FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS COMMF-PG Communication Design

This is a special selection program. Your portfolio will be evaluated and assigned a score based on your demonstrated ability to express yourself in visual form and explore concepts and ideas at an advanced level. If your portfolio score is within acceptable range you will continue through the admissions process. If your portfolio score does not fall within the acceptable range, your application will be cancelled.

Offers of admittance will be made to qualified applicants based on portfolio scores in descending order until all available seats are filled. This means not all applicants whose portfolios scores fall within acceptable range will be offered a seat.

Applicants not offered a seat may reapply for a future intake by submitting a new application, application fee, and new portfolio based on the portfolio specifications for that application year.

Annual application deadline: May 10

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Academic Requirement
• Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in the final year of:
• RRC's Graphic Design program
  or
• An equivalent program from a recognized school of design:
• Completion of a 2 year diploma or a 3 or 4 year degree in Graphic Design
• Training must include coursework in concept development, corporate/editorial publication, campaign strategy/branding, typography, website, illustration, and prepress/production skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), along with basic HTML and CSS is required
  
• If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
• Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date, and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution.
• If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so.  See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
  and
2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
• Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
  Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
• If YES, you meet English language requirements.  Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
  or
• If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option.  If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
  or 
• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review. 
• * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
  and
3. Portfolio
• Submit a specified portfolio of art work that demonstrates advanced skills in graphic design
• Full portfolio requirements are available here
• Submission of this item is due by May 20