Multimedia Graphic Design

Program Description

The Multimedia Graphic Design program prepares students to work with solid design concepts. Students take their ideas into full production using industry-standard software like the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere). 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 create a wide range of materials, including webpages, social media graphics and video, that showcase their creativity and ability to communicate with impact. All graduates in the program complete a portfolio showcasing their talents and abilities to enhance student training and employability.

Program Courses

• Advertising Copywriting Fundamentals
• Business Development
• Computer Applications I
• Computer Applications II
• Communication Skills
• Database Management
• Design and Publishing Media
• Graphic Design Fundamentals
• Graphic Pre-Press and Print Production
• History of Design Art
• Illustrator
• Job Search Skills
• Multimedia Applications I
• Multimedia Applications II
• Packaging Design
• Photoshop I
• Photoshop II
• Portable Document Fundamentals
• Portfolio Preparation
• Principles of Web Design
• Programming in HTML/XML
• Programming in JavaScript
• Psychology of Advertising
• Three Dimensional Design
• Two Dimensional -Three Dimensional After Effects
• Typography
• Video Production Fundamentals
• Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Multimedia Graphic Design program, graduates may be eligible for employment with companies who provide services like branding, publication design, video editing/animation, social media graphics, signage, or website design.

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.

These excellent employers have supported our graduates:

• Dc Design House
• JAC
• iDesign
• Leaman Signs
• Focus Bold

Work Term Information

Work terms are a required, unpaid, formally arranged on-site training experience completed at the end of the program. The work term provides students with practical, real-world experience that supports skill development, professional confidence, and readiness for employment.

Students are expected to attend according to the host’s schedule and must report any absences to both the host supervisor and the Graduate Employment Coordinator. Missed days are added to the end of the placement. Attendance and performance are monitored through ongoing communication, including check-ins and formal mid-placement and final evaluations. Successful completion of an approved, authorized work term is required for graduation.

Students are responsible for maintaining professional conduct, attending as scheduled, complying with host policies, promptly reporting absences or concerns, and completing all required documentation. The College is responsible for approving placements, providing guidance and support, monitoring progress, and determining successful completion. Work term hosts are responsible for supervision, attendance reporting, providing appropriate learning opportunities, and completing required evaluations. Students who do not who do not meet work term requirements may be removed from their placement and may be required to complete a new placement in order to graduate.