* Essential Fee, Health Insurance, Public Transit (Upass), Books and Supplies, etc
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE), 169 with no skill below 162 International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test, 6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
Duolingo Language Test, Between 105 – 110 Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test, 79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
Pearson Test of English (PTE), 53-57 Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL), 60 with no individual band less than 50 Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP), Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%
As a graphic designer you will be an integral part of the communications team who thrives on transforming a concept or idea into an organization’s identity or brand.
Highlights
Hands-on, experiential learning in state-of-the-art design studios and computer labs equipped with iMacs and Wacom tablets.
Emphasis on the theoretical and practical application of design principles.
Over 1,800 hours of practical design studio and production experience.
Each year teams from NC's Graphic Design, Wine Business Management, Winery and Viticulture Technician and Sales and Marketing programs work together to re-design a wine label for local wineries. In addition to having their winning label bottled and on display at each winery, they also earn prizes. This experience gives students the opportunity to work with others from different disciplines and put the knowledge and skills that they've gained in the classroom towards a project for an industry client.
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Term One (2021 Fall)
Code, Course Name, Credits
COMM1150, Communications for Media Studies, 3
DSGN1168, Applied Digital Technology I, 3
DSGN1169, Design Appreciation, 3
DSGN1170, Drawing Techniques, 3
DSGN1171, Design I, 3
DSGN1172, Typography I, 3
PHOT1125, Digital Photography for Designers, 3
Term Two (2022 Winter)
Code, Course Name, Credits
DSGN1268, Applied Digital Technology II, 3
DSGN1269, Colour Theory, 3
DSGN1270, Conceptual Drawing, 3
DSGN1271, Design II, 3
DSGN1273, Digital Production Strategies, 3
DSGN1272, Typography II, 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required
Term Three (2022 Fall)
Code, Course Name, Credits
DSGN1369, Information Design, 3
DSGN1370, Illustration Techniques, 3
DSGN1371, Package Design, 3
DSGN1372, Typography III, 3
DSGN1373, Ideas and Images, 3
DSGN1374, Web Design I, 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required
Term Four (2023 Winter)
Code, Course Name, Credits
DSGN1469, Editorial Design, 3
DSGN1470, Designing the 21st Century Book, 3
DSGN1471, Critical Issues in Design, 3
DSGN1472, Typography IV, 3
DSGN1473, Time-Based Media, 3
DSGN1474, Web Design II, 3
DSGN1475, Corporate Identity, 3
Term Five (2023 Fall)
Code, Course Name, Credits
COMM1321, Communications for Graphic Design I, 2
DSGN1525, Professional Practice, 3
DSGN1526, Thesis I, 6
DSGN1527, Web Design III, 3
DSGN1528, Digital Illustration, 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required
Term Six (2024 Winter)
Code, Course Name, Credits
COMM1422, Commercial and Creative Writing II, 2
DSGN1626, Design Workshop, 6
DSGN1627, Web Design IV, 4
DSGN1628, Portfolio and Exhibition, 3
DSGN1629, Concept to Market, 3
Our EAP program is designed to strengthen all areas of your English Language skills with the ultimate goal of preparing you for the workforce or to allow you to continue your studies in one of our undergraduate or graduate programs at Niagara College. The EAP program is taught at our Welland Campus that sits on over 100 acres of land. This large campus is ideally located in a residential area that is close to restaurants, shops and nice, single family homes. Many of these homes are part of our Homestay program allowing our homestay students to live within walking distance of the school.
Graduates find employment in one of Canada’s largest industries in studios, ad agencies and in-house design departments working with photographers, illustrators, writers, marketing strategists, typographers and printers.
Creative director
Graphic designer (freelance or in-house)
Web designer
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$840 / 3 Terms $560 / 2 Terms $280 / 1 Term |
