Build Versatile DESIGN SKILLS
Graphic Design | 12-Month Diploma
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This course is the study of design and the arts throughout history and their impact on cultural development. Through lectures, discussions and self-guided research, students learn to identify the lasting impact that the visual arts have had around the globe.
This course examines the relationship between visual form, content, and communication: exploring different techniques for finding and developing ideas and applying them to develop creative problem-solving and design-thinking skills. This course examines various areas of cognitive communications and user-based design principles, focusing on storytelling for effective audience engagement.
This course is a fundamentals course that provides a detailed introduction to marketing. Students will learn the basics of the marketing mix, audience, positioning, strategy development and management.
This course introduces students to communication through imagery and graphics. Students will explore the creation of imagery to relay meaning and message. Through lectures, critique and hands-on development, students will understand and employ the building blocks of imagery and design through the creation of graphics, photography and illustration.
This course introduces students to the design of the printed page. Utilizing design fundamentals, students will create projects from design concept to completion. Through lectures, demonstrations, in-class exercises, and assignments, students become familiar with the cornerstone of all graphic design disciplines – the composition of layout.
This course is a focused exploration of industry design technology. Through demonstrations and in-class exercises, students become familiar with the unique capabilities of design-oriented hardware and software.
This course introduces the role of art direction within publishing and marketing. This course explores the relationship between visual communication and information systems, inviting students to develop strategies for effective audience connection.
Pre-requisite: GD107
This course introduces students to the world of video editing and animation. Students learn the creative principles and technical skills required to bring design elements to life.
Pre-requisite: GD110
This course builds on the knowledge from earlier courses, exploring design concepts and expression through typography and presentation design. Students strengthen their critical thinking and communication skills.
Pre-requisite: GD107
This course builds on the fundamentals introduced in previous classes to explore advanced concepts and techniques that can be applied to pattern, composition, and collage across analogue and digital media. Students are tasked with applying storytelling techniques and critical thinking to create innovative imagery.
Pre-requisite: GD109
This course is an in-depth study of content organization, advanced typography, and composition. Students expand on lessons from earlier courses to create layouts across a variety of multi-page print and new media platforms. Through demonstrations, lectures, critiques and exercises, students combine advanced skills, best practices, and creativity to realize complex layout solutions.
Pre-requisite: GD110
This course is an advanced exploration of relevant and emerging design technology. Through demonstrations and in-class exercises, students become experts with the unique capabilities of design hardware, software, tools and platforms.
Pre-requisite: GD111
This course introduces students to the field of brand design, from developing a foundation to the execution of a full logo system. Through lectures and assignments, students understand the role of brand identity and experience the creation of that visual voice through logo design.
Pre-requisite: GD109
This course continues brand design across various communication platforms and technologies. Through the design of deliverables and materials for a variety of platforms and experiences, students gain a deeper knowledge of how brand identity design helps build brands through customer engagement.
Pre-requisite: GD214
This course is an advanced examination of visual narrative tools. Students will learn how to create, plan and execute artistic direction to tell immersive and compelling visual stories within the creative industries.
Pre-requisite: GD208
This course is an advanced course in manipulating imagery, graphics, typography and video to push storytelling and engagement. Students experiment with increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques in the creation of artistic motion graphics for creative industry and marketing projects.
Pre-requisite: GD209
This course is a masterclass in visual experimentation and innovation. Students employ artistic direction to create visual standards and complex image compositions for current and emerging outlets.
Pre-requisite: GD212
This course introduces key areas of design practice: workflow, project management and creative leadership. Through various learning tools, students will explore the designer’s value within a professional framework and understand how professional practices affect design execution and outcome.
This course introduces students to online design, focusing on applying existing design knowledge to new media. This exploration begins with a critical analysis of communication across new media delivery systems. Students are introduced to HTML and CSS languages to bring creative and responsive designs to life.
This course introduces students to online design, focusing on applying existing design knowledge to new media. This exploration begins with a critical analysis of communication across new media delivery systems. Students are introduced to HTML and CSS languages to bring creative and responsive designs to life.
This course builds on the management and leadership from earlier courses as students prepare for a design career. Students explore running a freelance business, projects, and productions.
Pre-requisite: GD311
This course extends UI + UX design knowledge to focus on interface systems. Students participate in an advanced exploration of interactive practices through the design of various interface systems.
Pre-requisite: GD312
This course extends the lessons of design practices for online communications into advanced topics for innovative online experiences. This continuing exploration delves into the unique handling of content and information through the intersection of interface, experience and project goals. Students are tasked with designing complex and experience-based websites.
Pre-requisite: GD313
This course explores the strategy, production and design execution in the creation of content for marketing, editorial platforms and creative industries. Students employ previous lessons in marketing, visual communications, and design to plan and produce engaging content as creative professionals.
Pre-requisite: GD209
This course identifies strategies for effective, memorable self-promotion and guides students to the completion of a design multi-platform portfolio system. The studio format of this class allows students one-on-one mentorship and guidance to build a unique portfolio geared to specific career goals, as well as receiving lessons on resume preparation, techniques on applying for jobs and the interview process.
Pre-requisite: GD310
This course is a studio-based class offering students a unique opportunity for real-world experience and multi-discipline learning. Through a mixture of discussion, specialized instruction and one-on-one design mentorship, students receive valuable experience as they work through a major topical project.
Pre-requisite: GD307, GD309, GD310, GD312, GD313
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR BIOS
TFS School President Andrew Barnsley
His dream is to see Toronto Film School students on the sets of every major production in Canada.
TFS EXPERIENCE
Exclusive networking opportunities
Curriculum based on today’s industry challenges
Campus located in the heart of Toronto
Learn from working professionals
Career Services Support
Graduate with a portfolio demonstrating your new skillsets
AFFILIATION, PARTNERSHIP, AND ACCOLADES
TFS Festival
Our annual TFS Festival is an awards show that allows students to showcase their work and be rewarded for their creativity.
YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM
Accessibility & Academic Accommodations
Yorkville University (YU) and Toronto Film School (TFS) are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all learners.
Career Services
You will learn the best practices for finding work related to your career ambitions, receive 1:1 professional resume writing support, learn online profile optimization techniques, networking strategies, and more.
GuardMe Mental Health Support Program
GuardMe offers our students in Canada and abroad a safe and inclusive space for mental health support. This program offers 24/7 counselling support, an online peer-to-peer support community, mental health resources and assessment tools, counsellor matching, and more.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Toronto Film School, we’re working to ensure that everyone’s human rights are protected. Learn how our students, faculty and staff are being equipped with the resources and tools they need to reach their full potential.
OUR DEGREE PATHWAY
Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree Pathway (BCA)
Save $10,000 with our Dual Enrolment Program!
Enrol in both programs at once, complete them back-to-back in just 3-4 years, and save $10,000 in tuition while graduating with two qualifications*.
*$10,000 bursary is applied to the last two terms of the BCA program. Conditions apply, contact an admissions advisor for full details.
