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Want to study Graphic Design in British Columbia? Below you’ll find an overview of the Graphic Design Diploma at The Art Institute of Vancouver. Information on
curriculum, tuition and fees is also available in addition to the chance to see who the faculty are. Hear what students have to say about the Graphic Design
program in the testimonials section. Want to see what the graduates from The Art Institute of Vancouver’s Graphic Design Diploma Program are capable of? Check out the portfolio section.
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If you are looking for a Vancouver art & design school that offers you a diploma course in Graphic Design, and hope to pursue a career as an graphic designer, the following Art Institute of Vancouver program may be just the education you've been searching for.
Magazines, newspapers, advertising, greeting cards, product packaging, and web development companies all require the services of graphic designers.
Students in this program will learn the basics of design, typography, and colour theory, and hone their skills in creative problem solving to help them learn how to meet the needs of clients quickly, creatively and economically. Students will be trained to design with the following software tools, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Illustrator.
Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of both computer graphics and traditional design and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field. Students graduate with the training and portfolio required for an entry-level position in visual communications. Read more. |
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1st Quarter
Concept Development
Typography
Digital Illustration
Photoshop for Prepress
History of Art in Early Civilization
2nd Quarter
Electronic Design
Coporate Identity
Advanced Typography
Production Procedures
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web
3rd Quarter
Design & Technology
History & Analysis of Design
Advertising Design
Portfolio I
Web Site Development I
4th Quarter
Dimensional Design
Art Direction
Foundation of Electronic Production
Digital Visual Composition
Computer Animation for Multimedia
5th Quarter
Portfolio II
Professional Development
Senior Project
Web Site Development II |
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"Not only were the teachers at The Art Institute of Vancouver knowledgeable, but they were very helpful. They all had something different to share with us . . . they made the whole experience more enjoyable and were so helpful even when they were busy."
(Edgar Valenzuela, 2005 Graphic Design) "The principles I learned in my studies are the same as those I apply at work. The Art Institute of Vancouver gave me the knowledge and skills to follow what I live for!"
(Jenna Wiebe, 2004 Graphic Design) |
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