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GEORGIAN COLLEGE 69 DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/FIAR 705.728.1968, ext. 5322 ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 Years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,093.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) This program develops and fosters creative and artistic ability in a variety of studio areas. Students are engaged and challenged to achieve their individual goals and objectives as artists within a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. Courses figure both practical and theoretical components. The program provides important practical information on the business and professional practices necessary to successfully operate within the various professions of fine art. Career opportunities A fine arts education has inherent personal, cultural and critical value. Graduates can be found: • pursuing their own professional studio practices • teaching • curating • commercial galleries • sales Future study options: Graduates of FIAR may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). See page 23 for details. FINE ARTS FIAR GeorgianCollege.ca/GRDP 705.728.1968, ext. 5492 ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER BARRIE APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $4,007.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) SELECTION PROCESS All applicants must submit three to five samples of creative work that represents their interest in the field of graphic design. Samples may be created using digital or traditional media. Work can be submitted by email, regular mail, or delivered in person. Please note, successful graduates of AADF at Georgian are exempt from this requirement. This program involves interdisciplinary, problem-solving activities which combine visual sensitivity with skill and knowledge in the area of communications, technology and business. These professions specialize in the structuring of visual information to aid communication and orientation in both print and web-based formats. Students become members of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, providing them with opportunities and resources for professional development. Visit www.rgd.ca for more information. Career opportunities At an entry-level of responsibility graduates: • assist senior designers in the development and production of design work • apply a working knowledge of design fundamentals, typography and technology including standard software, digital and photographic techniques Future study options: Graduates of GRDP may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US), Laurier Brantford (ON), and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). See page 23 for details. GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION GRDP