Overview

Facilitated at the Story Arts Centre, the courses in this Graphic Design programme at Centennial College take a hands-on approach in an intimate studio environment, rather than having you sit passively in large lecture halls. With small class sizes, you have lots of opportunities to work one-on-one with your professors.

Learning Outcomes:

Master industry-standard Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Learn creative problem solving and design thinking

Design for print, including advertisements, magazines, books and packaging

Design responsive websites, mobile apps and create exciting motion graphics

Explore drawing, photography, illustration and type design

Learn professional practice skills to land a great job or start your own design business

Contribute something unique and innovative to the design community in a thesis course

Learn on the job and get course credits through an industry field placement in your final semester

Interact with industry professionals

Become a student member of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RDG Ontario)

Learn from professors who are current and professionally active in the design industry

Career Outlook

Graphic/web designer

Interactive designer

Motion graphics designer

Art director

Editorial designer

Illustrator

Type designer

Print production artist

Digital imaging professional

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Editorial Design

Two-Dimensional Design and Typography

Print Production

Design Process - Digital Illustration

Brand Visualization

Publication Design

Web Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , International

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National: Fall: apply before February 1.
International: Apply four to six months before your expected start date.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)

Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission (score of 170 or 171 required)

Portfolio requirements

Select 15 pieces of your original work in art and design, in a variety of media, materials and techniques. Work created by hand is required, but your portfolio can include both digital and hand-drawn art.
Include a sketchbook to show how your ideas are developed. If you are submitting a digital portfolio, photos of your sketchbook pages can be submitted.
Show work that demonstrates your ability and interest in graphic design, including use of typography if possible.
Include a short letter outlining your interest in graphic design and your career aspirations.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17148 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

3379 CAD / year

≈ 3379 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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