Digital Design

Design, create, and bring digital experiences to life.

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Diploma
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School of Technology
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4 Terms
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Open to International students
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11.0801
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Digital Design

The Digital Design Diploma equips you to create and produce flexible digital and print media, including websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive/multimedia products for public, non-profit, and corporate clients. Working individually or on project teams, you’ll develop the skills to present, defend, and critique projects while meeting client needs, scope, and resources.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles in both public and private sectors, including:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Designer and Developer
  • Graphic Arts Technician
  • Front-End Web Developer
  • Mobile Designer

Available intakes

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September 2026
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March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent

or

  • Successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing

or

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English proficiency

If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

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Academic upgrading

Missing a required admission criteria? Complete academic upgrading before applying.

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Transfer credit

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.

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Provincial equivalencies

If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.

International Students:
Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list found in step 2.

Additional Information

Minimum Technology Requirements
  • Intel quad-core CPU (i5 or i7)
  • 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
  • 13” 1080p screen (15” recommended)
  • Dedicated graphics card with 2GB VRAM
  • 128GB SSD (256GB recommended)
  • Portable hard drive for backup
  • Windows 10
  • Additional course-specific software may be required

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$3,900
$605
$4,505
Term 2
$3,681
$564
$4,245
Term 3
$3,900
$564
$4,464
Term 4
$3,900
$605
$4,505

Estimated total tuition:

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Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$10,348
$605
$10,953
Term 2
$10,560
$564
$11,124
Term 3
$10,857
$564
$11,421
Term 4
$10,869
$605
$11,474

Estimated total tuition:

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*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following courses:

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DESN1101Fundamental Principles of Digital Design3

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DESN1102Typography3

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DESN1401Introduction to the Digital Design Profession3

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DESN2301User Experience Design3

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MKTG2301Digital Marketing Communications3

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Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following courses:

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DESN1301Interaction Design for Mobile Experiences3

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DESN1302Digital Design Studio3

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DESN2302Intermediate Digital Design Tools3

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MKTG1301Branding and Marketing3

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SODV1203Interaction Design for Web and Applications3

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Complete the following courses:

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DESN2205Motion Graphics3

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DESN2303Layout Digital Design Tools3

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DESN2304Video and Audio Production3

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DESN2305Digital Design Studio: Problem Solving3

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DESN2998Digital Design Capstone Research and Planning3

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Complete the following courses:

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DESN2206Advanced Motion Graphics3

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DESN2306Interaction Design for Social Experiences3

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DESN2401Digital Design Professional Practice3

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DESN2999Digital Design Capstone Project3

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DESN3305Design Thinking for UX3

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Frequently asked questions

Design the future with advanced technology skills.

A creative revolution is sweeping through Alberta's industries.

Join the epic battle against mediocrity and be on the leading edge of this dynamic wave. Discover rewarding careers in technology industries with diplomas and post-diploma certificates through the School of Technology.

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