Why Choose LaSalle College Vancouver?

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Launch Your Career Faster

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

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Learn in a New State-of-the-Art Campus

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

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Join a Vibrant Community of Creatives

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

A young woman in a white shirt and puffy white collar is being helped by a person dressed in black, adjusting the collar for her.
Launch Your Career Faster

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

The image shows a spacious and modern lobby with large windows, allowing ample natural light. There are seating areas with red couches and chairs, and people are seen relaxing and working in the space. The architecture features clean lines and a minimalist design.
Learn in a New State-of-the-Art Campus

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

Four young women are walking across a street in front of a large, colorful mural. The mural features abstract shapes and bright colors, including blue, red, yellow, and green. The women are dressed in casual clothing.
Join a Vibrant Community of Creatives

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

What Students Say About Us

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Eduardo Ramos

"LaSalle is an incredible launchpad. If you want to build a business, develop a concept, or bring a product to life, everything you need is right here."

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Anahita Heydari

"What I liked most about studying at LCV was being surrendered by so many talented people and being able to learn from some of the most skilled instructors in the world."

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Lauren Moon

"The vibrant and dynamic environment fostered creativity, allowing me to explore innovative ideas and express my artistic vision."

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Harshit Grover

“LaSalle College Vancouver prepares you for the industry in a way that you are actually in the industry while you are in college."

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Sophia Glaubach

"The faculty here is incredible, and we got a lot of great connections that I'm grateful for."

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of colour, illustration, image manipulation, and concept development.

  • Practice product packaging, art direction, and branding.

  • Make ethical, sustainable design decisions.

  • Acquire entrepreneurial vision and apply solutions to global, competitive contexts.

  • Prepare a professional portfolio that showcases your design work.

  • Influence and lead design innovation within a dynamic, evolving field.

Course List

The Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design consists of 120 credits over 8 quarters.
QUARTER 1
  • Drawing
  • Design and Colour Theory
  • Digital Imaging
  • Concept Development
  • Rhetoric And Composition
QUARTER 2
  • Typography
  • Digital Illustration
  • Digital Imaging II
  • Fundamentals of User-Centred Design
  • History of Art in Early Civilizations
QUARTER 3
  • Advanced Typography
  • Electronic Design
  • Production Procedures
  • Fundamentals of Sustainable Design
  • History And Analysis of Design
QUARTER 4
  • Corporate Identity
  • Advertising
  • Studio Elective
  • Web Development
  • Principles of Sustainable Design
QUARTER 5
  • Portfolio I
  • Design Studio
  • Studio Elective
  • UX/UI Design
  • Mathematics
  • Research Methodologies
QUARTER 6
  • Art Direction
  • Digital Photography
  • Studio Elective
  • Computer Animation for Multimedia
  • Liberal Studies Elective
QUARTER 7
  • Professional Practices
  • Advanced Design Studio
  • Senior Project
  • Capstone
  • Sustainable Design Standards
QUARTER 8
  • Senior Portfolio
  • Studio Elective
  • Advanced Web Development
  • Sustainable Design Leadership

*Actual course order subject to change

Accreditations

LaSalle College Vancouver is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, as well as by Education Quality Assurance (EQA) of British Columbia. The college adheres to the institutional quality assurance standards set by the province, and its designation is recognized globally as a symbol of commitment to quality. Government funding may be available to qualifying full-time learners.