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Graphic Design

Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
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About the Program

LaSalle College Montréal's Graphic Design program (ACS) offers professional level facilities, qualified teachers currently working in the industry, and a hands-on education. Master the necessary skills needed to succeed as a graphic designer.

At the end of the program, showcase your project during a grandiose exhibition.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop expert level skills in graphic design.
  • Follow specific guidelines to create and design visual components.
  • Master various Mac and PC applications to optimize your illustration, imaging, and layout skills.
  • Organize and manage your wild and creative ideas.
  • Experience developing a project for electronic and print media, mirroring the industry's process.

Profile

Successful Graphic Designers have a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Visual Communication

    Use visual elements such as typographical design, colour, imagery, and layout to convey messages.

  • Software Proficiency

    Create various types of design assets, from illustrations and logos to print materials and digital graphics.

  • Creativity

    Come up with innovative ideas that align with the project goals.

  • Attention to Detail

    Ensure that everything is accurate before finalizing the project.

Career Prospects

In Canada and worldwide, the number of graphic designers is expected to increase sharply over the coming years.

Graphic designers have various career prospects, including specialization, access to more experienced positions like art director, and the opportunity to become freelancers.

Career Fields

  • Graphic, Web, and Print Designer,
  • Illustrator,
  • Artistic Director,
  • Photo Retoucher,
  • Freelancer.

Diploma & Accreditation

This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.

Required Materials

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. The industry predominantly uses Mac computers, but the institution also accepts Windows laptops.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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Minimum Requirements :

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)

Mac

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

Recommended Requirements

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA  RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions)

Mac

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 32 GB Ram
  • 1 TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

Required software: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver), HTML language, Chrome Browser, and Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or equivalent for Mac.

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:

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • 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

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

Academic Dates

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.

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.

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