Graphic Design Program (G102)

Program Description

Program Overview

The Graphic Design three-year advanced diploma program is the perfect way to hone your design skills. Throughout your studies, you'll develop a comprehensive grasp of design principles, with the choice to major in Communication Design or Advertising Design. A variety of design electives will offer you the chance to delve into illustration, motion, interaction, web, book, and environmental design for a well-rounded education.

Full Description

With the Graphic Design three-year advanced diploma program, you can look forward to working on real-life projects in state-of-the-art labs and through the power of industry networking.

You'll spend the first three semesters building a strong foundation in the core subjects of design, typography, production, digital applications, drawing for design, and design culture. In your fourth semester, you'll select a major in either Communication Design, preparing you for a career in Corporate Design, or Advertising Design, which prepares you for a career at an advertising agency. During this time, you'll continue developing applied skills through intensive studio projects.

In the final year of your program, you'll dive into a thesis or major project, where you can bring together all the skills you've learned throughout your studies. You'll also take professional practice classes, which will prepare you for a seamless transition into the workplace.

George Brown College's School of Design was rated #1 in Canada by the Association of Graphic Designers (RGD). Find out why.

Please note:

  • Membership in the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario is included in your tuition, giving you access to a network of Canada’s top design professionals and a head start in the process of becoming a Registered Graphic Designer.
  • The best student work will be displayed in annual exhibitions and a publication distributed to industry and the general public.

Your Field Education Options

All students are encouraged to conduct a self-directed search in order to secure a work experience for the Field Placement course (GRAF 3017) in Semester 6. However, only students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of Semester 4 will have access to a job board with postings from employers the Field Education Office has recruited.

Learn more about Experiential Learning at the School of Design including how to apply, important dates, workflow, and PLAR eligibility.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

As a graduate, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of graphic design or advertising industry positions, specializing in:

  • graphic design
  • corporate identity design
  • editorial
  • environmental graphics
  • exhibition design
  • packaging design
  • multimedia
  • motion graphics
  • interaction
  • retail identity
  • wayfinding
  • production design
  • web design
  • art direction
  • advertising copywriting
  • marketing coordination
  • print advertising
  • multimedia advertising

Educational Pathways

Graphic Design Education Pathway diagram

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest alumni stories 

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Steven Tiao
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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