Communication Design Essentials Certificate

Delivered by BCIT and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the Communication Design Essentials Certificate is a one-year, full-time program that provides students with a solid foundation in communication design theory as well as graphic design skills in the Adobe Creative Cloud. In this age of information, organizations are expanding their communications and marketing departments, increasing the demand for graphic designers and communication professionals. This career-focused program prepares graduates for a variety of roles in graphic design, advertising and marketing.In partnership with BCIT, the Communication Design Essentials Certificate gives you an ideal combination of design knowledge and technical skills to begin your entry-level career or accelerate your continued learning to earn a four-year degree. Through this program, you'll get the hands-on experience using the most up-to-date technology and techniques for graphic and communication design. You'll study with working industry professionals to learn today's challenges and skills and produce your own print and digital portfolios to help you showcase your work to your future employer.Course content includes:Brand identity, layout, typography and package design;Corporate communications and project management;Prepress production for print and introduction to web design;Skill development in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; and Design thinking and process development.