Digital Design

Get the skills you need to design and create websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive multimedia products.

Credential:

Diploma

Program length

4 Terms

Area:

Technology

School:

School of Technology

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

Graduates of the Digital Design Diploma program are capable of the creative aspects of designing and producing flexible digital and print media, including websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive/multimedia products for public, non-profit, and corporate clients. Working individually or as part of a project team, graduates have the skills to present, defend, and critique digital media projects meeting client need, project scope, and available resources.

Potential Graduate Career Opportunities

Exciting career opportunities are possible in both the public and private sector including companies and corporations, non-profit agencies, and government agencies.

  • Graphic designer
  • Web designer and developer
  • Graphic arts technician
  • Front-end web developer
  • Mobile designer
Additional Information

Curriculum and estimated tuition are subject to change. Students should confirm program requirements with their academic advisor.

Laptop specifications
  • Intel quad core CPU (i5 or i7)
  • 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
  • 13 inch 1080p screen (15 inches recommended)
  • a dedicated graphics card with 2GB of VRam
  • a 128GB solid state hard drive (256GB recommended)
  • a portable hard drive (for data backup)
  • Windows 10

*Additional course-specific software may be required.

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 Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Available intakes

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Domestic
International

September 2, 2025

January 7, 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,480
$356
$3,836
Term 2
$3,582
$356
$3,888
Term 3
$3,840
$356
$4,196
Term 4
$3,840
$356
$4,196
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$10,174
$10,530
Term 2
$356
$10,174
$10,480
Term 3
$356
$10,615
$10,971
Term 4
$356
$10,389
$10,745
*Per term: Student Service Fee
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Courses

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DESN1101Fundamental Principles of Digital Design 3

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DESN1102Typography 3

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DESN1401Introduction to the Digital Design Profession 3

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DESN2301User Experience Design 3

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MKTG2301Digital Marketing Communications 3

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DESN1301Interaction Design for Mobile Experiences 3

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DESN1302Digital Design Studio 3

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DESN2302Intermediate Digital Design Tools 3

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MKTG1301Branding: Telling the Story 3

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SODV1203Interaction Design for Web and Applications 3

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DESN2205Motion Graphics 3

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DESN2303Layout Digital Design Tools 3

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DESN2304Video and Audio Production 3

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DESN2305Digital Design Studio: Problem Solving 3

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DESN2998Digital Design Capstone Research and Planning 3

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DESN2206Advanced Motion Graphics 3

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DESN2306Interaction Design for Social Experiences

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DESN2401Digital Design Professional Practice 3

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DESN2999Digital Design Capstone 3

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DESN3305Design Thinking for UX

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3
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