Applied Art Essentials (Graphic Design)
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About the Program
Applied Arts Essentials certificates offer a career-focused sneak peek into the world of art, design, and media.
Explore fundamental skills and earn a certification towards larger diplomas or degrees.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop fundamental Graphic Design skills
- Engage with the workings of the Graphic Design industry
- Explore Graphic Design career opportunities
Profile
Successful Graphic Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Problem Solving
Analyze complex problems and identify effective solutions.Communication
Convey thoughts, ideas, information effectively through various channels. Actively listen to others.Creativity
Generate original ideas, approach tasks with imagination, apply unconventional perspectives to produce unique, inspiring designs. Give an identity to the mundane.Technical Proficiency
Master tools to effectively execute creative work.
Career Prospects
Credits earned in certificate programs qualify towards larger diploma or degree programs.
Diploma & Accreditation
Required Materials
It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
PC - Minimum Requirements:
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 16 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac - Minimum Requirements:
- MacBook Air
- M2
- 8GB Ram
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
PC - Recommended Requirements:
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 32 GB of RAM or more
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac - Recommended Requirements:
- MacBook Pro
- M2
- 16 GB Ram
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
LaSalle College Vancouver's state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with industry-standard hardware and software, such as:
- Apple Workstations,
- DSLR Cameras,
- Adobe Master Collection, including:
- Photoshop,
- Illustrator,
- InDesign.
- Web and mobile platforms including:
- HTML,
- CSS.
Admissions Criteria
Domestic applicants generally require:
• Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent,
• Government 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 Graduation or equivalent in English (official translations),
• Photocopy of valid Passport,
• Proof of English language 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.
Academic Dates
Tuition & Aid
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