Diploma in Graphic Design | Online
Vancouver, Canada
DURATION
16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 11,424 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Dive into the dynamic realm of advertising with our Online Graphic Design program! Elevate your skills as you master the art of crafting high-quality projects that meet industry standards.
From conceptualizing innovative designs to embracing cutting-edge digital technology, this training covers it all.
Get ready to navigate every stage of production for web and print projects, conveying clear and catchy messages while presenting your designs professionally.
Unleash your creativity, master graphic design layout techniques, and acquire proficiency in industry-leading software. Your journey to graphic design excellence starts here!
In the course of your training, you will learn to…
- Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create visually appealing and effective designs.
- Understand the fundamental principles of design, such as composition, typography, color, and layout.
- Teach the use of graphic design tools and software.
- Learn how to professionally manage projects, respecting deadlines, and client needs.
Why study Graphic Design online at LaSalle College Vancouver?
• One of the most affordable creative online diplomas in Canada.
• Fully online, with flexible pacing and some live sessions with expert tutors.
• Skills-focused and course material built by industry experts.
• Global perspective brought by LCI Education.
• Officially accredited by the Private Training Institutions Branch.
Details
- The Diploma program prepares students to work as a graphic designer works in companies that specialize in the graphic communications and multimedia sectors.
- Virtual evening classes.
- Supports and enhances professional and academic development.
- Build a portfolio to showcase work.
- Innovative programming in a state-of-the-art environment.
- The program consists of 16 months; 15 courses; 915 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes, and individual study time)
- Graduating students receive a Diploma.
- Students are responsible for ensuring compatibility with the software.
Students focus on how to: convey clear, catchy messages using innovative graphic designs, present your designs to clients in a professional way, use basic principles related to producing creative concepts, create complex, original compositions with graphic design layout techniques, and learn software used in the industry.
Ideal Students
Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change or to build on the skills they have.
Successful Graphic Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:
- Creativity and aesthetic sensibility: Generate original ideas, approach tasks with imagination, and apply unconventional perspectives to produce unique, inspiring designs
- Curiosity: Explore, learn, and understand the world around us
- Project Management: Assess clients' needs, scope and plan a project, ensure its delivery
- Passion for design and arts
- Ability to adapt to a varied schedule and meet tight deadlines
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Visual Conception
- Digital Image Conception and Processing I
- Developing Vector-Based Content
- Developing Page Layout I
Semester 2
- Creative Imagination
- Typographic Conception
- Developing Page Layout II
- Developing Vector-Based Illustrations
Semester 3
- Professional Trends and Ethics
- Visual Communication
- Digital Image Conception and Processing II
- Web Page Design
Semester 4
- Packaging Design
- Professional Practice
- Synthesis Project
Required Software
- Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365
Minimum Equipment Required
- Microsoft® Windows 10 Professional Operating System
- Mac OS v.10.7 or above
- Intel® or AMD® 32-bit or 64-bit multi-core processor
- Minimum memory of 8GB RAM
- 1 TB hard drive
- High-speed Internet access
- Web browser
- Chrome Browser
- Chrome Browser
- Minimum screen resolution of 1920x1080 (recommended)
- Sound card
- Headphones and microphone
- Graphics tablet (see the teacher’s specifications)
- Digital camera (see the teacher’s specifications)
Program Outcome
- Convey clear, catchy messages using innovative graphic designs.
- Communicate designs to clients effectively and profession.
- Employ basic principles to develop creative concepts.
- Experiment with graphic design layout techniques to create complex, original compositions.
- Develop proficiency with industry software and technology.
Successful Graphic Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:
- Creativity and aesthetic sensibility: Generate original ideas, approach tasks with imagination, apply unconventional perspectives to produce unique, inspiring designs.
- Curiosity: Explore, learn, and understand the world around us.
- Project Management: Assess clients' needs, scope, and plan a project, ensure its delivery.
- Passion for design and arts.
- Ability to adapt to a varied schedule and meet tight deadlines.
Career Opportunities
- The graphic designer works with companies that specialize in the graphic communications and multimedia sectors
- The graphic designer works at companies that provide graphic communications services like magazines, journals, product packaging and other printed product suppliers, web design firms, and digital product producers
- The graphic designer may be given responsibilities related to artistic direction, design, research and development of graphic communications solutions
- The graphic designer may also work as a freelancer and manage their own small business
Program delivery
Blended e-learning
Fun and flexible, e-learning adapts to your lifestyle!
Take your classes 100% online using two different learning tools:
- Interactive independent learning material (asynchronous)
- Virtual live guided sessions with your tutor and other learners (synchronous)
Using the Microsoft Teams Classes platform, you’ll be able to access the material as often as you like and meet your tutor in a virtual classroom two evenings a week.
This learning method is flexible and adapts to your family and work obligations.
Advantages
- Earn an AEC recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES).
- Schedule your schooling around your work and family obligations, while meeting your program deadlines.
- Get the support you need through live virtual support sessions with your tutor and other learners.
- Keep up your pace by attending two weekly evening support sessions held on the same days each week.
Who is it for?
These short AEC courses are designed for employees, job seekers, parents or employees on parental leave who:
- Want to upgrade their skills and get a better position.
- Want to retrain for a different career.
- Wish to have flexibility during their studies.
- Do not want to travel to downtown Montréal.
- Live out of town, in another province, or even another country (in a time zone that allows them to attend the weekly evening support sessions).