Through the internship and alumni program, Humber fosters and maintains close contact with design studios and advertising agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, with additional contacts across Canada and beyond. Working closely with the Advertising and Design Club of Canada (ADCC) allows our students access to significant industry events.

For an idea of the power of good graphic design, look no further than a Canadian iconic logo. In 1961, Canadian National Railways rebranded itself as a thoroughly modernized corporation with its logo comprised of a single bold, fluid line. Forty years later, a prestigious international panel named it one of the Top 50 Corporate Logos of All Time, while a survey showed that 99 per cent of all Canadians were familiar with the design icon. Create and execute professional design and advertising work for advertising agencies, design studios, in-house design departments or corporations, sales promotion companies, and magazine editorial design. Freelance opportunities in art direction and design are expanding and can be very lucrative.

Faculty advisors assist students in finding a four-week unpaid internship. This normally takes place in the month following the last semester of study – May.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
• Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
• Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application
• A good working knowledge of various computer applications
• Attendance at an information/interview session, which includes:
• presenting a portfolio of 12–15 pieces of art design
• presenting a recent sketchbook showing rough work, drawing and process work
• composing a letter describing why you chose this field
• Applicants will be assessed on overall creativity, ability in drawing, sense of design, creative process (roughs and preliminary drawings), craftsmanship, and comfort level with computer technology

Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Humber also offers a three-year Graphic Design advanced diploma program 11571. The first year of study for the Advertising and Graphic Design program and the three-year Graphic Design advanced diploma is shared, allowing students some flexibility when moving into their third semester of study. After successful completion of this program, advanced standing in Humber’s Bachelor of Applied Arts – Creative Advertising degree program 22041 may be available to qualified graduates.

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.

This program provides a solid foundation for students wanting to continue with Humber’s Bachelor of Arts – Creative Advertising degree program.

The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was

• domestic $3,587.08
• international $12,200.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.

Fees are subject to change.

For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

$500 – art supply kit (list available upon acceptance) for first semester; $200 to $500 – textbooks, subscriptions, printing costs (per semester); a home computer is encouraged – instructors can advise on technical needs and sources for affordable Macintosh computers and software.