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Diploma of Graphic Design - Creative Practice
- Oakville, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year studio-based diploma in graphic design, branding and typography.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Graphic Design - Creative Practice
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four semesters (80 credits). Design process
- typography
- visual design.
Career outcomes
- Brand strategist
- graphic designer
- package designer
- motion designer
- material designer
- visual designer
- art director
- production artist
Curriculum
- Four semesters (80 credits). Design process
- typography
- visual design
- communication design
- design tools
- design administration
- design methods
- typographic and visual design systems
- storytelling for design
- media preparation and production
- applied typography and career development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 courses (English plus mathematics or science for many programmes)
- or mature student status (19+). Selection is by the average of the six highest senior-level credits
- pre-admission tests may apply. International applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 English and mathematics (e.g. Business: ENG4C/ENG4U and Grade 12 or Grade 11 mathematics), or mature student status (19+); pre-admission tests possible
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0)
- Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85)
- IELTS Academic 6
How to apply
- Choose a programme and check its availability and admission requirements on the programme page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload academic documents with notarized English translations; mature-student testing or pre-admission tests may be requested. Accept your offer in the Applicant Portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and the remaining first-term fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,031 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Trafalgar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,031 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0, PTE Academic no section below 4.0), Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85), IELTS Academic 6.