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Graphic Design Essentials Microcredential

Immerse yourself in a blend of theory and hands-on practice as you explore graphic design principles, digital asset creation, and layout optimization for web and print. From organizing deliverables to crafting compelling designs, you'll build a portfolio that showcases your skills and vision. 

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Campus

  • Kelowna
  • Distance
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Credential

Micro-Credential

Delivery options

Part-Time

Tuition and fees

2024-25: $1,592.00

Program details

This 120-hour Certificate provides a foundation of core knowledge and skills related to graphic and digital design. This program provides a balance of both theory and hands-on experience with various Adobe Creative Suite applications to prepare graphic designs for websites and publications. Topics include graphic design principles, digital asset creation, layout optimization and how to organize graphic-design deliverables. Students will use software tools to produce a small portfolio of graphic design projects that showcase their design skills and abilities.


Campus Start date Schedule
Kelowna Sep. 2025

Online Synchronous. 2 evenings/week plus Saturdays

Kelowna Feb. 2025

Online Synchronous - Tues/Thurs 6-9pm and Sat 9am-3pm

Admission requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or.

Program outline

GDE 100 - Professional Writing for Digital Content
GDE 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design
GDE 120 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications I
GDE 130 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications II

Students must pass each course with a minimum grade of 60% to receive the micro-credential.

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