Design/Creative

Multimedia Production

You'll blend audio, video, animation, graphics and text in a digital environment to create multimedia wonders, whether you choose to focus on video and motion graphics, web and interactive programming or e-learning technologies.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September admission
  • transfers into third year of Athabasca University's Communications degree

Careers

  • web designers and programmers, video producers and animators, e-learning technicians

Admission Requirements

50% in English 30-1 and 50% Social Studies 30 or 33

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $5,030 Year I
  • $4,550 Year II

Fashion Design & Marketing

Fashion designers produce drawings, sketches, geometric drawings regarding new products development.

Delivery

  • one-year certificate and two-year diploma
  • September and January admission
  • some courses transfer to a bachelor of science in Human Ecology, Textiles and Clothing at the University of Alberta

Careers

  • stylists and fashion consultants, costume technicians, fashion buyers, designers and merchandisers

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma with 60% in Math 30 Pure or Applied and English 30 plus a portfolio of creative work.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $7,970 Year I
  • $9,720 Year II

Interior Design

Interior designers design and improve homes, businesses, retail and hospitality spaces.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September admission
  • practicums involve industry- and community-based projects

Careers

  • assistants to interior designers and architects, kitchen, bath and home designers, commercial or residential designers

Admission Requirements

High School Diploma with 60% in Math 30 Pure or Applied and English 30 plus a portfolio of creative work.

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $8,220 Year I
  • $5,760 Year II

Communication Arts

Work on camera or behind the scenes, in print or on the Internet, writing and distributing the news, helping Canadians understand the issues affecting them, or helping clients develop public relations and advertising to reach the public and their customers.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September admission
  • Majors in broadcast journalism, print journalism and advertising/public relations
  • fast-track option in advertising/public relations and print journalism majors for students with degrees
  • numerous transfer agreements in place

Careers

  • radio/newspaper/TV reporters, anchors, writers or producers, communications specialists, freelance writers, public relations practitioners, marketing and sales professionals

Admission Requirements

60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2, 60% in Social Studies 30 or 33

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies.

  • $5,700 Year I
  • $4,430 Year II

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Design and drafting technologists prepare engineering and architectural plans, project specifications and costs for commercial and residential buildings and other construction projects.

Delivery

  • two-year diploma
  • September admission

Careers

  • drafting technologists, piping and pressure vessel designers, mechanical designers, subdivision designers, architectural assistants

Admission Requirements

60% English 30, 50% Math 30 Pure or 65% Math 30 Applied, 50% Physics 20 or Science 30

Fees

Estimate only. Includes tuition, fees, books and supplies. Does not include refundable $500 laptop deposit or laptop rental.

  • $8,320 Year I
  • $8,410 Year II

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  I graduated with a diploma in one hand and a business plan in the other.  
Carol Melting Tallow, Fashion Design & Marketing ’08, owner, Native Notions

Design and Creative

Are you still colouring outside the lines? Good. We think we have an outlet for your creativity.

If you:

  • enjoy communication, design and art
  • bring a creative approach to projects you tackle
  • are energized being part of a team
  • find motivation in seeing your plans turned into realities
  • enjoy expressing yourself through art, writing or fashion

Check the programs that might interest you:

Communication Arts
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Fashion Design and Marketing
Interior Design
Multimedia Production