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Diploma of Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design

Diploma of Graphic Design

  • ID:RRC010012
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Books and Supplies,etc

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
    • Grade 12 English
    • Grade 12 Math

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 8

  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 60

  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)

  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0

  • Communication for Technical Professions (RRC Pathway)

  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available, 8, 8, 8, 8

  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)

  • Required minimum overall score is 115.

  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115

  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.0

  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 50

  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)

  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 21

Other requirements

  • Portfolio
    • Submit a specified portfolio of art work
    • Portfolio specifications change annually and are released in December each year.
    • This item is not due within 30 days of applying and will be requested by the College at a later date
      and
  • Mandatory Information Session
    • Applicants successfully meeting Regular Admission Requirements 1 through 3 will be invited to attend a mandatory information session, usually held in June.
    • This item is not due within 30 days of applying and will be requested by the College at a later date

Course Information

Graphic Design provides up-to-date artistic training in the technology, techniques, and philosophy of graphic design, which plays a vital role in the process of presenting ideas, information, products, and services in an expanding global economy.

This is a balanced program of art instruction and academic courses designed to develop the technical skills and knowledge essential to professional competence, and to encourage creativity, imagination, and a sense of aesthetic discrimination. Practical work experience is provided through field placement in the graphic communications industry.

Assignments in design, illustration, and computer graphics may require a considerable amount of time outside of regular class hours.

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Year 1

  • Term 1Credit Hours

  • GRAD-1002Digital Production 1

  • GRAD-1004User Experience Design 1

  • GRAD-1027Design 1

  • GRAD-1078Design History 1

  • GRAD-1096Typography 1

  • GRAD-1107Professional Communications 1

  • GRAD-1124Principles of Drawing 1

  • SAFE-1028WHMIS

  • Term 2Credit Hours

  • GRAD-1005User Experience Design 2

  • GRAD-1070Design 2

  • GRAD-1098Principles of Drawing 2

  • GRAD-1592Industry Research

  • GRAD-2003Digital Production 2

  • GRAD-2079Design History 2

  • GRAD-3009Professional Communications 2

  • GRAD-3013Typography 2

Year 2

  • Term 3Credit Hours

  • GRAD-1001Design Management

  • GRAD-2033Campaign 1

  • GRAD-2039Interaction Design 1

  • GRAD-2072Design 3

  • GRAD-2123Production Techniques 1

  • GRAD-2127Editorial Design 1

  • GRAD-2138Illustration 1

  • SEMR-9093Work Experience 1

  • Term 4Credit Hours

  • GRAD-2043Design Management 2

  • GRAD-2896Portfolio Presentation

  • GRAD-3001Campaign 2

  • GRAD-3002Interaction Design 2

  • GRAD-3003Production Techniques 2

  • GRAD-3007Design 4

  • GRAD-3011Editorial Design 2

  • GRAD-3012Illustration 2

  • SEMR-9363Work Experience 2

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.

  • Improve your language proficiency.

  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program have found employment as:

  • Production specialists

  • Graphic designers

  • Illustrators

Working for:

  • Art directors

  • Retail stores

  • Advertising agencies

  • Graphic design studios

  • Newspapers and magazine publishers

Some graduates may choose employment as freelance artists.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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