Graphic Design

Program Description

The Graphic Design program focuses on the creative aspects of designing print and web-based graphic materials. Attention is paid to applications within the corporate, publications and advertising context. The production of graphic materials via computer-assisted design is also addressed.

Students will learn the principles, materials, and skills necessary to bring a design problem to a logical solution. The first year concentrates on developing the students’ understanding of design fundamentals. The second and third years provide the opportunity to apply these principles to a variety of design problems. Students in the third year will design materials for print and the web, and will have the opportunity to participate in a field placement.

Areas of study include visual design concepts, colour theory, drawing, typography, print production, advertising, corporate design, publications design, and photography. Computer design skills are integrated into various subjects throughout the program. Graduates will be proficient in computer design applications in both the Mac and PC environments.

Note: This program is recommended for students interested in working as a designer within the graphics industry.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicant selection may be a two-step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Achievement Tests) and demonstration of written communication skills via academic achievement or written test may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require attendance at an orientation session and the completion of program-related assignments. This includes satisfactory completion of a creative test and a drawing test. Three 8.5" x 11" design/art samples will be required. These samples will not be returned. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

Note: Although not required for admission, any art and/or computer graphics credit and keyboarding skills are suggested.

Your Career

Graduates may find employment within the graphics industry as a graphic and webpage designer, corporate designer, desktop publisher, advertising art director, multimedia developer or print production manager.

Affiliations and Associations

• Design Exchange
• Graphic Design Education Association
• The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Canada

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

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Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

International

Curriculum

* Each subject will run double time for half the semester; the other half will be field placement or in-studio practicum.

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