📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

The Bachelor of Design is a four-year degree in visual design with a complement of courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, and management. The program will ensure graduates have both the creative and visual acuity, and the knowledge of business strategy, that are necessary to create design solutions for current market needs. Conestoga's Bachelor of Design is unique in Ontario for offering students a truly interprofessional perspective that blends visual design, entrepreneurship, and liberal studies courses with co-op opportunities, enhanced studio space, printing facilities and access to advanced technology, as well as state-of-the-art on-campus facilities. Limited enrolment and small class sizes ensure student access to faculty with professional experience in the fields of visual design and business development. As a comprehensive design program, students take courses in typography, visual design, colour theory, design studio, drawing and illustration, photography, interactive design, as well as entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, business management, writing and presentation skills, and group dynamics. The program employs a project-based learning approach that addresses design and entrepreneurship skills, as well as a variety of prescient issues including accessibility, sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility. Students engage in dynamic studio projects for both in-class and live clients. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101

Drawing I
DRWG71100

Visual Design I
DSGN71100

Colour Theory and Design
DSGN71130

Typography I
GRDN71010

Studio I
GRDN71105

Photography I
PHOT71100

Level 2
Course details
Drawing II
DRWG71200

Visual Design II
DSGN71120

Academic Communications
ENGL71000

Typography II
GRDN71020

Studio II
GRDN71205

Photography II
PHOT71200

Level 3
Course details
Drawing III
DRWG72100

Typography III
GRDN72010

Studio III
GRDN72100

History of Graphic Design I
HIST71000

Photography III
PHOT72100

Group Dynamics
SOC71500

Level 4
Course details
Digital Design
DMED72200

Studio IV
GRDN72200

History of Graphic Design II
HIST72100

Branding
MKT72240

Photography IV
PHOT72200

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 5
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Interaction Design I
DMED73100

Studies in English Vocabulary, Diction and Style
ENGL72170

Studio V
GRDN73100

Marketing
MKT71090

Understanding Research
RSCH73000

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 6
Course details
Organizational Behaviour with International Applications
BUS71200

Interaction Design II
DMED73200

Studio VI
GRDN73200

Media Ethics and Law
LAW73100

Interdisciplinary Research Project
RSCH73030

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 7
Course details
Co-op Work Term I (Bachelor of Design)
COOP73100

Level 8
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (Bachelor of Design)
COOP74100

Level 9
Course details
Professional Sales and Negotiations
BUS74000

New Venture Development
ENTR74000

Studio Management
GRDN74000

Studio VII
GRDN74100

Thesis I
GRDN74110

Level 10
Course details
World Cultures
CLTR72000

Studio VIII
GRDN74205

Thesis II
GRDN74215

International Marketing
MKT72200

Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Program outcomes
Prepare effective and persuasive communications through written, oral, and visual media in the development of research reports, rationales, final design projects and presentations, and thesis work
Apply professional, ethical and legal codes of practice and comply with labour and environmental legislation
Integrate marketing, advertising, consumer research, universal design principles, environmental sensitivity and sustainability into the development of visual design solutions
Communicate and collaborate effectively as a team member or leader, with other team members, clients, employers, and other visual design service practitioners through the application of principles of human relations and organizational behavior
Assess cultural diversity in the development and execution of design solutions
Create plans for lifelong learning, professional development, and the maintenance of technological currency
Utilize critical thinking skills in the development of research, design elements, strategies, and techniques for design problems and projects
Evaluate information and content through the use of research techniques in all aspects of design exploration, development, and execution
Develop and present effective and professional visual design solutions based upon clients' needs and parameters
Discuss the theoretical, historical and cultural context within which contemporary graphic design has developed
Apply financial, entrepreneurial and business management principles and practices in the development and operation of visual design services and projects
Select appropriate media, both traditional and emergent, and interaction methods for design projects
Plan and implement design solutions that meet industry production and workflow practices within budget and time-frame goals
Design a portfolio of creative visual, written, and interactive elements

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,653 USD per year

18,610 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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