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Centennial College
Advanced Diploma in Product Design and Development
- Toronto, Canada
Advanced Diploma
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
The Product Design and Development program is the only one of its kind in Canada and will provide you with the unique understanding to develop high-tech, ecological and socially responsible products from concept and design to production. Combining the strengths of Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design and the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, the innovative Product Design and Development courses will bring together hands-on learning in product and industrial design and product development with product lifecycle management. Through interdisciplinary, collaborative group projects that will require you to apply all stages of the visual design process, you'll develop creative design problem-solving abilities and strategies.


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Marbella Design Academy
Design Foundation Course
- Marbella, Spain
Foundation Year
Part time
12 weeks
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Marbella Design Academy Foundation Course. Master the fundamentals of design in 12 weeks and gain access to our validated Bachelor of Arts programs, regardless of your age or educational background. Explore and specialise in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or Interior Architecture and Design. Join us and kickstart your Design studies in the South of Spain.Find out more about us at www.designschool.com


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IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Florence
Fashion Design: Design your Capsule Collection Summer Course
- Florence, Italy
Summer Course
Full time
3 weeks
On-Campus
English
The Fashion Design: Design your Capsule Collection enables you to experiment with the basic tools of design. Theoretical lessons are enhanced by creative workshops, visits to companies and trade fairs, and possible seminars with industry professionals.


L’École De Design Nantes Atlantique
Arts, Design and Media Preparatory Program
- Nantes, France
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
French
A one-year program to prepare international students with a A2 French level to join undergraduate studies in Design.


University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The diploma program incorporates Jewellery Practice that includes Jewellery Design, Drawing, and Manufacturing Techniques. Other key areas of study include Gemmology, Technology, Contextual Studies, and Design Management. The Department promotes a dual focus on commercial and high-end fine jewelry with an emphasis on conceptual design.
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Kingston University
Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
Diploma
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Kingston University’s accredited Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice will give you the skills and knowledge you need to progress your studies to degree level. The online application will be available from November 2025 for the course starting in September 2026.


Suzhou Centennial College (China)
Diploma in Graphic Design
- Suzhou, China
Diploma
Full time
On-Campus
English
This program in Graphic Design is designed to enable students to master the basic design skills and related theoretical knowledge of graphic design, to be able to design reasonably according to different design requirements, and to apply the basic design elements of visual communication design to accurately reflect the design theme.


George Brown College
Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design
- Toronto, Canada
Advanced Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Graphic Design program is an ideal training ground for the design profession. As a student in the program, you will gain a strong overall understanding of design while also allowing you to select a major in either Communication Design, which prepares you for a corporate design career, or Advertising Design, which prepares you for a career in an advertising agency. In addition, design electives allow you to gain skills in areas such as illustration, motion, interaction, web, book, and environmental design.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Graphic Design
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Learn the theory, principles and practices involved in graphic design with this free online Graphic Design course.


International Career Institute
Jewellery Design Course
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
24 weeks
Distance Learning
English
The ICI Jewellery Design course has been designed in consultation with the Jewellery Design industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. Benefits include Discover how you can quickly and easily learn to create stunning pieces of wearable jewellery, Fast track your career in jewellery design, Learn the inside secrets of how to become a jewellery design pro in months not years!, Study a jewellery design course that was designed in conjunction with the jewellery design industry, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.


Cañada College
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Certificate of Graphic Design
- Redwood City, USA
Certificate
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The Certificate of Graphic Design prepares students for a career in graphic design. Graphic Designers are typically responsible for graphic design production and pre-press production. They are also responsible for the creation of publication marketing collateral.


Spokane Colleges (SCC/SFCC)
AAS in Graphic Design
- Spokane, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
You’ll learn the creative, technical, and problem-solving skills to design visual graphics for print, web, video, animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, and social media. Whether you want to work in a design studio, advertising agency, or in a corporate in-house design department, this program will help you transform your creativity into a promising career in graphic design.


International Career Institute
Fashion Design Course
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
24 weeks
Distance Learning
English
The ICI Fashion Design course has been designed in consultation with the fashion industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. The benefit includes Fast track your career in fashion design, Learning the inside secrets of how to become a fashion design pro in months not years!, Study a fashion design course that was designed in conjunction with the fashion design industry, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money traveling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week, Exciting, diverse projects.


Lakeland College
Diploma in Interior Design Technology
- Vermilion, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
You’ll design and create with our Diploma in Interior Design Technology. You'll focus on materials and finishes, learn how to create design solutions and turn them into reality, and you'll get the chance to develop your portfolio, design projects, travel to national design shows, and more.


SCI-Arc
Summer program: Design Immersion Days
- Los Angeles, USA
Summer Course
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
Design Immersion Days (DID) is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school students to design and architecture. It is intended to inspire curiosity about the world of design, introduce basic design knowledge and critical thinking skills, and familiarize students with the expansive architecture and design culture of Los Angeles.


Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute
Interior Design Certificate
- Florence, Italy
Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
Prepare for a successful career in interior design with LDM's Interior Design Certificate course in Florence. Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity and talent in the field, alongside comprehensive theoretical and practical work.
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Learn more about Design Preparatory programs
Design degree programs at the Preparatory level invite creative minds to explore the foundations of design thinking and visual communication. This stage offers an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in various design disciplines, fostering both artistic expression and technical skills.
In your courses, you'll examine principles of color theory, typography, and layout design. Students engage in practical projects that hone their abilities in sketching, digital design, and prototyping. The environment encourages independence and curiosity as you refine your artistic voice and develop essential competencies in software tools and design methodologies.
Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, navigating through projects that address real-world design challenges. At this level, you’ll gain insight into the iterative design process, allowing you to experiment and reflect on your work critically. Graduates from preparatory design programs can pursue further studies in specialized areas, leading to a variety of paths in graphic, interior, or product design.