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Explore tuition and payment options. Financial aid might be available for those who qualify.

You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.

-Jim Carrey

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Complete Toronto Film School’s online application form.

Pay the application fee of $150.

Provide original academic transcripts (or notarized translations) showing completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

Submit a digital PDF portfolio of at least two visual communication pieces neatly displayed. Keep it to one piece per category; suggestions are for guidance only:

Sample of your sketches or drawings
Sample(s) of any graphic design work you have already done
Design a book cover – submit a rough draft or composite sketch of your design for a book cover (feel free to use any book)
Design a website – submit a rough draft or composite sketch of your design for a website
Write a critique (300-500 words) about any existing editorial design (newspaper or magazine layout), outlining how the layout communicates through the use of space, colour, fonts and shape. We’re interested in your awareness level for noticing design and visual communication.
Sample of Social Media posts you have created
Make sure your PDF portfolio has your name on each page and includes a 1-2 sentence explanation of all design samples.

Please submit a short essay (300–500 words) explaining why you are interested in a career in the graphic design industry, including aspects of the graphic design industry that interest you and your career goals. We’ll be looking for your passion for graphic design and any related hobbies, part-time jobs, and/or coursework.

Please note: essays will not be returned.

International students only: Provide proof of English-language proficiency.

International students only: Provide a copy of your passport.