Diploma in Digital Art and Design Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon), Canada

Assiniboine’s two-year Digital Art and Design program prepares graduates to enter the workforce as a valuable member of a creative team or as a freelance specialist. 

Digital Art and Design graduates conceptualize and produce graphical and multimedia content for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media. 

Graduates of the Digital Art and Design program find exciting and challenging entry level opportunities as web and interface designers, graphic designers, motion graphic artists and digital artists. Prospective employers include design firms, advertising agencies, game development studios, and in-house creative departments of larger companies. Entrepreneurs find additional options with freelance contracts. Graduates may apply their skills in the areas of digitally-based business solutions, broadcast graphics, digital entertainment and web-delivered training. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

• Develop and implement design concepts for web and interface design, graphic, motion graphics, and digital art using industry-standard tools and software. 
• Create visually engaging designs that effectively communicate messages and meet the needs of target audiences across different mediums, including websites, apps, print materials, virtual reality, augmented reality, and various other media presentations. 
• Apply principles of design and aesthetics to their work, including color theory, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy. 
• Use industry-appropriate design software and technology, and other industry-standard tools, to create and produce professional-quality design work. 
• Develop and present design solutions that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders, while also demonstrating their ability to think critically and creatively. 
• Collaborate effectively with others, including clients, team members, and stakeholders, while demonstrating effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in a team. 
• Adapt to new technologies and design trends, demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow as designers and artists. 
• Demonstrate professionalism and self-awareness while giving and receiving constructive feedback to improve their skills knowledge and professional practice.  
• Complete work within industry standards and best practices, including legal and ethical and accessibility considerations. 
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment.