Graphic Design
Creativity and digital production skills bring imagery and text to life as you develop and refine your professional portfolio using industry-standard, cutting-edge technology. The Graphic Design program takes an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving combining visual sensitivity with business skills. An internship in the third year of the program provides increased industry experience.
Portfolio Criteria
Semester One
Digital Page Layout 1
page layout using the computer
Applied Drawing Techniques
representational image making for graphic designers
Typography
letterforms and type applications as used by the graphic designer
Graphic Design 1
two-dimensional design
General Education Elective
Communications
Semester Two
Adobe Photoshop 1
manipulation and retouching of images for print and digital application
Adobe Illustrator 1
creating digital illustration and art
Graphic Design 2
visual problem-solving and studio skills
Print Production
stages and processes of preparing conceptual artwork for print
General Education Elective
Communications
Semester Three
Web Design 1
plan, design and develop a web site
Graphic Design 3
two-dimensional design in conjunction with editorial, advertising and promotional materials design
Production Studio 1
digital file construction
Package Design 1
three-dimensional design
History of Illustration & Graphic Design
examine graphic design as an integral part of history
Photographic Communication
using photography to communicate ideas and concepts
Semester Four
Professional Practices for Designers 1
principles of design business practices
Digital Page Layout 2
advanced electronic page layout
Graphic Illustration
exploration of styles, media and the relationship of type and image
Production Studio 2
advanced digital file construction
Graphic Design 4
integration of creative visual problem-solving and print production with emphasis on the development of a portfolio of work
General Education Elective
Semester Five
Graphic Design 5
work individually and in groups to prepare solutions to client needs
Portfolio Development
prepare work for inclusion in a professional portfolio
Prof. Practices for Designers 2
research the design industry and prepare for the job search
Web Design 2
advanced techniques for the web designer
Package Design 2
3D series creation, manufacturing issues and packaging regulations
General Education Elective
Semester Six
Trends & Issues in Graphic Design
intro to existing & emerging opportunities through research, discussion, field trips & analysis of the industry
Advanced Graphics Applications
advanced functions of graphics applications to create, manipulate and edit vector art & raster images
Field Training
attend a work term in the Graphic Design industry in a creative and/or production capacity
General Education Elective
Program Coordinator:
Gabrielle Hart
(705) 728-1968 ext. 1294