Design (Honours)

Conestoga College

Canada, Kitchener

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Conestoga College

Canada , Kitchener

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 8-Sep-2021

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,800 / year

Apply Date 8-Sep-2021

Design (Honours)

About

Overview The Design (Honours) program from Conestoga College will ensure graduates have both the creative and visual acuity, and the knowledge of business strategy, that are necessary to create design solutions for current market needs. Conestoga’s Bachelor of Design is unique in Ontario for offering students a truly interprofessional perspective that blends visual design, entrepreneurship, and liberal studies courses with co-op opportunities, enhanced studio space, printing facilities and access to advanced technology, as well as state-of-the-art on-campus facilities. I want to find another Bachelor Course Limited enrolment and small class sizes ensure student access to faculty with professional experience in the fields of visual design and business development. As a comprehensive design program, students take courses in typography, visual design, colour theory, design studio, drawing and illustration, photography, interactive design, as well as entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, business management, writing and presentation skills, and group dynamics. The program employs a project-based learning approach that addresses design and entrepreneurship skills, as well as a variety of prescient issues including accessibility, sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility. Students engage in dynamic studio projects for both in-class and live clients.CareersGraduates will develop unique portfolios and be well prepared for positions involving design research, conceptual development, design implementation, and strategy and management. Graduates may find employment in diverse roles in design studios, ad agencies, corporate and not-for-profit communication departments, and new business ventures.Graduates have Master's degree completion opportunities in York University's Master of Design program.

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) is a four-year degree from Conestoga College in visual design with a complement of courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and management.

Disciplines

Graphic Design

Design

Fashion Design

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or olderA minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses at the U or M level with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, one of which must be Grade 12 compulsory English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 70% (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.)Applicants who meet the academic strength requirements must attend a program information session and present a portfolio of their creative work.