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undergraduate

Degree

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design

Course code: #PAGD

undergraduate

Degree

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,702 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field trips
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2024 2024-01-08
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2025 2025-01-08

Overview

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design

Calling all problem-solvers! 

Cambrian's professional faculty will challenge you with real-world projects to help you develop your creative talents and become a professional visual designer. 

The Graphic Design curriculum is career-focused, with attention given to both traditional skills and new technologies. 

In addition, you will develop skills in critical thinking, creativity and concept-driven work, allowing you to be agile in the evolving and demanding industry of professional communication.

Projects provide you with applied experience in: 

branding, identity (logos & trademarks) and environmental design, website design/development, print- and package production, advertising design, illustration, photography, typography and much more. 

You’ll graduate with a professional-grade portfolio that will be invaluable as you meet with potential employers and/or freelance clients to build your career in the arts.

Program Highlights:

  • 3 years – 6 semesters
  • 5-week placement in the fifth semester
  • Opportunities for paid design-related work through our close relationship with Cambrian's Research and Development
  • Strong focus on digital design, including web design, UI design, mobile application design and accessibility
  • Annual three-day field trip to attend the RGD DesignThinkers Conference in Toronto and a comprehensive Studio Tour
  • Students are automatically registered as student members of the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) and can participate in professional seminars, studio tours, and networking events

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$24,402

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,104
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,700
Tuition 1 person $16,702

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

58
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo: 110-115

Those requiring English may take the first-class English for Academic Purposes Program: EAPP program. 

Once you complete the program, you will be accepted into Cambrian Diploma or certificate programs.


Academic background and requirement

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

Recommended:

  • Grade 11 or 12 Credits in Visual Arts and/or Media Arts (M) or (O)
  • Computer competency in relevant software (Adobe Creative Cloud)

Career opportunities

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Designer
  • In-house Designer for Corporations
  • Advertising Art Director
  • Interactive Designer

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