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DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS GeorgianCollege.ca/INDC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may find employment with: • large decorating firms offering a full range of consultancy services • building contractors • real estate agents • retailers • specialty decorating centres Students with entrepreneurial skills may become freelance interior decorators. Possible positions include: • interior decorating consultant • kitchen and bathroom designer • colour consultant • model home/condo finishes specifier • real estate staging consultant • lighting, flooring, furniture, window treatment and paint consultant, specialist or salesperson FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of INDC 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). INTERIOR DECORATING INDC Interior decorating is the art of creating distinctive interior spaces that respond to functional needs and address esthetic perceptions. Students focus on the use of space, beautification and furnishing of interiors and the documentation of design concepts resulting in an overall package that conveys a sense of place. Using a variety of formats including lecture, studio and lab, they complete projects to interpret client requirements and create innovative interiors, gaining professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as real-life experience through participation in a field placement in the decorating field. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $3,976.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) PLACEMENTS 1 field placement CAREER OPPORTUNITIES At an entry-level of responsibility, graduates: • assist senior designers in the development and production of design • work within constraints set by employers and the market • work under supervision and as team members They apply a working knowledge of: • design fundamentals • typography • technology • 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). GeorgianCollege.ca/GRDP GRAPHIC DESIGN PRODUCTION GRDP This program involves interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that combine visual sensitivity with skill and knowledge in the areas 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 are student members of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,090.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) SELECTION PROCESS Portfolio required 56 GeorgianCollege.ca