$6,845 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Advanced Diploma Graphic Design
- Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design at Georgian College is offered as a 3 years (6 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, students engage in interdisciplinary problem-solving, combining visual sensitivity with skill and knowledge in the areas of communications, technology, and business.
- Students have to successfully complete 28 program courses, 2 Communications courses, 4 general education courses, and 1 Field Training.
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%.
- Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
- Upon enrolment, students are registered as members of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, providing them with opportunities and resources for professional development.
- Georgian College provides hands-on, project-based learning to build student's portfolios. It also includes a work placement and client experience with 100% graduate satisfaction.
- Graduates may find employment with design studios, advertising agencies, newspapers, magazines, web/interactive studios, corporations with in-house design departments, government agencies, or educational institutions.
- Graduates may also choose to work independently as freelance graphic designers.
- The average salary goes up to 39,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5306 | $5306 |
| International differential fee | $1538 | $1538 |
| Total Fees | $6845 | $6845 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 58 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U).
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Others:
- All students must submit 3 to 5 samples of creative work that represents their interest in the field of Graphic Design.
- Successful graduates of the Art and Design Fundamentals 1-year Certificate program at Georgian College are exempt from this requirement.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.