Graphic Design Program in Montreal
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Overview
Specialize in Graphic Design with this ACS program. LaSalle College Montréal trains creative professionals for a career in graphic design. You build hands-on skills in illustration, typography, layout, and digital and print media using professional software. Graduates work as graphic designers, illustrators, art directors, and photo retouchers, and alumni have joined high-profile companies like Moment Factory, Sid Lee, and ALDO.
Living on the North Shore? This program is also offered at our Laval campus!
About the Graphic Design Program
LaSalle College Montréal's Graphic Design program (ACS) combines professional-level facilities, a hands-on education, and teachers currently working in the industry. You develop the technical and creative skills to succeed as a graphic designer, gaining real experience across visual concepts, illustration, and layout.
At the end of the program, you present your work in a final exhibition.
Upcoming Sessions
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
| Start date | Language | Schedule | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | English | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| Sep 3, 2026 | French | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Laval | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Online | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | English | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Laval | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | English | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| Jan 7, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | English | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Online | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | English | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Montréal | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Laval | Apply now |
| May 10, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Laval | Apply now |
| Sep 2, 2027 | French | Full-time - Daytime | Montréal | Apply now |
| Sep 2, 2027 | English | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
| Sep 2, 2027 | French | Full-time - Evening | Online | Apply now |
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
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Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
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Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
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Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
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Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Creative Imagination (60 h)
- Visual Conception (60 h)
- Digital Image Conception and Processing I (45 h)
- Developing Vector-Based Content (45 h)
- Developing Page Layout I (60 h)
- Professional Trends and Ethics (45 h)
- Visual Communication (45 h)
- Typographic Conception (45 h)
- Digital Image Conception and Processing II (45 h)
- Developing Vector-Based Illustrations (60 h)
- Developing Page Layout II (60 h)
- Web Page Design (60 h)
- Packaging Design (45 h)
- Professional Practice (105 h)
- Synthesis Project (150 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.

Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.