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Graphic Communications

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DIPLOMA

  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2024

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Locations & Delivery Modes

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On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery

Description


Graphic Communications is a technology-based, two-year diploma program designed to provide training in modern principles and practices used in the printing and graphic industry. A comprehensive hands-on approach ensures that students receive a marketable set of skills within a positive learning environment.

The goal of this program is to help the student develop personal and professional competencies in communications, problem solving, teamwork, electronic pre-press, production technologies, and finishing & bindery operations that will help lead to successful employment.

Program topics include: problem solving, basic layout & design, electronic pre-press, wide format printing, finishing & bindery operation skills, screen printing, dye sublimation, and 3D printing. Students are exposed to the computer software applications commonly used in this industry, such as page layout, design, image manipulation, and computer graphics. Other topics include: digital scanning, colour proofing, digital photography, digital printing (colour and black & white), embroidery graphics, and laser cutting & engraving.

Our equipment is constantly being modernized to offer an expanded range of technical skills. Some of our equipment include:
  • Wide format inkjet printer used for display graphics and assembly
  • Vinyl cutter for signage, graphics, and packaging
  • Xerox colour digital press
  • Screen printing equipment
  • Heidelberg presses
  • Fine Art Archival Printing
  • Embroidery machine
  • Laser engraving machine
  • Dye sublimation printer
  • 3D printer
A program resembling a real-world work environment reinforces the learning process for the students.

OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate professional and personal competencies required for the printing and graphic industry.
  2. Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Apply a teamwork approach to problem-solving techniques.
  4. Demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of electronic pre-press methods and equipment.
  5. Operate traditional and digital printing equipment.
  6. Demonstrate strong technical skills for computer programs used in the printing and graphic industry.
  7. Demonstrate safe operation of bindery and finishing equipment.
  8. Operate graphic printing equipment such as: wide-format printer, embroidery machine, screen printing machine, laser cutter & engraver, fine-art printer, dye sublimation printer, and 3D printer.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program may be employed in many areas of the printing and graphic industry. Some of the entry-level positions include: design & layout agencies, commercial printers, in-plant printers, government agencies, digital copy centres, sign printers, and corporate promotional suppliers.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent
2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science Transition Certificate
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).

If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.

If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.

Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore, international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.
 
Note:
Basic computer literacy skills as well as strong core skills in English and Mathematics are definite assets for this program. These skills are important for success in the program.
 

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 Cr Le La
CM1400
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Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
GA1140
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Vector Graphics 2 2 1
GA1170
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Graphics Problem Solving 3 3 0
GA1230
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Finishing & Bindery I 3 2 2
GA1420
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Digital Page Layout I 3 2 3
GA1625
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Print Technology I 5 4 4
         
Semester 2 Cr Le La
GA1220
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Colour Management 3 3 0
GA1320
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Digital Printing I 5 4 2
GA1421
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Digital Page Layout II 3 2 3
GA1470
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Web Processes 2 2 1
GA2570
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Production Workflow 3 2 2
PY1200
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Photography I 3 2 3
         
Semester 3 (Intersession I) Cr Le La
GA1740
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Textiles Graphics & Imaging I 3 2 2
GA1750
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Display Graphics & Assembly I 3 2 2
GA1890
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Business Practices 3 3 0
Intersession hours are actual and will not be adjusted.
         
Semester 4 Cr Le La
CM2200
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Oral Communication 2 2 0
GA1321
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Digital Printing II 5 4 2
GA1520
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Image Manipulation I 3 2 2
GA1626
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Print Technology II 5 4 4
GA2420
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Digital Page Layout III 3 2 3
         
Semester 5 Cr Le La
GA1231
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Finishing & Bindery II 3 2 2
GA1751
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Display Graphics & Assembly II 3 2 2
GA2320
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Digital Printing III 5 4 2
GA2750
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Advanced Graphics Imaging 4 2 6
Elective*   3 2 2
         
Semester 6 (Intersession) Cr Le La
FW1180
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Field Placement Preparation 1 1 wk 0
      (20 hrs/wk)  
FW2810
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Field Placement 4 0 4 wks
        (35 hrs/wk)
FW2811
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Field Placement Reflection 1 1 wk 0
      (20 hrs/wk)  
Intersession hours are actual and will not be adjusted.      
         
Graphic Communications Electives Cr Le La
EL1530
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Fine Art Printing 3 2 2
GA1741
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Textile Graphics & Imaging II 3 2 2


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