Graphic Design

At JRS College in Toronto, our one-year Graphic Design Diploma immerses you in both the art and technology of visual communication. You’ll build a strong foundation in design theory—typography, color theory, drawing, and layout—while gaining hands-on proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and emerging digital tools. Through studio projects and real-world case studies, you’ll learn to create print-ready graphics, photo-realistic artwork, interactive web elements, animations, and video content. A dedicated capstone project rounds out your training, equipping you to launch a professional portfolio and step confidently into roles such as Graphic Designer or Digital Illustrator.

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Program Overview

What you'll learn

A snapshot of ket modules.

• Industry-Standard Software: Master Adobe Creative Cloud apps—Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.

• Core Design Principles: Deep dive into typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and drawing fundamentals.

• Digital Illustration & Photo Editing: Create vector art, retouch images, and compose layouts for print and digital media.

• Interactive & Multimedia: Add animation and video elements for engaging web and multimedia projects.

• Design Thinking Methodology: Solve visual problems through research, ideation, prototyping, and user-centered approaches.

• Production & Workflow: Learn offset print techniques, GD&T document prep, and client-ready file output.

• Business Communication: Develop writing, presentation, and project-management skills for design briefs and client interactions.

• Capstone Portfolio: Complete a flagship project that demonstrates your technical and creative abilities to future employers.