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Begin your journey with the Design Foundations certificate program, offering diverse career paths in the creative industry while preparing you for advanced studies in your preferred specialization. This year-long program assists students in defining career objectives and establishes a strong base across multiple design disciplines in various environments.
Spend a year focused on setting goals, acquiring new abilities, and enhancing current ones under the mentorship of professionals through practical projects. Sustainability in design serves as the program's cornerstone, with this principle woven into every aspect of the curriculum.
Explore various design specialties with guidance from experienced instructors while creating an impressive professional portfolio. This introductory year covers essential 2D and 3D design concepts, drawing techniques, color theory, creative ideation, research methods, presentation strategies, portfolio creation, design technologies, and effective communication skills.
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) OR Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods: