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Diploma of Visual Communication Design
- Moncton, Canada
- 0.83 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A direct-entry 43-week diploma combining graphic design, Photography and marketing fundamentals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Visual Communication Design can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Freelance creative
- Publication or editorial designer
- Marketing or communication designer
- Production designer
- Brand designer
- UI/UX designer
- Commercial photographer
- Product photographer
- Event photographer
- Photojournalist
- Photo editor
Curriculum
- Ten-month (43-week) direct-entry programme
- No foundation year needed. Areas of study: creative problem-solving
- Design process
- Typography and grids
- Brand and visual identity
- Print and digital applications
- Advertising and social media design
- Studio and natural-light photography
- And marketing fundamentals. Credits unreported.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion or equivalent transcripts (conditional acceptance while studies continue)
- Portfolio
- Profile letter
- Interview and proof of English proficiency. Direct entry
- No foundation year required.
Accepted academic background
High school completion, GED, Adult high school diploma or equivalent experience (conditional acceptance while studies are in progress), Portfolio (Video Game Art and TV & Game Animation: 10-15 original works from the past three years, Visual Communication Design: 5-10 original works), Campus tour/interview and 1-page profile letter. Video Game Art requires the Visual Arts Foundation and TV & Game Animation requires Foundation plus Video Game Art, Unless direct entry is granted for relevant post-secondary art study or an exceptional portfolio, Visual Communication Design is direct entry.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Application Form
- Portfolio
- Personal Profile Letter
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the programme prerequisites and application dates for Diploma in Visual Communication Design. Complete the McKenzie College application and provide your portfolio of recent work
- A one-page profile letter and academic transcripts. Submit a passport scan and English proficiency evidence if applying internationally. Arrange the admission interview
- Which may be conducted virtually. If accepted
- Follow the college instructions for the international seat-confirmation deposit and study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,280 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Moncton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Art and Design |
| Department | Visual Communication Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 25 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Mar 2027
113 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.83 years.
The next deadline is 6 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,280 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
A portfolio is required. An interview is required.