Visual Arts Foundation

Visual Communication Design

Diploma program
43 Weeks
Full Time Study

Transform your vision into visual impact – where creativity meets communication.

Our Visual Communication Program has combined our Graphic Design Program with our Photography Media Arts Program allowing you to get the best of BOTH programs and more opportunities after graduation.

This program provides students with a strong foundation in visual communication and design principles.

Students will take time off campus or in our photography studio to learn fashion, landscape, sports, and food and product photography. While also exploring different camera techniques and shooting styles.

With that, they also exercise creative methods and critical thinking to design products that inspires a target audience toward a desired objective.

We use a project-based curriculum that gives students the opportunity to work on real-world projects both in studio and in the field.

Admission Requirements

  • Application Form (APPLICATION)
  • Application Fee: Domestic Students: 0$ International Students: $300.00 Payable through FLYWIRE
  • Academic Transcripts: Minimum requirement: Completion of High School, GED, Adult High School diploma or equivalent experience. Transcripts must indicate successful completion of high school, post-secondary program, diploma or degree (if any), or have supporting documents that indicate completion. NOTE: A conditional acceptance can be granted for those who have yet to complete high school. We ask that you submit a copy of most recent transcripts.
  • Profile letter: This is a one or two-page letter describing you, your background, your ambitions/goals/career objectives and reasons you feel McKenzie College is the right school for you.
  • Resume
  • ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  • Passport
  • Proof of English Proficiency: Applicant’s English proficiency test results or English language school transcripts.
  • Valid Canada Study Permit: After acceptance, we require a COPY OF A VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT for proof of accepted entry to Canada.

ACADIAN FASHION PROJECT

Areas of Study

  • Elements of Art
  • Typography and Grid Fundamentals
  • PROGRAMS: Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign, Premier
  • Lighting: Studio and Natural
  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Food and Culture, Portrait, Creative, Landscape, Production
  • Advertising
  • Brand and Visual Identity
  • Design Process / Visual Vocabulary
  • Logo Design
  • 3d Design Fundamentals
  • Product Marketing
  • Mini Documentary
  • Web Design
  • Business of Design
  • Self-Promotion

Career Paths

  • Small Business Owner
  • Layout Designer
  • Advertising
  • Publication/Editorial Design
  • Marketing/Communication Design
  • Production Design
  • Brand/Visual Identity Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Web Design
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Photo Editor
  • Product Photographer
  • Event Photographer
  • Wedding Photographer…….and the list goes on!!!

LAUNCH YOUR REMARABLE CAREER!

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    Past Placements

    Testimonials

    Katie Doiron
    Visual Arts Foundation

    Dylan Stokes
    Tv & Game Animation

    Selena Ahn
    English Second Language & Business English

    Miguel Jacob
    Photography Media Arts Program Graduate

    Paul Brett
    Small Business Owner and Social Entrepreneur

    Megan Eppell
    Video Game Art

    Andre Viel
    Small Business Owner and Social Entrepreneur

    Emilie Cormier
    Emilie Cormier

    My experience at McKenzie college gave me the confidence to pursue my dream career in the arts. I was excited every day to go to school and I loved... Read More

    Skylar Richard
    Skylar Richard
    Graphic DesignGraphic Design Graduate

    “Confidence, I think, is the most important quality you can have as a designer, and it’s something I was able to acquire while studying at... Read More

    Chelsey Coppel
    Chelsey Coppel
    Visual Arts Foundation & Graphic DesignClass of 2015

    “After attending the Graphic Design program at Mckenzie College, I acquired a Junior Designer position at Ginger Design - a design firm located in... Read More

    Sumin Lee
    Sumin Lee
    South Korea

    “Hi, my name is Sumin. I’m from Korea. I learned English at McKenzie for 60 weeks. Actually I couldn’t speak English when I came to Canada,... Read More

    Colleen Shannon
    Colleen Shannon
    Graphic DesignClass of 2014

    “In the classroom, my instructor effectively communicated to a varying range of students who were at many different stages in their lives and who... Read More

    Tan Yiee Her
    Tan Yiee Her
    Language

    “When I arrived in Moncton a few years ago, my English fluency was lacking. After completing the English Skills Study program at the McKenzie... Read More

    Tuyet Nguyen
    Tuyet Nguyen
    LanguageVietnam

    “I’ve spent a great time with good teachers and made nice friends! I’ve improved my pronunciation and enjoyed the atmosphere here.”

    Pauline Falque
    Pauline Falque
    LanguageFrance

    “I have spent 8 weeks and after 2 weeks I could feel a large improvement. I am now confident in my linguistic abilities. Great teachers and a great... Read More

    Mauricio Collao
    Mauricio Collao
    English Skills StudyClass of 2014

    “I’m a Graphic Designer and an Advertising Photographer. I came from Chile to expand my knowledge and my family horizons. The Language Centre at... Read More

    Vincent Rochette
    Vincent Rochette
    Visual Arts FoundationClass of 2016

    “McKenzie College helped me build a strong visual portfolio that enabled me to apply to prestigious and competitive programs such as Laval’s... Read More

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    Julia Breau
    Visual Arts Foundation
    Julia Breau

    Visual Arts Foundation

    Jason Belliveau
    Visual Arts Foundation
    Jason Belliveau

    Visual Arts Foundation

    Leigh Boone
    Visual Arts Foundation
    Leigh Boone

    Visual Arts Foundation

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    TO APPLY FOR PROGRAMS

    Applications are accepted year round.

    Visual Communication Design - McKenzie College School of Art and Design
    FRIDAY November 29th: Campus will be open. Students can choose to opt for virtual classes.
    Fri Nov 29: Campus is OPEN. Students can join virtually