Study location	Canada, Ontario, Kitchener
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Course code	1532

Tuition fee	CA$16,570 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

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 Note: All applicants who meet the academic strength requirements must attend a program information session and present a portfolio of their creative work. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required. - Applicants meeting minimum academic requirements are invited to begin the selection process which requires them to attend a program information meeting where they will present a portfolio of their design-related work. Out-of-province applicants, or distant applicants, may provide electronic portfolios and may have phone or InterviewStream/Skype portfolio presentations. Presentation The portfolio presentation provides the applicant with an opportunity to show and explain their work. Through the presentation, the program faculty assess the applicant’s communication skills and aptitude for the program. Portfolio A portfolio consists of samples of the applicant’s work. Portfolios should include a maximum of 5 diverse pieces of your original creative work plus one sketchbook. Pieces may include art and design-related work such as: photography, illustration, design, copywriting, painting, sculpture, drawing, graphic design and web design, and/or other applied graphics. - Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength and portfolio presentation scores. - A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.

More information	conestogac.on.ca/..arketing-communications

Overview

Conestoga’s two-year diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications is a rewarding, cross-disciplinary program that equips you to be a creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to engage with on-trend brands, craft strategic marketing campaigns through social platforms, and have the confidence and skill set that the industry demands. Taught by passionate, award-winning faculty, you will learn the essential aspects of marketing research, B2B and B2C sales strategies, social media campaigns, brand development, UI/UX design, copywriting, public relations and visual design as they apply to a variety of media applications. By leveraging a research-based methodology to problem solving, and using current industry software, you will learn to create, persuade, and entice audiences with targeted communication pieces that span a wide range of advertising mediums.

The program’s live-client capstone project offers you the opportunity to develop and present a comprehensive integrated marketing communications campaign, including budgeting and full creative content creation. Working individually and collaboratively, you will also develop professional business acumen through managing project expectations, delivering campaign collateral, and meeting tight deadlines for your client. Valuable networking opportunities are provided through inspiring agency tours, knowledgeable industry guest speakers, and a globally diverse cohort of like-minded creative peers.

To finalize the program, you will receive guidance on developing agency and industry contacts, creating a unique and competitive portfolio, establishing an exciting career path, and landing an advertising or marketing-related field placement. Begin the process of establishing your career path as a sought-after communication marketing strategist and visual-thinking creative specialist today, with Advertising & Marketing Communications.

Career opportunities

Graduates will have the skills to develop a media plan, prepare advertising strategy and copy, plan and execute complete campaigns, prepare media buys, execute design and production in both print and web media, and provide advertising account management in advertising agencies, small business, non-profit organizations, start-ups, and new media.