Portfolio Requirement: The Communication Design program requires applicants to submit a portfolio as part of the application process. See portfolio requirements ›
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You’re a creative person with a passion for graphic design, always looking to innovate or expand your toolkit. Build the skills you need to push boundaries, create change and improve the way we think about visual communication.
In the Communication Design program, you will develop investigative and exploratory work that challenges what is traditionally accepted as graphic design. Through a series of thoughtful projects, you’ll work to break new ground, blur disciplinary boundaries, define your style and join a network of successful design thinkers and industry leaders.
In addition to theoretical learning and practical projects, you’ll gain career-focused knowledge and industry experience through a mentorship program, which directly connects you with an experienced industry member. With this mentor, you will work to review projects, incorporate feedback, develop new ideas and explore industry standards and innovations.
Throughout the program, you’ll review, edit and develop your portfolio in preparation for a career. Before graduating, you’ll plan, design and build a three-dimensional display to showcase your work to instructors, mentors, employers and industry leaders.
In this program, you will push yourself beyond the limits of traditional design. You’ll explore new and emerging media, develop your creative process and define your style with self-directed projects guided by your interests, talents and career goals.
Push your creativity to the limit. Explore new ways to use technology, create innovative solutions and dive deep into branding, typography and UX/UI design.
Embrace and evolve your personal style. Design, create and market fully realized projects and portfolio pieces focused on your interests and aesthetics.
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Communication Design graduates are innovators, creating change in an increasingly visual and digital world. Grads become designers and art directors and find success in various organizations, non-profits and governments or as independent entrepreneurs locally and across the globe.
As part of this program, students build and publish their portfolios — and when they graduate, they’re ready to showcase their work to potential employers. See student portfolios ›
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
These statistics are from Graphic Design Advanced, the program’s previous name.
An RRC Polytech education focuses on enhancing your career potential. By working with industry partners to plan courses and create work placement opportunities, we make sure our grads have the knowledge, skills and experience to make a real difference wherever their careers take them.
The Communication Design program encourages students to become independent, follow their passions and develop their personal styles. This allows our students to explore the industry while developing the skills they need to make changes, push boundaries and improve the world around them.
Communication Design graduates are part of a close-knit network of professionals, collaborating and pushing the boundaries of design locally and internationally. By leveraging these connections, our students stay ahead of employer standards and quickly become involved in the industry.
“Being able to translate ideas, solve problems, listen to others and have influence over projects – which all involve strong communication – has been a huge part of having a successful career.”
Isabelle Kilimnik – Senior Product Designer
Just Eat
As a Communications Design student, you’re passionate about graphic design in all its forms. You want to push your creativity and critical-thinking skills past their limits and break the boundaries of design. As a creative problem-solver, you want to grow your technical skills, explore new tools and technology and develop a mastery of UI/UX and video and motion graphics.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.
Start planning with peace of mind and get the information you need on one easy-to-find page. Review start dates, locations, book and equipment costs and program fees.
Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.
Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.
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Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.
Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.
Explore our Catalogue for more detailed information, including a program outline, course descriptions and everything you’ll need to plan and prepare for your future success.
Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.
Support yourself while pursuing your RRC Polytech education. You may be eligible for loans, grants and scholarships to help tackle your financial needs.
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