304 | Video and Audio Production | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2305 | Digital Design Studio: Problem Solving | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2998 | Digital Design Capstone Research and Planning | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 4
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESN2206 | Advanced Motion Graphics | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2306 | Interaction Design for Social Experiences | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2401 | Digital Design Professional Practice | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN2999 | Digital Design Capstone | 3 | picturepdf |
| DESN3305 | Design Thinking for UX | 3 | picturepdf |
