Overview

In this Interactive Design - Graphic Design (PGWP Eligible – details in description) major from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), you will:

develop expertise in graphic design, illustration, and visual storytelling using master foundational design principles and tools
cultivate creativity and critical thinking to tackle design challenges
harness data to inform your designs while staying current with industry, media trends and user preferences
become proficient in project management and how to optimize your workflow for efficient design execution
learn to collaborate effectively, emphasizing user-centric design for impactful products
tailor designs to specific audiences, driven by user experience and behaviour, interactivity and preferences
develop a portfolio that showcases your skills with client-ready projects that demonstrate applied design concepts
create print and graphic design master layouts, with composition and visual hierarchy for diverse print media
create captivating designs with effective use of typography, colour theory, and visual elements that will help you develop your unique design philosophy
carry out hands-on packaging projects and learn digital press and bindery equipment skills.

Careers and opportunities

Graphic Designers and Illustrators
Graphic Arts Technicians
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Managers
Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

Web Designers

Please note, this programme is PGWP eligible.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technical Communications
Intermediate Web Communications
Critical Thinking
Product Management
Digital Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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OTE

130

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Calgary, 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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115

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least 50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2 
at least 55% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 60% in English Language Arts 30-2.
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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23580 CAD / year

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9810 CAD / year

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Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

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Overview

In this Interactive Design - Graphic Design (PGWP Eligible – details in description) major from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), you will:

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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