Graphic Design Program

St. Clair College Centre for the Arts - Windsor (T809)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September

Nick Kuipers
(519) 972-2727 ext. 4903
nkuipers@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Students will be required to submit an art portfolio. For portfolio guidelines and requirements, click here (38kb PDF file).

GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM GOALS

Graphic designers work as an integral part of a creative team to develop a wide range of products, from advertising campaigns in newspapers and magazines, electronic media and outdoor advertising to print communications (brochures, flyers, annual reports, corporate image packages,) and more. Graduates of St. Clair College's Graphic Design program will also have proficiency in web design and illustration capabilities.

This program will appeal to students who are competent in drawing and have demonstrated a strong interest in design and illustration. They need the ability to visualize and express concepts based on the clients' needs. This requires creativity and imagination while meeting often tight deadlines.

GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Eight week internship in an industry environment
• Traditional media and enhanced digital media training
• All faculty are professional graphic designers, illustrators or multimedia arts
• Graduation from this program provides the first step in professional accreditation as a Registered Graphic Designer (Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario)
• Student-run Graphic Design Club
• Graduate design exhibition in the community in year three
• Program emphasizes creativity, originality and critical thinking

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graphic design is a global discipline with worldwide employment opportunities. Graduates of the graphic design program will find entry level positions include junior designer, prepress production artist and web designer. Opportunities exist in advertising agencies, graphic design studios, with printers or publishers, with newspapers and doing in-house design. There is also the potential for freelancing and contract work. With experience the designer can become an art director, creative director or production manager.

DEGREE COMPLETION

Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to transfer to Athabasca University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. As well, students may choose to transfer to Griffith University to pursue a Bachelor of Design or a Master of Arts in Visual Arts degree. Please see www.griffith.edu.au/credit or click here for details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: T809
• Graphic Design Program Web Site
• Student Wins Poster Competition
• Two Students Selected as Top Finalists

WHY CHOOSE ST. CLAIR COLLEGE'S GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM?

Design and illustration pre-occupy you. Your computer is stuffed with multimedia applications. You are vetting graphic design schools in Ontario, seeking a solid introduction into the professional world of media. St. Clair's graphic design program offers a stimulating learning environment where you train with industry professionals.

Unlike other graphic design colleges, St. Clair College offers a blend of traditional and digital media in a solid and comprehensive training program. Beginning with the History of Design Art and its fundamentals, you will hone your talent for Illustration, Design & Layout, Digital Photography, Photoshop, and Design for Multi-Media. Learn Typography, Copywriting and Prepress Production.

Our internship component allows you to gain real-world experience in your chosen area. At completion of the graphic design program, you have mastered one of the first steps on your way to professional accreditation with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. If you are planning an extension to your education in the form of a B.A., Bachelor of Design or Masters of Arts, your program credits can be transferable to Athabasca University and Griffith University.

Emerging from our graphic design program, you will see that opportunities are abound: designing for the web, freelancing as a graphic designer, thriving in the world of advertising, immersed in the publishing industry or working towards becoming an art director or production manager.

YOUR INVESTMENT

Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,761.03
$600 - $800
$850.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.