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IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
Your creativity and love for visual communication combined with your eye for aesthetics could lead you to a fulfilling and successful career in graphic design. In this age of information, organizations are expanding their communications and marketing departments, increasing the demand for graphic designers and communication professionals.
The Certificate in Communication Design Essentials, a partnership program between BCIT and Emily Carr University (ECU), provides you with a skillset preparing you for success in the graphic design field in 12 months. This intensive program combines technical expertise with a solid foundation in visual communication and the design process. This program provides you with the option of a block transfer of credits towards the ECU 4-year Communication Design bachelor’s degree. You may opt to continue your studies on a full or part-time basis, or launch your exciting new career immediately.
More info: Click here
Program matrix
Term 1
, CDEP 1100, Design and the Creative Process
, CDEP 1600, Fundamentals of a Visual Language
, MDIA 1069, Layout and InDesign 1
, MDIA 1515, Business Communication for Designers
, MDIA 1525, Technology for Designers
, MDIA 1535, Introduction to Design and Research Skills
Term 2
, CDEP 2100, Layout Design and the Static Image
, CDEP 2120, Typography
, MDIA 2009, Major Project 1
, MDIA 2167, Vector Graphics: Illustrator for Designers
, MDIA 2187, Raster Graphics: Photoshop for Designers
Term 3
, CDEP 3100, Introduction to Brand Identity
, CDEP 3110, Packaging Design
, CDEP 3130, Corporate Communications
, MDIA 2069, Layout and InDesign 2
, MDIA 2177, Web Design and Authoring for Designers
, MDIA 3009, Major Project 2
Term 4
, CDEP 2300, Professional Practices for Designers
, CDEP 3150, Editorial Design
, CDEP 3300, Digital Media Design
, MDIA 2087, Prepress
, MDIA 2194, Dynamic Media Web Design
, MDIA 4009, Major Project 3
Total Credits:, 56.5
By completing your certificate in Communication Design Essentials, you’re building the foundation of your knowledge for a lifelong career. The skills you’ll earn in this program prepare you to begin a career or accelerate your study of design in all areas, including print and digital, marketing and editorial, and more.
Some opportunities in graphic and communication design include:
Communication Designer
Graphic Designer
Creative Director
Digital Communication Specialist
Communications Specialist
Corporate Communication Designer
Editorial Designer
Publication Designer
Package Designer
Brand Strategist or Manager
Prepress Specialist
Production Specialist
Customer Service
Marketing Specialist
Graduates of the certificate program are also well situated to pursue further study to earn their bachelor’s degree. Our unique partnership with Emily Carr University gives you specially focused training that then means if you decide to pursue a four-year degree, you have less than three years of study to complete it.
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
