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Job Outlook
Small, medium, and multi-international corporations in fashion retail, arts and entertainment, design studios and much more are constantly looking for qualified individuals for graphic and web design.
According to the 2024-2028 Job prospects – the employment outlook is VERY GOOD.
For more information in the job outlook, please consult the following website: Graphic Designers and Illustrators | Gouvernement du Québec
Examples of Job Title:
- Junior Web Designer
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Graphic/Web Designer
- Packaging Designer
- UX Designer
- GUI Designer
- Visual Communications Designer
Program Overview
Full-time Program - Attestation d’Études Collégiales (AEC) LCE.0Z
Transform your creativity into a career in just 7 months! Students in the Graphic and Web Design program will acquire the top skills demanded by today’s businesses. Under expert guidance from experienced industry professionals, you will develop a “designer’s eye,” knowing what looks good and why.
Throughout this program, you will explore branding, product packaging, entrepreneurship, mobile technology, interface design, advertising materials, and more to develop a well-rounded skillset. Additionally, you will master industry-leading tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. Students will learn HTML and CSS.
The program also introduces students to the creative use of AI in design workflows, helping them understand how emerging technologies can enhance visual storytelling and productivity, through the Adobe suite.
With a strong emphasis on practical projects, you will be prepared for success by building a portfolio featuring logos, flyers, newsletters, e-blasts, social media content, posters, advertisements, and other in-demand fundamentals.
Program skills
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Create, edit, and composite digital photographs
- Create, trace, and modify drawings on the computer for logos and illustrations
- Design and create digital and print publications
- Design and create web sites
- Produce original, attractive documents that enhance the client’s brand image
- Work creatively, with an enhanced aesthetic sensibility
- Work effectively as part of a team and independently
Courses & Schedule
Schedule
Evening program: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Online courses
Program Duration
Day and Afternoon Schedule: 7 months
Evening Part-time Schedule: 14 months
List of Courses
Consists of 10 credit courses (600hrs).
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Fulfill AEC admission requirements
- Secondary School completion- Transcripts
- The document must be in English or French, otherwise the document must be translated (extra fees will apply)
- If you studied outside of the country, a comparative evaluation will be required, as evaluation systems differ worldwide. (extra fees will apply)
- CV and Letter of intent stating why you believe you are a good candidate for the program
- Submit a 5 piece portfolio, demonstrating your diverse skills, passion and motivation for the course OR submit what inspired your application to this program
- Complete an admission questionnaire– allowing you to elaborate on your portfolio submissions.
- This will occur only after all proper documentation has been submitted, reviewed and accepted.
- Written and spoken English
- Admissions Interview by the Selection Committee to evaluate the match between your learning and career goals and the teaching objectives of the program
- Interview by the Selection Committee to evaluate the match between the candidates’ learning and career goals and the teaching objectives of the program
- Law 14 and eligibility
Recommendations for Minimal hardware configuration
Please note that the bandwidth capacity may vary depending on the density of the multimedia experience. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to have a standard high-speed connection (5MB/s) to benefit fully from the online experience.
- Internet Connection – 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 25 Mbps upload speeds
- This will allow you to upload and download massive files in high-definition
- CPU: Intel Core i7 or i9 (quad core minimum); or Apple M1 or higher
- Display: 15 in., Full HD (1920×1080 pixels), minimum
- Two screens is recommended, but not necessary
- RAM: 16 GB minimum, 32GB is preferred
- Video Card/Graphics Card: A discrete video card with dedicated RAM
- Storage: 250GB minimum
- Quiet zone
Fees
| Title | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 |
| Registration fee | $117 per semester (2 semesters) |
| Books, Hardware & Softwares | $600 (approximate cost), subject to change |
| MES, Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur funded program | If eligible for local Services Quebec financial assistance, ask agent to list you under our general contract. (#588483-0) |
