Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Graphic Design in Canada

Institutions Offering Diploma in Graphic Design

•  ABM College, Alberta  
  Course Name: Graphic Design Diploma
  
  Course Duration:
  53 Weeks
  49 In-Class
  4 Practicum
  
  Mode of Learning:
  Online
  Classroom
  Blended
  
  Minimum Course Entry Requirements:
  1. Standard Admission
  Students must meet ONE of these criteria*:
  Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum score of 65% in English 30-1 on verified transcript
  -OR-
  General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus successful interview with ABM College Administration, and if student’s first language is not English, Canadian Language Benchmark of 5 with SLE Language Evaluation Test
  
  2. Mature Admission
  Students must meet ALL of these criteria*:
  1. At least 18 years of age prior to admission
  2. Score of 20 or higher on Entrance Exam (Scholastic Wonderlic)
  3. Successful interview with ABM College Administration
  4. If student’s first language is not English, Canadian Language Benchmark of 5 with SLE Language Evaluation Test
  
  Course Content/Outline:
  1. Fundamentals of Graphic Design
  2. Fundamentals of Composition and Layout
  3. Shape and Colour Theory
  4. Fundamentals of Typography
  5. Drawing
  6. Photography
  7. Adobe Photoshop 1
  8. Adobe Photoshop 11
  9. Adobe Illustrator
  10. Adobe InDesign
  11. Digital Darkroom
  12. Integrating Business and Graphic Design
  13. Portfolio Design
  14. Practicum
  15. Optional — Resume Writing & Professional Skills
  
  Career Opportunities:
  - Multimedia Designer
  - Illustrator / Animator
  - Graphic Designer
  - Visual Marketing Assistant
  - Production / Layout Artist
  - Art Director
•  Holland College, Charlottetown  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
  -Grade 12 English, minimum 60%
  -Submission of a portfolio. Click here for portfolio requirements. Your portfolio will be a significant factor in gaining admission to the program
  -Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
•  Academy of Learning, Richmond Hill  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
  -Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
  
  Course duration: 50 weeks
•  St Lawrence College, Kingston  
  Duration: 3 Years
  
  Delivery Type: Full-Time
  
•  Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Vancouver  
  Duration: 48 weeks
•  Canada International Royal Arts (CIRA) College, Vancouver  
  
•  Vancouver Community College (VCC), Vancouver  
  
•  LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV), Vancouver  
  

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