Computer and Data Science

Careers in Computer and Information Systems


Computer and Information Systems

Mathematics and Statistics

Web Development

Mathematics & Technology

Web designers

Industrial designers

University professors

To work as a graphic designer or illustrator in B.C., you may choose to be certified by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD). Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education and work experience. 

To work as a graphic designer or illustrator in B.C., you may choose to be certified by the Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan). Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, and work examples. 

Graphic designers and illustrators

Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers

This instructional program class comprises any program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that prepares individuals in any of the applied art media.

Design and visual communications, general

Design Master's Degrees

Web designers develop and create the visual presentation, layout and functionality of websites and related applications. They are responsible for ensuring that the website is easy to use, and that the information is easy to access. Web designers are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.

Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms or they may be self-employed.

University professors and lecturers teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research at universities. University professors who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as Web sites and CDs. They are employed by advertising and graphic design firms, by establishments with advertising or communications departments and by multimedia production companies, or they may be self-employed. Graphic designers who are also supervisors, project managers or consultants are included in this unit group. Illustrators conceptualize and create illustrations to represent information through images. They are almost solely self-employed.

Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers conceptualize and produce designs for film, television, theatre and video productions, garments and textiles, displays and exhibits, and for other creative items such as jewellery and trophies. Theatre designers are employed by performing arts and broadcasting companies and by festivals; fashion designers are employed by clothing and textile companies or may be self-employed; and exhibit designers are employed by museums. Other creative designers in this unit group are employed by manufacturing establishments or may be self-employed.

Painters, sculptors and other visual artists

Fine Arts Bachelor's Degrees

Supervisors, printing and related occupations

Graphic Design Bachelor's Degrees

For information visit the institution's website: 

[Design: Master's Degree (MDes)]( https://www.ecuad.ca/academics/graduate-degrees/mdes)

Design: Master's Degree (MDes)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website:

[Design: Master's Degree (MDes) - UBCO](https://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/programs-admissions/grad/master-of-design/)

Design: Master's Degree (MDes) - UBCO

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Design and Production: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/theatre-cred/design-and-production-mfa.php)

Educational Path

Design Master's Degrees

Programs

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