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Graphic Design

Master industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud tools to craft impactful print and digital designs as a professional Graphic Designer.

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.

  • 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.

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