Diploma in Graphic Design
(full-time)

This program is a great way to:

• Understand the fundamentals of graphic communication and design
• Understand the power of colour, type and image
• Identify and understand the fundamentals of branding strategies
• Create visual and brand identities
• Prepare complex documents with multiple pages
• Learn how to use Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Increase your ability to express yourself creatively in a digital medium
• Learn the basics of HTML5, CSS3 and Java script
• Understand and apply user experience design
• Prepare UI designs for websites, tablets, phones, watches and TVs
• Create works for a graphic design portfolio

To obtain this diploma, students must complete the seven courses below. For course descriptions, schedules and registration, click on the links of each course.

• Visual Design and Branding (CEDP 100)
• Adobe InDesign (CEDP 350)
• Adobe Illustrator (CEDP 200)
• Web Design (CEDP 300)
• Intro to UX/UI Design (CEDP 410)
• Intro to Adobe Photoshop (CEPH 219)
• Search Engine Optimization (CEWD 365)

In this program, you will learn directly from industry professionals who will share the latest industry insights and real-world challenges. Learn through hands-on projects using the latest software. Did we mention that your projects will be transferred into ready-to-go portfolio pieces? This program is offered via an online virtual classroom with live synchronous learning (Zoom).

• Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing
• Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication
• Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends
• Students looking onward to an academic path in design
• Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons
• Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications
• Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program

This full-time program includes an average of 27 hours of classroom time per week, scheduled Monday through Friday, between 9:00 and 18:00 each day. Students should be prepared to invest a minimum of 40 hours per week for class time, study and assignments. A schedule will be provided upon registration. Students can expect to spend approximately $300-$600 on textbooks and supplies.

Payment information

To apply, you must complete the online application. A non-refundable deposit of $625, which is applied to the tuition fee, must accompany the application. Students will receive confirmation that they have been accepted to the program by e-mail. The remaining tuition fees must be paid no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of classes in order to guarantee a student’s place in the program.  

Important

All course exemptions must be requested in writing at the time of admission in order to receive a tuition adjustment. To request a course exemption, students must complete a Course Exemption Form and submit it to cce@concordia.ca. Any exemptions granted after the admission period will not result in a tuition reduction.