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Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design Fanshawe College - London Campus Fanshawe College - London Campus, Canada

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CAD 15650

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Graphic designers see the world for what it can be, not just what it is. They are forward-thinking, innovative, artistic and creative. Fanshawe’s Graphic Design program will inspire your passion for art and give you the skills to apply and communicate your creativity in a variety of mediums. Develop your artistic talents and learn to be a visual communicator as you develop industry connections and work on real-world projects. Graduate with a dynamic, professional portfolio that will set you apart in your career.

Your Learning Experience

This three-year advanced diploma program guides students to be adaptable designers with a passion for learning. Learn from industry experts with diverse working experiences, who will teach you to communicate your ideas in interactive media, web, digital and print mediums. Graphic design courses teach theory and history, illustration, motion graphics, typography, interactive web design, communications and camera basics. You’ll also learn professional practices and current industry production standards to work independently and with different types of organizations. 

Apply your learning during three co-op work semesters, where you’ll make industry connections and gain valuable experience working within a wide variety of organizations.

Graduate with a professional portfolio, work experience and the industry contacts you need to launch a career in our rapidly changing creative industry, which includes many specializations and a diverse job market. Graduates find work in advertising agencies, design studios, direct mail agencies, environment/signage companies, printing companies, online graphics, and multimedia companies, among others. 

This Advanced Diploma provides comprehensive training to students wanting to enter this professional industry. The program ranges from industry-standard design software training, and the fundamentals of basic design skills to creative concept development, traditional illustration and photography. We offer comprehensive training in interactive design, web and multimedia, digital illustration, and motion graphics as well as courses covering theories of creativity, visual thinking, typography and design history. Besides the traditional aspects of design, we initiate new courses on an ongoing basis as well as update and refresh present courses each term to ensure students remain current with trends in the graphic design industry.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to :

1. Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.

2. Employ the design process to create design solutions that meet the project objectives and the needs of the client and/or user.

3. Plan, create and use photography, illustration and typography in design layouts to meet the requirements of the creative brief.

4. Design, develop and create a variety of media products using relevant, current and/or emerging technologies.

5. Communicate ideas, design concepts and opinions clearly and persuasively to others.

6. Use recognized industry practices throughout the design process and related business tasks.

7. Plan, implement, and evaluate graphic design projects using project management skills to deliver high quality work to clients according to schedule and within budget.

8. Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations.

9. Keep current with visual media design trends, technologies and industry practices using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.

10. Propose creative solutions to design problems

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15650

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

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