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Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
6 Semesters (3ÌýYears)
Study Option
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma

About the Program

This three-year advanced diploma program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective design solutions for interactive, print and experiential design projects. Fundamental principles and skills training, followed by immersive cross disciplinary learning, culminate with a graduate showcase portfolio and the opportunity to participate in a field placement. This program will prepare you to work as a designer in the communications industry.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Design
  • Typography
  • Business writing
  • Marketing

Work Experience

Field Placement

You will have the option to pursue a field placement or an In-studio practicum during your sixth semester of the program.

Program Availability

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Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York  Open
Jan. 2026 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York  Open
May 2026 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø@York  Open

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Graphic designer
  • Web designer
  • In-house designer for corporations
  • Advertising art director
  • Interactive designer

Affiliations/Associations

  • Designers Accord
  • International Council of Design (ico-D)
  • The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD)

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Student Life

Join a diverse and welcoming community of peers and supporters, offering you a blend of academic excellence and vibrant urban life.

Student Experience

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

Student Works

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