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Graphic Design Essentials Microcredential

Immerse yourself in a blend of theory and hands-on practice as you explore graphic design principles, digital asset creation, and layout optimization for web and print. From organizing deliverables to crafting compelling designs, you'll build a portfolio that showcases your skills and vision. 

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Campus

  • Kelowna
  • Distance
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Credential

Micro-Credential

Delivery options

Part-Time

Tuition and fees

2024-25: $1,592.00

Program details

This 120-hour Certificate provides a foundation of core knowledge and skills related to graphic and digital design. This program provides a balance of both theory and hands-on experience with various Adobe Creative Suite applications to prepare graphic designs for websites and publications. Topics include graphic design principles, digital asset creation, layout optimization and how to organize graphic-design deliverables. Students will use software tools to produce a small portfolio of graphic design projects that showcase their design skills and abilities.


Campus Start date Schedule
Distance Sep. 2024

Online. Two evenings per week plus Saturdays

Kelowna Sep. 2025

Online Synchronous. 2 evenings/week plus Saturdays

Kelowna Feb. 2025

Online Synchronous - Tues/Thurs 6-9pm and Sat 9am-3pm

Admission requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or.

Program outline

GDE 100 - Professional Writing for Digital Content
GDE 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design
GDE 120 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications I
GDE 130 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications II

Students must pass each course with a minimum grade of 60% to receive the micro-credential.

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