College Diploma – Interactive Design – Graphic Design (Optional Co-op)

The Interactive Design – Graphic Design 2-year diploma program enables students to turn their creativity into a tech-focused digital design career, producing compelling content and visual solutions across digital and print media.

• Core Focus & Curriculum: Covers design fundamentals, data-driven design, human-centered workflows, and digital production pipelines. The Graphic Design major deepens expertise in graphic communications, typography, content hierarchies, color theory, and audience-targeted media creation.

• Hands-on & Packaging Production: Students learn to develop packaging projects tailored to specific user groups while acquiring practical knowledge of digital press and bindery equipment operations.

• Portfolio & Capstone: Focuses on collaborative project planning, design thinking, and building a professional portfolio of client-based work to demonstrate applied concepts.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $54,917/yr (Range: $37K – $92K) | 221 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $53,954/yr (Range: $36K – $82K) | 25 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Eligibility: This program is PGWP eligible for international students, provided they are enrolled in the on-campus delivery mode or complete more than 50% of their coursework on campus (if taking the blended option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based on official criteria.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission.