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Duration

3 years

Tuition

$21,900

  Toronto

Sep 2-Sep 2

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1876

Scholarships

no

In the Graphic Design program, you will learn the process of visual communication through the combo of images, photography and text to represent ideas and messages. Hands-on courses include:

  • Design Process
  • Editorial and Publication Design
  • Typography
  • Interactive Communication
  • Packaging Design
  • Motion Graphics

Theory courses in topics like brand strategy will teach you to explore the creative process and develop designs that help promote ideas and products.

Admission Requirements 

  • For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70%
  • Portfolio (samples of your work and a visual representation of who you are)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Official transcripts

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Student Reviews (3)

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OCAD University

Great graphic design program

Mirabelle Archer

Toronto • November 1, 2024

Graduated From

Graphic Design Program

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

4 stars

The GD program is solid. After 3rd year you'll be more challenged and start to understand the industry -- at least that's when it all started to click for me. Profs are a mix of industry people who know what they're doing and academics. Be prepared to ...

The GD program is solid. After 3rd year you'll be more challenged and start to understand the industry -- at least that's when it all started to click for me. Profs are a mix of industry people who know what they're doing and academics. Be prepared to learn the software on your own -- OCAD is teaching theories and principles so that you'll be set as a strong designer as technology changes. Your portfolio is really important -- start thinking about that right away and how your work can fit into it. A simple website with your work will get you in the door for internships coops and jobs, then you have to have the right "fit" in terms of personality and ambitions to get that first job on your on.

The location and the people are honestly probably my favourite things about OCAD's GD program. Campus in downtown TO is close to Art Gallery of Ontario, design firms, cultural hubs, great restaurants and plenty more. If you're not from Toronto and are maybe from a small town in Canada, this will be a very cool cultural experience with loads of job opportunities.

Happy with my decision to come to OCAD and do the Graphic Design Program. Just work hard and network and you will be able to create opportunities for yourself.

OCAD University

Avoid industrial design

Anonymous

Toronto • November 1, 2024

Graduated From

Environmental Design: Interior Design Specialization

Overall:

2 out of 5

Instructors:

1 stars

Curriculum:

3 stars

Job Assistance:

3 stars

The instructors in industrial design, from CNC to woodworking, are not adequatley trained. Former students get hired as lead technicians who can't service machines and this is what you get. I would have chosen Humber or Centennial if I could go back.

The instructors in industrial design, from CNC to woodworking, are not adequatley trained. Former students get hired as lead technicians who can't service machines and this is what you get. I would have chosen Humber or Centennial if I could go back.

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