$11,051 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Advanced Diploma Graphic Design
- St. Lawrence College offers an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program prepares graduates for direct entry into dynamic and rewarding work environments including design studios, ad agencies, interactive web, and game design studios, publishing houses, and marketing firms.
- The program of study develops the creative potential of each student in three specific ways:
- Creation of a personal portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of design fundamentals.
- Process and application of design thinking to solve complex communication problems.
- Direct, hands-on experience with professional clients representing a broad range of industries.
- Students are trained in the foundations of composition and layout, typography, color, interactive and accessible design principles, and the use of industry-standard software.
- The project-based learning approach ensures that students are directly involved in shaping their learning experiences and that principles and best practices are applied in portfolio-driven work across different media.
- With a dedicated studio, lecture, and computer lab spaces, the students have the opportunity to collaborate on projects as well as develop social networks in a supportive learning environment.
- Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode that combines classroom sessions with online learning activities.
- By working directly with clients throughout their final year of study, students develop their knowledge base with real-world challenges.
- SLC Graphic Design graduates excel in creative problem-solving, design thinking, and approaches to user-centered design that is required by the growing creative economy.
- St. Lawrence College offers an extensive Student Scholarship and Bursary Program. Scholarships and bursaries for this purpose are sponsored by external organizations and private individuals.
- The average salary goes up to 36,000 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $10180 | $10150 | $10150 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Other Fees | $422 | $422 | $422 |
| Total Fees | $11051 | $11021 | $11021 |
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 | 78 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U, or M level
- Students have to complete the course-related portfolio assignment.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has the minimum with 60% marks.
- The minimum qualification required to attend this program is a higher secondary school certificate.
- Copies of original documents should be attested by the educational institution.
- School Record of Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study is required.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.