Program Overview

About the Program

This three-year advanced diploma program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective design solutions for interactive, print and experiential design projects. Fundamental principles and skills training, followed by immersive cross disciplinary learning, culminate with a graduate showcase portfolio and the opportunity to participate in a field placement. This program will prepare you to work as a designer in the communications industry.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Design
• Typography
• Business writing
• Marketing

Work Experience

Field Placement

You will have the option to pursue a field placement or an In-studio practicum during your sixth semester of the program.

Program Availability

Canadian Applicants

• Start in September 2025: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Waitlist
• Start in January 2026: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Open
• Start in May 2026: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Open

International Applicants

• Start in September 2025: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Open
• Start in January 2026: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Open
• Start in May 2026: Location - Seneca@York, Availability - Open

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

• Graphic designer
• Web designer
• In-house designer for corporations
• Advertising art director
• Interactive designer

Affiliations/Associations

• Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan)
• Designers Accord
• International Council of Design (ico-D)
• The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD)

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Student Life

Join a diverse and welcoming community of peers and supporters, offering you a blend of academic excellence and vibrant urban life.

Student Experience

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

Student Works

Explore the creative work of Graphic Design students in our student works and experiences gallery.

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