ADVANCED DIPLOMA GRAPHIC DESIGN
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 3 YEARS
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Diploma
- Education Required 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 50
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| CAD 100 | CAD 16,500 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
|
2022-06-07
|
2023-05-01
|
Program Description
Program Description
- St. Lawrence College offers an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program prepares graduates for direct entry into dynamic and rewarding work environments including design studios, ad agencies, interactive web, and game design studios, publishing houses, and marketing firms.
- The program of study develops the creative potential of each student in three specific ways:
- Creation of a personal portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of design fundamentals.
- Process and application of design thinking to solve complex communication problems.
- Direct, hands-on experience with professional clients representing a broad range of industries.
- Students are trained in the foundations of composition and layout, typography, color, interactive and accessible design principles, and the use of industry-standard software.
- The project-based learning approach ensures that students are directly involved in shaping their learning experiences and that principles and best practices are applied in portfolio-driven work across different media.
- With a dedicated studio, lecture, and computer lab spaces, the students have the opportunity to collaborate on projects as well as develop social networks in a supportive learning environment.
- Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode that combines classroom sessions with online learning activities.
- By working directly with clients throughout their final year of study, students develop their knowledge base with real-world challenges.
- SLC Graphic Design graduates excel in creative problem-solving, design thinking, and approaches to user-centered design that is required by the growing creative economy.
- St. Lawrence College offers an extensive Student Scholarship and Bursary Program. Scholarships and bursaries for this purpose are sponsored by external organizations and private individuals.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U, or M level
- Students have to complete the course-related portfolio assignment.
- The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has the minimum with 60% marks.
- The minimum qualification required to attend this program is a higher secondary school certificate.
- Copies of original documents should be attested by the educational institution.
- School Record of Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study is required.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
- Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
