Graphic Design
Website:
www.ufv.ca/graphics/
Note: The
Graphic Design program is under review for 2006/07. For further
information contact department assistant Margaret Brackett by
email at margaret.brackett@ufv.ca
Graphic design involves planning and
connecting a series of ideas for coherent visual communication.
It imparts messages and information to a specified target
audience or the public at large. Graphic design is a key
component of the ads we see every day on billboards and in
newspapers, of the websites we surf to, of the packaging on our
consumer goods, of the corporate and organizational logos we
identify with, of the promotional posters and brochures we see,
and of the magazines and books we read.
It promotes, sells, and advocates products
and ideas for a wide selection of client groups, including
businesses, institutions, governments, and educational and
cultural establishments.
The information age has submerged us in a
fiercely competitive visual environment. Vast amounts of
information are delivered by the minute. Successful graphic
design has to be distinct and memorable in order to be seen and
read. This is achieved through intelligent and imaginative
solutions that articulate the values and beliefs of any given
culture.
The range of graphic design is broad and
may take the form of a single poster for an institution or a
logo and complete corporate identity for a large company.
Graphic designers may be asked to design packaging for a
product or to design and illustrate a book or magazine for a
publishing house. They may design an exhibit utilizing all of
the above. More importantly, designers are currently expected
to be familiar with designing web pages and online information
packages. They will be called upon to participate in an
interactive team using multimedia strategies.
In order to achieve maximum impact
designers need, therefore, to be skillful in typography,
illustration, art direction of photography, two and three
dimensional design, and electronic design.
The Graphic Design diploma program at UCFV
has a curriculum serving two purposes - to offer an intensive
vocational training that prepares graduates for employment in
the industry, and to immerse students in critical thinking and
lateral thinking skills that are essential for creative
original concepts. The program is intent on preserving the
classical traditions of drawing, typography, and fundamental
design principles. At the same time students will be immersed
in the major graphic software programs through a creative
exploration of electronic design.
UCFV graphic design instructors are
accomplished working professionals who share commitment between
their design and illustration consultancies and the Graphic
Design program.
Entrance requirements
• B.C. secondary school graduation
or equivalent or minimum age of 19 years of age before the
first day of classes.
• Attend orientation session.
• Be prepared to write a 250 word
essay, to be completed on campus
• Complete a design exercise,
demonstrating problem solving ability, to be completed on
campus
• Complete a drawing exercise,
demonstrating current skills, to be completed on campus
• Submit a portfolio at the time of
interview. Please prepare your portfolio to include 15 to 20
original pieces. Work should be recent and varied in nature.
The work may be general or specialized; however, it is
important to demonstrate both drawing and design ability.
Sketchbooks are a useful inclusion. Slides and/or photographs
can be submitted over and above the maximum number of original
work. Please be advised that completion of fine art courses is
highly preferable but it is not an automatic guarantee of
admission. Completing a communications, English, or MACS course
prior to entering the program would be beneficial.
Applicants will be evaluated on the
following point system:
• Written essay 5 points
• Design exercise 5
points
• Drawing exercise 5 points
• Interview 5 points
• Portfolio 20 points
Applicants must score a minimum of 30
points out of 40 in order to be considered for the program.
How to apply
1.
Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for
admission form to the Admissions and Records office.
Application forms are available from any A&R or Student
Services office. You can also print an application form from
our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly
through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca.
Additional documents required for a
complete application:
• proof of B.C. secondary school
graduation or equivalent
2. In
April the Admissions and Records office will inform you of an
interview or orientation that you must attend. You must bring
to the interview a portfolio of recently created art works.
3. Upon
admission to the program you will be provided with registration
information. A deposit is required when you register. This
money will be applied to tuition fees and is not refundable.
Final payment of all course fees is due by the end of the
second week of classes.
In cases where interim transcripts are
submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon
completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of
entrance requirements is due the end of the first week in
August.
Fees and additional costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2005/06 and
are subject to change for 2006/07.
Tuition fees for most full-time students are
about $2,000 per semester (based on enrolment in five courses or
15 credits). Books and additional supplies cost approximately
$100 per course. See the
Fees and Other
Costs section for more information.
There are other related costs which must be
considered by Graphic Design students over the two-year
program. Students will be expected to finance their own
laptop computer at a cost of approximately $3,000.
Materials*
over two years, approx. $1,000
Study tour $ 100
Computer Design software $ 200
* Certain materials may be requested by
individual instructors as the need arises.
Program requirements
Graphic design is a two-year full-time
program.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required in order to receive a diploma.
Standing required for continuance
Graphic Design diploma students must
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Course repetitions
Students may not repeat Graphic Design
courses without permission of the department head.
Academic warning
Students whose grades fall below a 2.0 CGPA
will be placed on Academic Warning for the next semester. A
student on Academic Warning may not register in a course
overload. Students who achieve a semester grade point average
of 2.0 will continue on Academic Warning until the CGPA equals
or exceeds 2.0.
Required to withdraw
Students who do not achieve a minimum
semester grade point average of 2.0 while on Academic Warning
will be withdrawn from the Graphic Design program.
A student who has been required to withdraw may continue to take courses as a General Studies student.
Readmission to the program
To be readmitted to the Graphic Design
diploma program, you must complete nine university-level
credits (can be duplicate courses), with a minimum 2.0 CGPA.
Once these criteria are met, you may apply for readmission at
the Admissions and Records office. When readmitted, you will
remain on Academic Warning until your overall CGPA is 2.0.
Graduation
It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure all program requirements are met. This should be done by
regular consultation with the Graphic Design department head.
Diploma candidates who qualify to receive a
UCFV Graphic Design diploma must be approved by the UCFV Arts
division and the University College Board.
Students must apply for graduation by
completing a Request to Graduate form available at the
Admissions and Records office. We recommend this be done in the
first month of the graduating semester. The final deadline for
submissions is April 1, with all program requirements completed
by April 30 for students wishing to attend the June convocation
ceremony.
Workload and studio expectations
The program is intense and demands a
student’s full commitment. While in class, students are
expected to follow a studio etiquette which is developed for
professional training. Students are expected to participate in
critiques, seminars, open house activities and the graduate
show, and to meet project deadlines. Certain projects are
specifically designed for the graduate show and final
portfolio.
Re-application
Students are required to apply for
re-admission if they are accepted to the program but do not
register in it, or if they withdraw prior to completion and
wish to return. Applicants for re-admission follow the same
procedures as a new applicant.
Program outline
Semester I
Course Title Credits
GD 101 Introduction to the
Graphic Design Environment 3
GD 102 History of Graphic Design 3
GD 115 Drawing I 2
GD 154 Typography I 2
GD 161 Graphic Design I 3
Elective: one of the following:
CMNS 125 Business Communications 3
or ENGL 105 The Reading and Writing of Prose 3
Semester II
Course Title Credits
GD 116 Drawing II 2
GD 156 Designing with QuarkXPress 2
GD 157 Designing with Adobe
Illustrator 2
GD 158 Designing with Adobe
Photoshop 2
GD 163 Typography II 2
GD 164 Corporate Identity Design 2
Electives during Semesters I and II:
• One of VA 123, VA 124, VA
151, or VA 183,
or AH 101 or AH 102 3
• One of MACS 110 or MACS 130 3
Semester III
Course Title Credits
GD 201 Designing with Comparative
Software 2
GD 203 Web Designing with Macromedia
Flash 2
GD 204 Web Designing with
Macromedia
Dreamweaver 2
GD 210 Pre-press 2
GD 215 Illustration I 2
GD 261 Graphic Design II 3
Semester IV
Course Title Credits
GD 216 Illustration II 2
GD 217 Publication Design 2
GD 258 Website Design 3
GD 262 Three-Dimensional Design 2
GD 269 Business Essentials
for Graphic Designers 3
Electives during Semesters III and
IV:
• One of MACS 215, MACS 210, or
MACS 221 3
• One of MACS 212 or BUS 120 3
Course listings
See
Graphic Design Course descriptions.
Faculty
Jacqueline Nolte, BFA, BA (Hons), MA, PhD
(UCT), Acting Department Head
Staff
Margaret Brackett, Department Assistant
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