Applied Design in Graphic Design

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Overview
CIP Course Code: 50.0409
Design with purpose with a Bachelor of Applied Design in Graphic Design. Graphic Designers are visual storytellers who convey ideas and stir emotions through the power of imagery. Master the arts of design, typography, illustration, and the intricacies of production procedures. Create a professional portfolio and emerge as a graphic design master.
About the Program
Develop fundamental skills in design, typography, illustration, and production procedures.
Use latest industry software and develop project management skills to quickly, creatively, and economically meet the graphic design needs of your future clients.
Convey powerful ideas and emotion through innovative imagery, and build a portfolio of your own Graphic Designs.
(CIP 50.0409)
Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
LaSalle College Vancouver's state-of -the-art facilities are equipped with industry-standard hardware and software, such as:
- DSLR Cameras,
- Adobe Master Collection, including:
- Photoshop,
- Illustrator,
- Premier After Effects
- InDesign.
- Web and mobile platforms including:
- HTML,
- CSS.
Admissions Criteria
Domestic applicants generally require:
• Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent
• Copy of government-issued photo ID
Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for domestic applicants.
International applicants generally require:
• Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)
• Copy of a valid passport
• Proof of English proficiency
• Photocopy of valid Study Permit.
Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for international applicants.
List of Courses
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
Tuition & Aid
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