| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Digital Design - Apprenticeship Style
About
The Digital Design – Apprenticeship Style program prepares students for related employment in the design industry. Students in the program will gain practical experience in industry by working-part time in a company on real world projects while completing an accredited college diploma. Graduates of the 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.
Admission Requirements
- Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent
- Successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing
- 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 (Not Offered)
- January 2026: Domestic (Not Offered), International (Not Offered)
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $3,855 | $605 | $4,460 |
| Term 2 | $4,363 | $605 | $4,968 |
| Term 3 | $4,408 | $605 | $5,013 |
| Term 4 | $4,363 | $605 | $4,968 |
International Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | - | $605 | - |
| Term 2 | - | $605 | - |
| Term 3 | - | $605 | - |
| Term 4 | - | $605 | - |
Courses
Term 1
- DESN1151: Principles and Tools of Digital Design (6 credits)
- DESN1152: Typesetting (3 credits)
- DESN1351: UI/UX - Research and Wireframing (3 credits)
- DESN1451: The Digital Design Profession (3 credits)
Term 2
- DESN1352: UI/UX - Prototyping and Usability Testing (6 credits)
- DESN1353: Design Concept Creation (3 credits)
- DESN1951: Digital Design Immersive Industry Experience I (3 credits)
- MKTG1351: Brand Positioning (3 credits)
Term 3
- DESN2351: Design Development (3 credits)
- DESN2353: Video Production (3 credits)
- DESN2354: Introductory 2D Motion Design (3 credits)
- DESN2951: Digital Design Immersive Industry Experience II (3 credits)
- MKTG2351: Brand Standards Guidelines (3 credits)
Term 4
- DESN2251: Project Strategy (6 credits)
- DESN2355: Advanced 2D Motion Design (3 credits)
- DESN2952: Digital Design Immersive Industry Experience III (3 credits)
- DESN2352: Design Completion (3 credits)
