Graphic Design

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Certificate in Graphic Design program, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first-qualified basis as long as space remains.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, the following requirements apply:

• The full-time option is available to international applicants.
• The part-time option is available to international students who currently have a valid status in Canada.
• A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.
• This program currently meets the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) and is eligible for students to apply for a Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
• Students are responsible for meeting all Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) PGWP eligibility requirements. Final PGWP approval is at the discretion of IRCC.

For those interested in the prerequisites, the following courses are recommended:

• No prerequisites are required for the following courses:
  • GDES 1069 - Layout: Adobe InDesign
  • GDES 1105 - Visual Composition and Layout
  • GDES 1140 - Colour Theory
  • GDES 1195 - Web Design
  • GDES 1235 - Graphic Design Process
  • GDES 1255 - Visual Language
  • GDES 1270 - Vector Graphics: Adobe Illustrator
  • GDES 1275 - Raster Graphics: Adobe Photoshop
  • GDES 2150 - Introductory UI/UX
• Some courses have specific prerequisites, such as:
  • GDES 2012 - Image Post Production: Requires 50% in GDES 1275 and 50% in GDES 1140.
  • GDES 2087 - Prepress: Requires 50% in GDES 1069, GDES 1270, and GDES 1275.
  • GDES 2088 - Strategic Design For Business: Requires 50% in GDES 1235, GDES 1105, GDES 1069, GDES 1270, and GDES 1275.
  • GDES 2125 - Brand Identity: Requires 50% in GDES 1235, GDES 1105, GDES 1069, and GDES 1270.
  • GDES 2135 - Corporate Communications: Requires 50% in GDES 1235, GDES 1105, GDES 1069, and GDES 1270.
  • GDES 2145 - Typography: Requires 50% in GDES 1235 and GDES 1069.
  • GDES 2430 - Major Project and Online Portfolio: Requires 50% in GDES 1069, GDES 1105, GDES 1140, GDES 1190, GDES 1235, GDES 1255, GDES 1270, and GDES 1275.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Graphic Design program at BCIT, which is a Certificate level program, you must demonstrate proficiency in English. The following English Language Proficiency assessments are accepted for this program:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.5
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test - 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60 with no skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Overall score of 86 with no section score less than 20
• Duolingo English Test - Overall score of 120 with no integrated subscore less than 95
• Cambridge Assessment English - BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) - B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 176

Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program you’re applying to.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.