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Diploma in Graphic Design

Canada

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, Canada

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About Course

Key information
Duration 		: 2 Year
Study Type 		: Full Time
Tuition fees 		: 19.00 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted 		: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120
Exam Intake 		: Jan | Sep
Conditional Scholarship 		: NA
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  • Diploma in Graphic Design

  • Program Description
  • This program prepares students for a career in the visual communications design industry. Students study Conceptual Thinking, Workforce, Studio, Client Interaction, Client-Centered Project, Curriculum, and Flexible Pathways in Year 1. In Year 2, students will apply skills to both advanced design courses, take on clients through a mentored lab, and are required to complete a 120-hour practicum.
  • Graduate Outcomes
  • Graduates will be qualified for a number of positions depending on prior education and employment experience. Past graduates have gained employment in design firms, advertising agencies, print houses and service bureaus, retail, architectural firms, communications industries, public and private companies as well as freelance contracting.
  • Learn advanced design tools, theory, and processes used in graphic design for print and web while working directly with public clients in a mentored studio setting.

  • What you will learn

  • Traditional design principles and processes
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Colour theory and typographic principles
  • Branding and visual identity design
  • Packaging design
  • Editorial design and print layout principles
  • Web and UI/UX design
  • Web development (HTML/CSS)
  • Content management systems (CMS)
  • Digital photography
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading
  • Client relationships and expectations
  • Business and marketing principles

  • What to expect

  • Mac-based computer labs with the latest software
  • Access to drawing tablets, iPads, digital cameras, scanners, and colour printers
  • Creative group exercises and discussions
  • Field trips and guest lectures
  • Critiques and discussions to develop an eye for design
  • Enthusiastic and experienced faculty members
  • 120-hour practicum with an industry partner
  • Experience working on real client projects in our design studio, Studio Nuvo

Entry Requirement

  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process

  • PROGRAM-SPECIFIC

    Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year, and students are admitted on a competitive selection basis. Applicants can apply to meet either the Standard Admission Requirements or the Advanced Admission Requirements for the program.

    A) STANDARD ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (YEAR 1)

  • English 12 with a minimum 'C' grade or English Language Proficiency at the English 12 'C' level or equivalent

  • Interview with Selection Committee

    • Prior to the interview students are required to provide:

      • Personal portfolio*

      • Resumé and letter of intent clearly listing reasons for pursuing the diploma*

  • B) ADVANCED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (YEAR 2)

  • Completion of a graphic design certificate program equivalent to the first year of the program, from a recognized institution determined by the Department

  • Interview with Selection Committee

    • Prior to the interview students are required to provide:

      • Professional portfolio*

      • Resumé and letter of intent, clearly listing reasons for pursuing the diploma*

      • Three references from people who have worked with the applicant in a relevant professional or academic environment

  • *For more information on application submissions, please see the Submission Guidelines

    GENERAL

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

  • RECOMMENDED CHARACTERISTICS

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with confidence
  • Customer service-oriented outlook and ability to work well with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to give and receive feedback
  • Motivation, curiosity, and research-orientation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to spend full days doing computer-based work
  • Basic understanding of Mac computers (strongly recommended)

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