CREATE WHAT THE WORLD SEES NEXT…

Build beautiful brands for print, then bring them to life online. No coding experience is required—we build your skill set step-by-step for a guaranteed career placement.

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Deadline: March 1

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See Our Graduates’ World-Class Portfolios

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU.

Our program is built on the reality that modern designers are responsible for both aesthetics and functionality.
John Abbott College’s GWD program offers a unique 3-year hybrid course that flawlessly blends the essential creative foundation
of Graphic Design with the highly in-demand technical skills of Web design.

Professional Internship

Mandatory 3-Week Fieldwork Placement. The Internship in your third year gives you the chance to apply your skills in the real world, so you graduate with experience, not just credentials.

Employer
Benefit

Work-Study (ATE) Tax Credit. Employers hiring our students are eligible for a refundable tax credit
—making you a highly sought-after, cost-effective hire.

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Admission
Requirements

No Portfolio Required to Apply.
We focus on building your skills from the ground up, providing a welcoming
path for all creative candidates.

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Deadline: March 1

Our Teachers

“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.”

– Robert L. Peters

Our teachers stand out for their extensive industry experience in graphic design, web/app design, illustration, branding, and photography. With decades of hand-on experience in the industry, they combine masterful technical expertise with a passion to teach. With up-to-date knowledge, and real-world projects, they prepare students for successful careers in today’s dynamic design field.

Guided by Ian, Jan, Rick, Corrine, Sebrina, Eric, and Kellie-Rae,  you’ll build your skills, tackle challenges, and unlock your full creative potential while having lots of fun.

The Environment: Labs & Tech

Our Labs

From high-end Mac and PC labs to professional-grade cameras and drawing tablets, you’ll have all the tools to create, capture, and design and bring your ideas to life.

Support

As a GWD student, you’ll benefit from a full range of on-campus support services and resources to ensure that your academic
success will be stress-free.

Hardware

The most important tool is your ability to run the Adobe Creative Cloud suite effectively. We recommend a MacBook Pro (16Gb RAM minimum) for its stability and dual-platform testing capabilities
(Mac OS and Windows).

Career Paths and Graduates Outcomes

Further Education

Our graduates successfully transfer to university programs in Design, Arts, Marketing,
Communications, and 3D Animation.

Graduates

Graduates of the John Abbott Graphic and Web Design program are immediately employable across a variety of creative and technical roles, from design agencies to corporate in-house departments.

Portfolio Showcase

Our graduates get to create an impressive set of projects allowing them to build breathtaking portfolios for universities or future careers.

Career Paths

Web Designer / Front-End Developer UI/UX Designer Graphic Designer  Digital Content Specialist Interactive Media Designer Branding Specialist