Become a Graphic Designer

Program Start Dates:
January, April, July and October

Program Start Duration:
12 months (4 terms)

Campus:
Dundas Square & 415 Yonge

During the current term, most courses are offered through remote-synchronous delivery.

The design program will prepare you to think critically and execute visual solutions across print, digital platforms and motion graphics. You will learn from a faculty of industry-active designers who have a portfolio of communications, marketing, and branding solutions designed for brands such as Hudson’s Bay, Canada Post, TTC and Indigo Books & Music. You will explore multiple perspectives on the design process from a variety of guest speakers and outside creative professionals. You will graduate with a well-rounded portfolio and the creative and technical skills to launch your career.

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART

Cross Collaboration

We provide an invaluable opportunity for cross program collaboration. Working with peers across film production, acting, fashion design and video game design, you’ll design promotional imagery, logos and motion graphics. You’ll build a diverse portfolio and a network of industry professionals.

Real World Education

Through professional demonstrations and practical hands-on assignments, you’ll learn by doing. You’ll execute your ideas, working with creative briefs and outside clients. Your work will also be examined and critiqued by creative industry professionals.

Industry Professionals

Our instructors are experienced working professionals who bring current industry practices and insider insights into the classroom, as well as insider connections and networking opportunities.

Accelerated Learning

With small class sizes, one-on-one mentoring and hands-on learning, the intensive program is designed to develop the creative and technical skills you need to launch your design career in just 12 months.

Small Class Sizes

In small classes with one-in-one instruction and mentoring, you’ll have the greatest opportunity to reach your full potential. You’ll also build invaluable relationships with classmates and professional networks with peers across creative programs.

Study in the Heart of Canada’s Entertainment Industry

Toronto has the largest design workforce in Canada and the third largest in North America. With a midtown campus at Yonge and Davisville, you’ll study at the heart of Toronto’s inspirational design and retail world.

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

A creative diploma from Toronto Film School qualifies you for entry into Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program. The BCA is designed to round out your education by teaching you the practical business and leadership skills you need for a successful career in the creative arts. The BCA can be obtained in as few as 15 months. With it, you are eligible to apply to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP), where you can obtain a work permit valid for up to 3 years.

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Become a Graphic Designer

MORE SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART

Cross Collaboration

Real World Education

Industry Professionals

Accelerated Learning

Small Class Sizes

Study in the Heart of Canada’s Entertainment Industry

CAREER DIRECTIONS

WHO HIRES OUR GRADUATES

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

Become a Graphic Designer

MORE SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT SETS THE PROGRAM APART

Cross Collaboration

Real World Education

Industry Professionals

Accelerated Learning

Small Class Sizes

Study in the Heart of Canada’s Entertainment Industry

CAREER DIRECTIONS

WHO HIRES OUR GRADUATES

Your Degree Pathway

FOR GRADUATES WITH THE PASSION TO DO MORE

WHAT SETS
THE PROGRAM APART