Graphic Design

Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca@York
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Advanced Diploma, College
Nominal duration	3 years, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	GRA

Tuition fee	CA$18,203 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,645), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$18,203 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,645), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Online applicant profile, drawing assignment and portfolio The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Online applicant profile, drawing assignment and portfolio

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	After you apply, you will receive details on how and when to submit your profile, drawing assignment and portfolio. Your portfolio will include: Three samples of your best artwork that clearly communicate an idea using any medium. A typed one-paragraph rationale for each example, explaining how your sample communicates your idea effectively. This program is highly competitive. Applicants are ranked based on the quality of their submission. Only the top-ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program.

Other requirements

After you apply, you will receive details on how and when to submit your profile, drawing assignment and portfolio.

Your portfolio will include:

Three samples of your best artwork that clearly communicate an idea using any medium.
A typed one-paragraph rationale for each example, explaining how your sample communicates your idea effectively.

This program is highly competitive. Applicants are ranked based on the quality of their submission. Only the top-ranked applicants will be offered a seat in the program.

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/GRA.html

This three-year advanced diploma program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective design solutions for interactive, print and experiential design projects. Fundamental principles and skills training, followed by immersive cross-disciplinary learning, culminate with a graduate showcase portfolio and the opportunity to participate in a field placement. This program will prepare you to work as a designer in the communications industry.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills: