About Graphic Design in St. Clair College
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program will appeal to students who are emerging from visual/media arts backgrounds at the high school or post-secondary level, for mature students, and those who have a love of design and visual expression. Students display a passion for print and web design, package design, typography, motion graphics, photography and illustration. Students will develop the ability to visualize and express concepts based on the clients’ needs. This requires creativity and imagination while meeting tight deadlines.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Six week internship in an industry environment.
- Traditional media and enhanced digital media training.
- All faculty are professional graphic designers, illustrators or multimedia artists.
- Graduation from this program provides the first step in professional accreditation as a Registered Graphic Designer (Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario).
- Student-run Graphic Design Club.
- Graduate design exhibition in the community in year three.
- Program emphasizes creativity, originality and critical thinking.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can find entry-level positions including junior designer, prepress production artist and web designer. Opportunities exist in advertising agencies, graphic design studios, with printers or publishers, with newspapers and doing in-house design. There is also the potential for freelancing and contract work. With experience the designer can become an art director, creative director or production manager.
Academic qualification equivalents
- High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript. or equivalent in original language and English translation.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Overall band of 5.5 No single test score below 5.0
- TOEFL : Overall 61 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 15
- PTE : Minimum score 51
St. Clair College Highlights
| Type of College |
Public |
| Programs |
115 full-time programs |
| Total Number of Seats |
8,500 (full time) + 20,000 (part time) |
| Basic Tuition Fee, International Students |
CAD 10,855 per year |
| Basic Tuition Fee, U.S.A. students |
CAD 7,176 per year |
| Website |
www.stclaircollege.ca |
St. Clair College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
| Avg.Tution Fees |
CAD 10,850 per year |
| Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
| Bus charge |
$60 / month |
| Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
| Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
| Textbook cost |
$1,000 - $1,500 per year |
St. Clair College Residence Fee
Windsor and Chatham Campus
|
Period of Stay
|
Residence Fee
|
|
September to April
|
CAD 6,090
|
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May to August
|
CAD 1,980
|
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January to March
|
CAD 3,045
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