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undergraduate

Degree

Certificate in Foundations in Design

undergraduate

Degree

Certificate in Foundations in Design

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $21,368 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    2 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-March-2024 2024-03-01
Fall-September 01-March-2025 2025-03-01
Fall-September 01-March-2026 2026-03-01
Fall-September 01-March-2027 2027-03-01

Overview

Certificate in Foundations in Design

Foundations in Design is a one-year (2-semester) certificate program at KPU that will develop your skills and your understanding of design as a career. 

Explore the diverse options open to the design professional, and grow your skills with hands-on projects. 

This program gives you the opportunity to focus your studies in a creative environment led by design professionals. 

Study fundamental design skills such as drawing, 2D and 3D design, plus develop methods in the creative process essential to your success. 

Complete your year with a dynamic portfolio of work that will open the door to future studies in any number of design disciplines.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$21,368

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,272
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $21,368

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Portfolio
  • Reflective written statement

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

61
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
  • Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

 

English Proficiency for Pathway EntryEnglish Upgrading Course OptionsUndergraduate Course Options
Pathway 1  
Assessed below English Studies 12 (C-)ENGQ1Not available for Pathway 1 students
 ELSQ1 
 ELST 0041 through ELST 01831 
Pathway 2  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C-), (b) IELTS 5.5, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 10891 
 ELST 0256 through ELST 02831Up to 4 credits from the courses designated for Pathway 2 English Proficiency
Pathway 3  
One of: (a) English Studies 12 (C), (b) IELTS 6.0, or (c) equivalent (see full list below).ENGQ 1091, 1092 or 10991Up to 8 credits from courses designated for Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 English Proficiency
 ELST 0365 through ELST 03831 

Academic background and requirement

  • Meeting KPU’s Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement
  • Graduated from high school (secondary school) or completed 24 or more undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Portfolio Review and reflective written statement

Career opportunities

  • Fashion designer
  • Graphic designer
  • Interior designer
  • Product designer
  • Digital technologyInterface designer
  • Environmental Designer
  • Design Manager
  • Museum Designer
  • Lighting Designer

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