Design Foundations Conestoga College

About this Program

Level: Certificate in Design Foundations

Discpline: Art and Design

Length: 2 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $16,569.54

Kitchener - Doon Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 closed
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

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.

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