Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Graphic designer
- Web designer
- In-house designer for corporations
- Advertising art director
- Interactive designer
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaAbout the Graphic Design (GRA) Program
This three-year advanced diploma program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective design solutions for interactive, print and experiential design projects. Fundamental principles and skills training, followed by immersive cross disciplinary learning, culminate with a graduate showcase portfolio and the opportunity to participate in a field placement. This program will prepare you to work as a designer in the communications industry.
Skills
- Design
- Typography
- Business writing
- Marketing
Work Experience
Field Placement
You will have the option to pursue a field placement or an In-studio practicum during your sixth semester of the program.
The field placement can be completed in person, online or in a hybrid format, depending on the placement organization.
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2027 | Seneca@York | Open |
| May 2027 | Seneca@York | Open |
| Sept. 2027 | Seneca@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Seneca@York | Closed |
| Jan. 2027 | Seneca@York | Open |
| May 2027 | Seneca@York | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements. (CIP code: 50.0409)
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
International students planning to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): You must maintain full-time status and if you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend classes in person. Review the PGWP requirements before choosing your program delivery options as studying online may affect your PGWP eligibility.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Affiliations/Associations
- Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan)
- Designers Accord
- International Council of Design (ico-D)
- The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD)
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Experiential Learning
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Prior Experience
Earn credit for previous studies, work experience or training through Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and transfer credits.
Career Support
Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.
Student Experience
Graduate Career-Ready
Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.
Student Works
Explore the creative work of Graphic Design students in our student works and experiences gallery.
