In order to succeed in graphic design, you'll need to back up your raw talent and drive to succeed with a highly-focused and hands-on design education. VCAD's graphic design program gives you the knowledge, skills and professional connections you'll need to launch your career in graphic design. From color theory, drawing and typography, to standard software used in the industry, this program will teach you the theoretical and practical skills you need to turn your creative ideas into reality. Students will build a portfolio of designs for packaging, advertising, publications, websites and branding. Subscribe to the VCAD Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=VancouverVCAD

1. Graphic Design
Portfolio Production
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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2. Introductions
Eleanor Heng
Creative Director
Senior Instructor
AWARD WINNING CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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3. Creative Director
M&C Saatchi (one of the fastest growing creative advertising agencies in the world)
Dentsu (the biggest advertising agency in the world)
Idea Lover Communications (founded and established proudly in Canada)
Accomplishments
New York Festivals Print and Self-Promotions Awards
Simon Fraser University Brand Wars
Ad Asia Creative Showcase Best Ad of the Month
RMIT University Distinction in Advertising Award
Australia Kellogg’s Photography Award
Marketing Magazine
Design Edge Canada
AWARD WINNING CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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4. Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University,
Australia)
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Simon Fraser University,
Canada)
Diploma in Marketing Communications (International Advertising Association,
New York)
Diploma in Graphic Design (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore)
Clients
Canon
Converse
Panasonic
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Qantas Airways
Britannia Mine Museum
Swensen’s Restaurants
Toyota
Volkswagen
AWARD WINNING CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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5. Graphic Design
Portfolio Production
Preparing students for the creative industries
Advertising
Graphic design
Publishing
Connecting students to industry professionals
Helping students develop
quality professional work
print
online
OVERVIEW
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6. Professional Portfolio
Specialized (customized based on individual interests)
Variety (extensive categories of work)
Creative Self-Promotions
Cover letter
Resume
Business card
Interview Ready
Presentations
Practices
HIGHLIGHTS
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7. HAIQI S.
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8. HAIQI S.
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9. Job Ready
Class-as-design-office model
Internships
Jobs
Full-time
Freelance
Portfolio Show
Network with industry professionals
Showcase your work
Award
24 Hours Best Billboard Design Award
HIGHLIGHTS
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10. REBECCA A.
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11. GRAPHIC
DESIGN
ADVERTISING PUBLISHING
Magazines
Newspaper
Book
Cover & Content
Design
Editorial
Design & Layout
Production
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Packaging Designer
Illustrator
Photographer
Concepts
Executions
CAREER OPTIONS
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12. Kaitlin H.
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13. Kiley W.
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14. Kiley W.
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15. Kiley W.
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16. ELI G.
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17. ED A.
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18. JAMES D.
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19. REBECCA A.
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20. HAIQI S.
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21. JASMINE H.
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22. LEAH G.
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23. RACHID C.
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24. JORDAN W.
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25. THE END.
TO THE BEGINNING OF A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES.
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