Niagara College Canada

Graphic Design Production -
Art and Design Fundamentals

Program Code (0135)
Ontario College Diploma
Two Years
Welland Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

Your sensitivity to colour, line and shape will serve you well in your career as a graphic designer. This program will allow you to hone your skills while also learning about the theory and history of art and design.

Graduates find employment in:

• Advertising
• Digital prepress
• Graphic design
• Illustration
• Marketing
• Print production
• Signage

Other graduates pursue advanced studies in such fields as advertising, animation, art education, communications, fine art, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior design, marketing and multimedia.

The Niagara College Difference

• Students complete up to 950 hours of design studio and production work
• College has well-equipped computer labs, design studios, drawing and painting studio
• Program stresses practical application of design principles
• Graduates have career and educational options spanning diverse art and design fields

Testimonials and Profiles

“The entire design environment was positive, with encouraging, knowledgeable teachers and a diverse student body that brought a wide variety of work and talent.”

Chris Cicchino, Graphic Design Production
–Art and Design Fundamentals graduate

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student) including the following required courses:
• English – Grade 12 (C), (U), or (O), or equivalent.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

• Visual Arts – Grade 11 or Grade 12 (M) or (O).

Selection & Ranking Process:

• For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the most senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
• Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

• Mature Student applicants, or applicants who have an OSSD that includes Workplace (E) level learning, may be considered for admission after meeting with a staff member to review academic needs, interests and possible career directions. Academic testing and/or upgrading may be required.
• Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities for this Program
• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:04:01 PM ET

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