Graphic Design Essentials Microcredential

Person using a stylus on a large digital drawing tablet to create geometric designs and color layouts, with sketches and notes on paper nearby

Program at a glance

Credential

Microcredential Microcredentials are short, targeted programs that focus on specific skills needed by employers or communities. They are often industry-recognized and can help you enter the workforce quickly or continue your education.

Delivery mode

Online (scheduled) Online (scheduled)

Time commitment

Part-time You take fewer courses at once and progress more slowly. This option offers more flexibility for work or personal commitments.

Duration

TBD

Program codes

  • Code: MCGDE

Cost

$1,701.02 total program cost Domestic students: $1,701 total program cost

Location

  • Kelowna Full program offered in Kelowna

Available for

  • Domestic students

Program features

TBD

Program overview

About the program

Immerse yourself in a blend of theory and hands-on practice as you explore graphic design principles, digital asset creation, and layout optimization for web and print. From organizing deliverables to crafting compelling designs, you'll build a portfolio that showcases your skills and vision. 

This 120-hour microcredential provides a foundation of core knowledge and skills related to graphic and digital design. This program provides a balance of both theory and hands-on experience with various Adobe Creative Suite applications to prepare graphic designs for websites and publications. Topics include graphic design principles, digital asset creation, layout optimization and how to organize graphic-design deliverables. Students will use software tools to produce a small portfolio of graphic design projects that showcase their design skills and abilities.


Tuition and fees

Admission and program requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.

A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed through OC.

Start/End dates
Location
Delivery mode
Application status
Sep. 02, 2026 - Dec. 17, 2026
Kelowna
Online (scheduled)
Open
Note: Part-time. Online Synchronous, 2 evenings/week and Saturdays.
Mar. 02, 2027 - Sep. 07, 2026
Kelowna
Online (scheduled)
Open
Note: Part-time. Online Synchronous, 2 evenings/week and Saturdays.

Program details

GDE 100 - Professional Writing for Digital Content
GDE 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design
GDE 120 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications I
GDE 130 - Your Digital Toolkit - Adobe Creative Suite Applications II