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Design Foundations
Conestoga College - Kitchener - Doon Kitchener , Ontario
  • Duration: 2 Semester
  • Degree Name: Design Foundations
  • Discipline Arts and Humanities
  • Program Level: Certificate
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Special Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 / High School with English (min 60 %)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5 , Min Writing: 5.5 , Min Listening: 5.5 , Min Speaking: 5.5 )
Overview

Design Foundations is an intensive one-year certificate program that is intended for students who are interested in exploring a career in applied design and communications. This foundation year provides an opportunity to create a competitive and individual design portfolio, demonstrating skills in 2D and 3D design, drawing, life drawing, colour theory, idea development, presentation skills, portfolio development, digital production, design history, and written communication. Students experience a year of goal-setting, guidance, skill development and refinement through a variety of hands-on projects. Students will plan, implement, and present visual communications in a wide range of media. Completion of this studio-based program will effectively prepare students for acceptance into a variety of programs leading to careers in the design and communication fields.

Financials
Description Sub Total
Avg Application Fee $100
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year $12500
Avg Yearly Cost of Living $12960
Estimated Other school expenses and fees $0
Estimated Total/Year $25560.00
Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.

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