Does Fanshawe Have a Good Graphic Design Program

This three-year advanced diploma program guides students to be adaptable designers with a passion for learning. Learn from industry experts with diverse working experiences, who will teach you to communicate your ideas in interactive media, web, digital and print mediums. Graphic design courses teach theory and history, illustration, motion graphics, typography, interactive web design, communications and camera basics. You'll also learn professional practices and current industry production standards to work independently and with different types of organizations.

Apply your learning during three co-op work semesters, where you'll make industry connections and gain valuable experience working within a wide variety of organizations.

Graduate with a professional portfolio, work experience and the industry contacts you need to launch a career in our rapidly changing creative industry, which includes many specializations and a diverse job market. Graduates find work in advertising agencies, design studios, direct mail agencies, environment/signage companies, printing companies, on-line graphics, and multimedia companies, among others.

Program Overview

Our Three-Year Advanced Diploma provides comprehensive training to students wanting to enter this professional industry. The program ranges from industry standard design software training, the fundamentals of basic design skills to creative concept development, traditional illustration and photography. We offer comprehensive training in interactive design, web and multimedia, digital illustration, motion graphics as well as courses covering theories of creativity, visual thinking, typography and design history. Besides the traditional aspects of design, we initiate new courses on an ongoing basis as well as update and refresh present courses each term to ensure students remain current with trends in the graphic design industry.

Supplies required

Computer requirements

Co-op Opportunities & Career Information

Co-op Opportunities

The Graphic Design program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of students before even graduating!

Junior Graphic Designer
Create impactful designs according to brand guidelines that capture and promote brand image.

Junior Graphic Designer
Design in multiple environments, including digital and print in a fast-paced, growing organization where your skills will be valued.

Junior Front-End Web Developer
A Fun, flexible work environment that will expose you to a variety of web technologies and allow you to expand your knowledge base.

For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op site or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.

Career Information

Graduates of this program have found a wide range of creative, artistic, challenging careers with companies such as:

• advertising agencies
• design studios
• direct mail agencies
• environment/signage companies
• corporate public relations, marketing, art departments
• publishing/magazine/newspaper
• printing companies
• on-line graphics
• multimedia companies

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe's Graphic Design program:

Graphic Web Designer
A Creative, detail-oriented and versatile designer with a strong interest in design for print materials and for digital platforms such as social media, email and web.

Graphic Designer
Undertake many important creative and technological projects in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Graphic Artist
As a talented graphic artist you will work freelance and build whole goods, parts, and service flyers for a dealership.

"Through Fanshawe I have made friendships that will last a lifetime, learned skills that moved my career forward, and continue to open doors that will foster and grow my love of design."

Brandy Huxley

Does Fanshawe Have a Good Graphic Design Program

Source: https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/grd1-graphic-design/next

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