Diploma of Graphic Design
- Toronto, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): 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
- Senior secondary school graduation or equivalent (Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent on programme pages)
- Grade 12 English (C or U) and
- For most programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Math
- Some programmes add subject prerequisites
- An audition
- Interview or portfolio. English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 54 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- No minimum grade published
- Programme-specific prerequisite courses.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- Duolingo 110 (min production 90)
- PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band)
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Audition Materials (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,695 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterfront Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Department of Graphic Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
9 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Scholarships
The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,695 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band), Duolingo 110 (min production 90), PTE Academic 54 (min 50 each band), Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162).
The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution.