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Diploma of Technology
Multimedia Graphic Design
Duration: 6 semesters including 8 week work term
Program Description
The Multimedia Graphic Design program prepares students to work with solid design concepts. Students take their ideas into full production using iMac and eMac computers equipped with the industry current graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop. Multimedia is the next step for the graphic design industry. This program brings together "all media" into one format. Multimedia allows the student to create the interactive visuals essential in today's digital advertising. Students explore Macromedia Flash software; Java (programming language); JavaScript (to be interactive on the Internet); Shockwave (which enables animation on the Internet); and Adobe Premiere (for digital photo editing). Students also have the opportunity to learn how to create visually dynamic Web pages using XTML/XML. All graduates in the program complete a portfolio showcasing their talents and abilities to enhance student training and employability.
Program Courses
COAP1 Computer Applications 1
DAPM06 Design Publishing and Media
ILLU Illustrator
PHSH1 Photoshop I
PHSH2 Photoshop II
CSGE Communication Skills
PSAD Psychology of Advertising
COAP2 Computer Applications II
TYPO Typography
GDFU Graphic Design Fundamentals
TDDE Three Dimension Design (Corel)
HDAR History of Design Art
BUDE Business Development
VPFU Video Production Fundamentals
AE23 2D-3D After Effects
PDFU Portable Document Fundamentals
PRWD Principals of Web Design
DM01 Database Management
MUAP2 Multimedia Applications II
PIJS Programming in JavaScript
POPR Portfolio Preparation
PRHT Programming in HTML/XML
MUAP1 Multimedia Applications 1
CDVD Creative Authoring Professional DVD Production
GPPP Graphic Pre-Press and Print Production
ACFU Advertising Copywriting Fundamentals
Work Term
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) with graphic design, Web page design, computer animation, computer modeling, digital video editing, advertising design, desktop publishing, publication and magazine, and graphic arts for corporate communications (annual reports, corporate newsletters, logos, etc.) The skills and knowledge acquired through the application of Multimedia Graphic Design allow graduates to perform to current industry standards. Employment opportunities will be appropriate in organizations whose main responsibility is production of Graphic Arts and Internet Advertising through computerized/or traditional means. Self-employment opportunities may also exist.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Multimedia Graphic Design program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.
Mature Students
Mature students are eligible for admission to the Multimedia Graphic Design program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.
For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.
Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.
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