Graphic Design (BDes)

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The award
BDes

How long you will study
4 Years

Domestic course fees
CAD 7700 per year

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
find out

International course fees
CAD 28000 per year

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About Graphic Design at OCAD University

In the Graphic Design program, you will learn the process of visual communication through the combo of images, photography and text to represent ideas and messages.

Some graphic design programs at other schools have a sole focus on technical skills and commercial, corporate work. OCAD U's Graphic Design program teaches you the skills you need but also encourages you to use graphic design as an art form, to challenge barriers and create work for social good.

You'll learn how graphic design impacts society and generates dialogue. You will benefit from hands-on training, as well as theory courses that explore design as a form of expression.

Hands-on courses include:

Design Process
Editorial and Publication Design
Typography
Interactive Communication
Packaging Design
Motion Graphics

Theory courses in topics like brand strategy will teach you to explore the creative process and develop designs that help promote ideas and products.

At the end of this four-year program, you will earn a Bachelor of Design degree.

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Study options for this course

The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
The awardBDesHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study4 years
Course starts find outDomestic course feesCAD 7700 per yearInternational course feesCAD 28000 per year

Notes about fees for this course

The fees listed here are approximate, and can vary from course to course. For more pricing information, please check the institution website.

Entry requirements

As outlined in the Admission Requirements (Undergraduate) Policy, applicants to OCAD University's undergraduate programs must meet minimum academic entrance requirements and submit:

Statement of Intent (required for all programs) and
Portfolio (required for all studio BFA, BDes programs) or
Writing sample (required for the BA in Visual and Critical Studies)
Official transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test results (if required)

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