Software Applications for Graphic Design | Continuing Education

About the program

This program will prepare students to work with software essentials used in the field of graphic design. Students will discover the key to elements of good print-based design, through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, using industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Successful completion of the program will enable students to produce professional, print-based publications, including brochures, newspapers, magazines, and books.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Attach proof of Admission Requirements

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Import and open photographic images and illustrations with the appropriate graphics software.
Use and control menu and palettes or panels in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Describe the limitations of photographic computer images in terms of final printing processes
Describe the differences between images prepared for print, multimedia, and web use.
Utilize Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop effectively, recognizing the specific features, strengths and weaknesses of each.
Create and edit a multi page document with multiple text and graphic elements:
Demonstrate technical proficiency and design skills using Adobe Illustrator
Design and execute comprehensive artwork using Adobe Illustrator
Present ideas and rationale for design solutions
Apply basic concepts in design, including balance, emphasis, rhythm, unity, positive and negative space
Utilize other design building blocks, including typography, graphics, and colour
Describe the typical workflow of a design project including how to get ideas and write a design brief.
Complete design projects including logos and promotional materials

Program related resources

Student Program Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Spring registration: Opens March 11, 2024
Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.