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50-Week Graphic Designer Training Program
Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.
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Become a Qualified Graphic Designer
Academy of Learning’s Graphic Designer diploma program will introduce you to the software programs that every professional designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You will learn techniques for creating digital images, illustrations, and layouts, and they develop a strong theoretical foundation in color, typography, and composition.
You will gain hands-on experience with a wide range of graphic design projects, ranging from photo editing and logo design, to poster design, magazine layouts, and more. You will also learn the essentials of print production and how to prepare themselves for entry into the job market.
This program will provide you with:
- A foundation in the principles of color theory, typography, and page composition.
- Professional skills in the essential tools of the graphic designer: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Proficiency in key Microsoft Office applications.
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AOLCC’s Integrated Learning System™
All courses in our programs are delivered through our unique Integrated Learning System™ (ILS). Through ILS, you will develop a true proficiency in each topic, no matter your age or skill level upon enrolment. Our learning coaches are with you every step of the way to provide individualized assistance and encouragement in a supportive and non-competitive learning environment. Here’s how it works:
- You only advance to the next course when you are confident that you have mastered one topic and are ready to move on to the next
- You participate in hands-on exercises, tasks and practice exams that test your knowledge and give you confidence
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program may pursue positions such as:
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Artist
- Layout Artist
- Layout Designer
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
An admissions interview and entrance essay will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Program Outline
Keyboarding
Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM)
Operating Systems
Basic level of proficiency with Windows OS
Graphic Design Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Color Theory, Fundamentals of Typography, Design and Composition, Graphic Design, Fundamentals of Logo Design, Print Production
Presentations
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
Word Processing and Spreadsheets
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Office Skills
Personal Computer Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Internet Fundamentals
Business Skills
Customer Service, Marketing and Sales, Project Management Fundamentals, Design Business
