Important Update: Niagara College classes continue during province-wide support staff strike
All Niagara College classes will continue as scheduled, as the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has initiated a province-wide strike of full-time support staff. Picketing is taking place at all campus entrances, and students and non-striking employees should allow extra time and expect delays entering campus. For regular updates, transit info, and status of college services, please visit www.niagaracollege.ca/bargaining
Interested in discovering your untapped creative potential through strong design foundations focused on expressing creativity, design practices and practical, hands-on skill development?
Our Admissions Office will acknowledge your application has been received and will provide you with your NC Student ID number and details on your next steps.
Your education at Niagara College begins with your application. We're here to help make the process easy!
Carefully read the Admission Requirements tab to make sure you meet the program requirements. Official, translated high school and/or post-secondary transcripts, proof of graduation and proof of English proficiency will be required.
Check the Availability tab to see whether or not the program is accepting International applications, and what start dates are available.
Interested in discovering your untapped creative potential through strong design foundations focused on expressing creativity, design practices and practical, hands-on skill development?
Earn credits for further study in Niagara College’s Graphic Design program, or prepare a strong portfolio for studies in other design or art related programs.
Highlights
Immersive use of design and artistic methods, traditional materials and digital approaches.
Applied learning using the latest studio and lab equipment including Macs and Wacom tablets.
Outstanding reputation for a hands-on educational experience.
Learn from and network with industry experts and guest speakers.
Career Opportunities
Foundation for more advanced study in an artistic specialty including graphic design, photography, game development, web design and fine art
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
English – any Grade 12 (C), (U), or (E), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:
These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.
Visual Arts – Grade 11 (M) or (O) or Grade 12 (M) or (O)
Selection and Ranking
Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.
Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer/Technology Requirements
In order to successfully complete studies at Niagara College, it is recommended that each student have access to a personal computer or laptop.
We recommend students purchase Mac laptops or desktops with the same specifications or higher as the Macs in our labs. Our Mac labs have the following minimum configuration:
i5 processor
5 Ghz 16 GB of ram
256 GB SSD
Minimum 17 inch screen, 21.5 inch recommended
This program is taught in a Mac environment; some program software runs on a PC. Suggested minimum configurations for a PC are the same as listed above for a Mac.
Niagara College’s program labs offer computers on campus, but availability outside scheduled classes cannot be guaranteed.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
We are experiencing technical difficulties with displaying program availability information on our website and are working to resolve the issue. Please visit ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/niagara for program availability information. Thank you for your patience.
The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.
Year: 2025-2026
Start Term: Fall
Expand each level below for a fee breakdown.
Year 1
Level one$2,690.69
Fee Breakdown for Level one
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$1,269.20
Material Fees
$64.00
Level one Total
$2,690.69
Level two$2,402.69
Fee Breakdown for Level two
Fee Type
Fee Cost
Tuition
$1,357.49
Ancillary Fees
$939.20
Material Fees
$106.00
Level two Total
$2,402.69
Year 1 Total:$5,093.38
Estimated Program Total:$5,093.38
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The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition and estimated fees for International students are based on program type.
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Your tuition estimation includes tuition, ancillary, and material fees based on a program and term. Fees may vary upon enrolment into specific courses that are outside of the core curriculum or elective courses. Fees for future terms (where fees have yet to be published) are estimates based on the current academic year fee structure.
Additional fees include textbooks and a parking pass (if parking on campus). Additional costs may be incurred for optional field trips, learning materials, equipment or clothing. All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Note: For new programs tuition and fees may not yet be available. Typically tuition amounts are available in May for the next academic year. Please check back.
I would recommend this program highly if you are not too sure where you would like to go in your artistic career. It helps you build a great portfolio and broaden your knowledge in anything art and design. You finish the program feeling prepared and set on your goals, which is why I think this program is very beneficial in guiding young artists.
