HD in Graphic Design

Program Overview This program will appeal to students who are emerging from visual/media arts backgrounds at the high school or post-secondary level, for mature students, and those who have a love of design and visual expression. Students display a passion for print and web design, package design, typography, motion graphics, photography and illustration. Students will develop the ability to visualize and express concepts based on the clients’ needs. This requires creativity and imagination while meeting tight deadlines. Program Highlights Six-week internship in an industry environment. Graduate design exhibition in the community in year three. Industry standard digital media training. Industry portfolio review in the final year of study as preparation for work placements and entry into the workforce. All faculty are professional graphic designers, illustrators or multimedia artists. Graduation from this program provides the first step in professional accreditation as a Registered Graphic Designer (Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario). Student-run Graphic Design Club. Program emphasizes creativity, originality and critical thinking. Career Opportunities Graduates can find positions such as junior designer, production artist, art direction and multimedia designer.  Opportunities exist in content creation, advertising agencies, graphic design & boutique studios, with printers or publishers and in-house or freelance design.  With experience the designer has the opportunity for the role of art director, creative director or production manager. Why Choose This Program? Do you have a passion for design, typography, motion visuals or illustration? Is creative expression a part of your DNA? Are you vetting graphic design schools in Ontario, seeking a solid introduction into the professional world of media? St. Clair's Graphic Design program offers a stimulating learning environment where you train with industry professionals. Here at St. Clair College, you will be immersed in all facets of the vocation, beginning with a comprehensive foundation in design, honing your talent in layout, typography, pre-press production, illustration, digital photography and copywriting. You will then embark on a robust study of web design, motion graphics and video, exploring the evolving aspects of UX/UI design and our interaction with the online world around us, culminating in intensive agency courses spanning your final two semesters. Our work placement component allows you to gain real-world experience in your chosen area. At completion of the Graphic Design program, you have mastered one of the first steps on your way to professional accreditation with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Emerging from our Graphic Design program, you will see that opportunities are abound: designing for the web & multimedia, freelancing as a graphic designer, thriving in the world of advertising, immersed in the publishing industry or working towards becoming an art director or production manager.