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Diploma of Graphic Design
- St. John's, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Graphic Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Provincial high school graduation certificate with a 60% overall average including English 3201
- Mathematics (50-60% minimums) and five 3000-level credits
- Or equivalent
- College Transition or Adult Basic Education Level III accepted
- Mature applicants 19+ considered
- International applicants submit the equivalent secondary diploma (business programmes
- India: Grade 10 mathematics 50% and commerce stream)
- English proficiency per AC-102-PR
- Some programmes add a portfolio or their own course criteria
- Additional academic criteria: Typically 60% overall average in English 3201
- Mathematics (50-60% minimum) and five 3000-level credits
- Or equivalent senior secondary result
- India applicants (Business): Grade 10 maths 50% and commerce stream
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school diploma/certificate with the programme's required courses (Level III/Grade 12 equivalents); College Transition or ABE accepted; mature students 19+; age 17+; two- to three-year programmes
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105-110
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Portfolio if Required by Program
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,807 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Prince Philip Drive |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism |
| Department | Department of Applied Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $11,807 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105-110. A portfolio is required.
11736 scholarships are connected to this program.

