Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Graphic designer
- Web designer
- In-house designer for corporations
- Advertising art director
- Interactive designer
Graphic Design (GRA)
Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaProgram and course delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca'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. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
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
- 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
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Seneca@York | Waitlist |
| May 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| May 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Seneca@York | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Affiliations/Associations
- Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC)
- Designers Accord
- International Council of Design (ico-D)
- The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD)
Student Works and Experiences
