The course
requirements to be a graphic designer is:
requirements to be a graphic designer is:
High School Grade 11:
English,Mathematics,Science,Social Studies,Visual Arts, Computers, Drafting&Design
English,Mathematics,Science,Social Studies,Visual Arts, Computers, Drafting&Design
High School Grade 12:
English,Literature,Communications&Media Studies,Mathematics, History-World issues, Visual Arts,Computers, Drafting and Design
English,Literature,Communications&Media Studies,Mathematics, History-World issues, Visual Arts,Computers, Drafting and Design
If you choose to go to University after High School, the courses needed to be a graphic designer are:
University Year One:
Theory 1:Design Process, Design History, Graphic Design Principles, Colour Theory, Computer Imagery Software, Illustration 1, Typography 1, Design Photography 1, University Writing and Research and 1 elective
Theory 1:Design Process, Design History, Graphic Design Principles, Colour Theory, Computer Imagery Software, Illustration 1, Typography 1, Design Photography 1, University Writing and Research and 1 elective
University Year Two:
Computer Imagery 2, Illustration 2, Typography 2, Design Photography 2, Design Production, Introduction to Digital Media, Web Production 1, Business and Technical Writing and 2 electives
Computer Imagery 2, Illustration 2, Typography 2, Design Photography 2, Design Production, Introduction to Digital Media, Web Production 1, Business and Technical Writing and 2 electives
University Year Three:
Advanced Illustration, Visual Narrative Communication Design, Photo Illustration, Package Design, Graphic Design for Publishing, Interface Communication Design, Environmental Design, Web Production 2 and 2 electives
Advanced Illustration, Visual Narrative Communication Design, Photo Illustration, Package Design, Graphic Design for Publishing, Interface Communication Design, Environmental Design, Web Production 2 and 2 electives
University Year Four:
Theory 2: Information Design, Graphic Design for Business, Graphic Design for Marketing, Graphing Design for Practice, Final Project, Interactive Motion Media, Senior Digital Media Project
Theory 2: Information Design, Graphic Design for Business, Graphic Design for Marketing, Graphing Design for Practice, Final Project, Interactive Motion Media, Senior Digital Media Project
If you chose to go to College after High School, the courses needed to be a graphic designer are:
College Semester One:
College Reading and Writing Skills, Typography 1, Design 1, Drawing 1,Digital Design, Packaging Design 1, Packaging Studio Methods 1, An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
College Reading and Writing Skills, Typography 1, Design 1, Drawing 1,Digital Design, Packaging Design 1, Packaging Studio Methods 1, An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
College Semester Two:
Workplace Writing Skills, Typography 2, Design 2, Drawing 2, Digital Design 2, Packaging Technology, Strategic Thinking, General Education Electives
Workplace Writing Skills, Typography 2, Design 2, Drawing 2, Digital Design 2, Packaging Technology, Strategic Thinking, General Education Electives
College Semester Three:
General Education Electives, Creative Advertising 1, Media technology 1, Survey of Advertising, Typography 3, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Printing Technology
General Education Electives, Creative Advertising 1, Media technology 1, Survey of Advertising, Typography 3, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Printing Technology
College Semester Four:
Media Strategies, Creative Advertising 2, Presentation Skills, Campaign Development, Media Technology 2, portfolio Development, Internship
Media Strategies, Creative Advertising 2, Presentation Skills, Campaign Development, Media Technology 2, portfolio Development, Internship
Some Universities and Colleges- that offer Graphic Design Programs in Ontario are:
Ontario College of Art and Design, Ryerson University, and
Wilfred laurier university
Ontario College of Art and Design, Ryerson University, and
Wilfred laurier university
A Degree, Diploma or a certificate is needed to be a certified Graphic Designer and can be attained from a 4 year university program or a 2 year college program.Graphic Designers tend to earn about $20,000 when they start working and as they move up, about $80,000, They may not be earning the 6 figures that other jobs pay but people who are graphic designers tend to enjoy their job more.