Program Overview

Program Information

Overview

Prepare for a creative and dynamic career. 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, online content and websites. In the program you will learn and develop design specific skills and techniques, learn commercial photography trends including product styling, compile an extensive portfolio, and gain invaluable work-related experience working with real clients.

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
• View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• CMM125 | College Communications I
• GRD110 | Graphic Design - Visual Elements
• GRD111 | Typography - Introduction
• GRD112 | Illustration - Communicating Ideas
• GRD113 | Digital Publishing Foundations
• GRD114 | Digital Imaging
• GRD118 | Appreciation of Media Design

Semester 2

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (GRD Sem2)
• GRD120 | Graphic Design - Entertainment Design
• GRD121 | Typography - Creative
• GRD122 | Illustration - Techniques
• GRD123 | Media Prep - Production Procedures
• GRD124 | Photography - Fundamentals
• GRD126 | Digital Illustration

Semester 3

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (GRD Sem3)
• GRD230 | Graphic Design - Corporate
• GRD232 | Illustration - Digital
• GRD233 | Media Prep - Project Control
• GRD234 | Photography - Techniques
• GRD238 | UX/UI Design
• GRD257 | Interactive Design

Semester 4

• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (GRD Sem4)
• GRD240 | Graphic Design - Information Graphics
• GRD242 | Blended Media
• GRD244 | Visual Storytelling
• GRD245 | UX/UI Design II
• GRD248 | Social Media Management
• GRD359 | Motion Graphics

Semester 5

• GRD350 | Graphic Design - Advertising
• GRD352 | Illustration - Advanced
• GRD353 | Media Prep - Multi Page Publications
• GRD354 | Photography - Advanced
• GRD367 | Business to Graphic Design
• GRD362 | UX/UI Design III

Semester 6

• GRD360 | Graphic Design - 3 Dimensional Design
• GRD365 | Animation
• GRD366 | Portfolio Preparation
• GRD368 | Field Work Training
• GRD369 | Writing for Advertising
• GRD370 | Videography

Tuition Fees

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

• College Drive Campus – Domestic
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | $100 | - | $4407.24
  • 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | $100 | $650 | $4893.24
  • 3 | $1423 | $1231.5 | $100 | $650 | $4893.24
• College Drive Campus – International
  • Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
  • 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | $100 | - | $17623.04
  • 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | $100 | $650 | $18109.04
  • 3 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | $100 | $650 | $18109.04

What You Need

• Textbooks: Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
• Technology/Devices: Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
• You will also need:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Software for students
  • A list of additional art supplies will be made by the professor at the beginning of each course as needed
• Recommended (but not required):
  • Digital DSLR Camera
  • Drawing Tablet or iPad Pro

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 Affiliate 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.
• View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Further Your Education

• There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
• Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
• Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
• Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.