Graphic Designer
Become Job-Ready in Just 47 Weeks!
Fast-Track Your Career as an In-Demand Graphic Designer!
Why Choose Our Graphic Design Program?
The Graphic Designer diploma at Academy of Learning Career College (Mississauga West & Kingston) is a 47-week intensive program designed to ignite your creativity and launch your design career. You’ll master Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while building a solid grounding in design principles—color theory, typography, composition, and print production—through hands-on projects like logo creation, poster design, and magazine layouts.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
Industry-Standard Software: Gain proficiency in the exact tools top studios and agencies demand—Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Creative Portfolio Development: Build a standout collection of work—from branding and digital art to print media—that sets you apart in the job market.
Hands-On Learning: Tackle real-world design briefs in small-group labs, ensuring you graduate with practical, job-ready skills.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn the full spectrum of graphic design, including print production, digital media, and foundational business skills.
Flexible Campuses & Support: Study at either our Mississauga West or Kingston campus, with personalized career services to help you land your dream role. Academy of Learning Career College
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Skills Gained
Upon completion, you will have mastered:
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Design Fundamentals: Color theory, typography, composition
Print & Digital Production: File prep, output standards, responsive design basics
Office Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Business & Project Skills: Client communication, basic marketing, sales principles, and project coordination
Admission & Financial Information
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The Graphic Designer diploma combines daily, instructor-led lectures with hands-on computer lab sessions—so you immediately apply core concepts in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Through project-based assignments, you’ll build a professional portfolio one logo, poster, and magazine spread at a time, all while benefiting from industry workshops and guest-speaker insights into current design workflows. Our blended approach gives you access to online tutorials and critique forums for flexible, outside-of-class learning, and personalized, one-on-one portfolio coaching ensures each piece meets professional standards. Finally, you’ll cap off your studies by presenting your completed portfolio to peers, instructors, and visiting design professionals—perfect preparation for client pitches and job interviews.
Career Outlook
The Graphic Designer diploma combines daily, instructor-led lectures with hands-on computer lab sessions—so you immediately apply core concepts in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Through project-based assignments, you’ll build a professional portfolio one logo, poster, and magazine spread at a time, all while benefiting from industry workshops and guest-speaker insights into current design workflows. Our blended approach gives you access to online tutorials and critique forums for flexible, outside-of-class learning, and personalized, one-on-one portfolio coaching ensures each piece meets professional standards. Finally, you’ll cap off your studies by presenting your completed portfolio to peers, instructors, and visiting design professionals—perfect preparation for client pitches and job interviews.
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Graduate Satisfaction
$62k
Median Annual Salary
*According to www.jobbank.gc.ca, as a graphic designer can earn a median salary of $26/hr.
$26/h*
Median Hourly Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions asked by students, prospects, and alumni.
How long is the program?
It runs for 47 weeks, including hands-on labs and project work.
What software will I learn?
You’ll gain expert-level skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, plus Microsoft Office tools.
Is the program OSAP-eligible?
Yes—our programs qualify for Ontario Student Assistance Program funding. Our Financial Aid team will guide you through the application.
What are the career outcomes?
You’ll be prepared for positions like Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, and Brand Designer, with pathways to senior and leadership roles as you gain experience.
How do I apply?
Fill out the Request Info form on this page.
Submit transcripts and documents.
Complete a brief admissions interview.
Receive your offer letter and secure your spot.
Connect with Financial Aid if you need OSAP or a payment plan.