Education Partners
RGD works with post-secondary institutions across Canada to offer automatic Student Membership and other programs and services to students enrolled in graphic design and related programs. Below is a list of institutions currently working with RGD.
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Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Alain Paradis RGD, Program Coordinator
- Email: paradia@algonquincollege.com
Cambrian College in Sudbury, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Sean Grant RGD, Coordinator
- Email: sean.grant@cambriancollege.ca
Canadore College in North Bay, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Shirley Mondoux RGD, Coordinator
- Email: shirley.mondoux@canadorecollege.ca
Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC
4 Year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
- Website
- Contact: Christina Lee Kim Koon, Co-Coordinator, Bachelor of Design & Interaction Design Diploma
- Email: christinapaone@capilanou.ca
2 year Interaction Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Christina Lee Kim Koon, Co-Coordinator, Bachelor of Design & Interaction Design Diploma
- Email: christinapaone@capilanou.ca
Centennial College in Toronto, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Lisa Rebnord, Coordinator
- Email: lrebnord@centennialcollege.ca
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
The Graphic Design advanced diploma program has an exceptional reputation for graduating talented designers and is recognized as one of the top design programs in the province. Industry professionals consistently acknowledge the excellence of Conestoga's graphic design students for their creative and practical design skills. Many students win regional, national, and international awards for their design work including RGD regional awards and category awards, ADCC, Applied Arts, Print, HOW and many others.
Conestoga's graphic design students are prepared to assume junior-level positions and related responsibilities in the graphic design industry. They will use their knowledge of design industry trends to plan and create purposeful visual communications, in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, art or creative directors, project managers, and clients.
- Website
- Contact: Mike Powell, RGD, Interim Coordinator
- Email: Mapowell@conestogac.on.ca
4 Year Bachelor of Design
The Bachelor of Design is a four-year degree in graphic 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 graphic design students are prepared to assume junior-level positions and related responsibilities in the graphic design industry. They will use their knowledge of design industry trends to plan and create purposeful visual communications, in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, art or creative directors, project managers and clients.
- Phone: 519.748.5220
- Website
- Contact: Josh Peressotti, Coordinator
- Email: Jperessotti@conestogac.on.ca
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology in London, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Lee-Ann Sandford, Program Coordinator
- Email: LSandford@fanshawec.ca
George Brown College in Toronto, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Nicole Dimson RGD, Coordinator
- Email: ndimson@georgebrown.ca
3 Year Interaction Design and Development Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Nastaran Dadashi & Toni Allen, Coordinators
- Email: Nastaran.Dadashi@georgebrown.ca, Toni.Allen@georgebrown.ca
4 Year Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design
- Website
- Contact: Nastaran Dadashi, Co-ordinator
- Email: digitalexperience@georgebrown.ca
4 Year Honours Bachelor of Brand Design
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- Contact: Ana Rita Morais
- Email: AnaRita.Morais@georgebrown.ca
Georgian College in Barrie, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Tristan Quesnelle RGD, Coordinator
- Email: tristan.quesnelle@georgiancollege.ca
2 Year Graphic Design Production Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Tristan Quesnelle RGD, Coordinator
- Email: tristan.quesnelle@georgiancollege.ca
Holland College in Charlottetown, PE
2 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: April Condon, Graphic Design Instructor
- Email: ajcondon@hollandcollege.com
- Phone: 9022132370
Humber College in Toronto, ON
4 Year Bachelor of Design
- Website
- Contact: Ahmed (Am) Sagarwala, Associate Design, Interactive Design
- Email: Ahmed.Sagarwala@humber.ca
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Ahmed (Am) Sagarwala, Associate Design, Interactive Design
- Email: Ahmed.Sagarwala@humber.ca
2 Year Multimedia Design & Development Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Ahmed (Am) Sagarwala, Associate Design, Interactive Design
- Email: Ahmed.Sagarwala@humber.ca
Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB
4 Year Bachelor of Communication
- Website: mtroyal.ca
- Contact: Dr. Milena Radzikowska RGD, Program Chair
- Email: mradzikowska@mroyal.ca
Niagara College in Welland, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Jessie Demone, Coordinator
- Email: jdemone@niagaracollege.ca
Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma (accelerated 2-year timeframe)
- Website
- Contact: Frank Salituri
- Email: Frank.Salituri@saultcollege.ca
Seneca College in Toronto, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Kinmond Smith, Program Coordinator
- Email: kinmond.smith@senecacollege.ca
St. Lawrence College in Kingston, ON
3 Year Graphic Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Erin Boye RGD & Andrea Ruskin RGD, Program Co-Coordinators
- Email: graphicdesign@sl.on.ca
University of the Fraser Valley, Mission, BC
2 Year Graphic & Digital Design Diploma
- Website
- Contact: Jennifer Deon, Department Head
- Email: Jennifer.Deon@ufv.ca
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
4 Year Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
- Website
- Contact: Nancy Page, Chair, Graphic Design
- Email: graphicdesign@viu.ca
York University in Toronto, ON
4 Year Bachelor of Design
- Website
- Contact: Angela Norwood RGD, Chair, Department of Design
- Email: anorwood@yorku.ca
School of Continuing Studies
- Website
- Email: continue@yorku.ca
York University School of Continuing Studies
The York University School of Continuing Studies is a diverse community of learning united by a shared sense of purpose — achieving personal and professional growth in a world of constant change. Our ability to help students lead in the face of this change has made us the fastest-growing school in Canada. We set our students up for success by teaching them specialized knowledge and technical skills, as well as enhancing their soft skills, cultural understanding, and cross-disciplinary know-how. The School embraces a global perspective through collaborative relationships with leaders in industry and academia across Canada and around the world.
Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design
In the part-time Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design, you’ll explore UX design as a tool for optimizing user experiences, covering essentials from system design to formulating personas that mimic the target audience experience. Learn to create impactful, interactive user experiences that will engage your audience. Learn more here.
Certificate in Digital Marketing
In the part-time Certificate in Digital Marketing, you will learn how to leverage tools across digital marketing channels to target your organization’s audience for impact and growth. Learn to reach the right audience with your message and deliver impressive results with the cutting-edge digital marketing tools and tactics covered in this career-building program. Learn more here.
Certificate in Content Marketing
In this part-time Certificate in Content Marketing, you will explore the tools you need to craft messaging that accurately resonates with your audience. Learn to create engaging content and develop the expertise to tell stories you’re passionate about and leverage them to drive results. Learn more here.
Contact for general inquires: continue@yorku.ca