Design Meets Development:
Be the Creator
the Industry Needs
Deadline March 1st 2026
Master the full spectrum of modern design.
As a Graphic Design student,
- you’ll learn to create comprehensive branding and identity packages (logos, brochures, business cards, and print materials)
- while mastering the technical and aesthetic demands of complex web interface design—from expressive and artistic styles to clean corporate layouts.
- you’ll develop proficiency in digital photography and video editing, creating web animations
- acquire the essential business knowledge needed to launch your own design studio.
This program is for you if you have
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Comfort working with computers and software
- High Motivation and Drive
- Excellent People Skills
In this program, you’ll learn
Adobe Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Acrobat
Web Programming
- HTML and CSS
- Apache
- MySQL
- PHP
- WordPress
Endless Career Possibilities
Digital-Focused Design
These roles often command higher salaries and are growing rapidly, requiring a strong understanding of user behavior and technology.
User Experience (UX) Designer:
Focuses on how a user interacts with a product (like a website or app), ensuring it’s efficient, easy, and enjoyable.
User Interface (UI) Designer:
Focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a digital product—the buttons, icons, colors, and overall look.
Web Designer:
Creates the visual appearance and layout of websites, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, and responsiveness.
Motion Graphics Designer/Animator:
Specializes in creating animated visual content for video, social media, film titles, and digital advertisements.
Digital Designer:
A broad role focused on creating visual assets for all digital channels, including social media, email campaigns, and online ads.
Traditional & Branding Careers
These careers are often centered around core graphic design principles like typography, color theory, and print production.
Brand Identity Designer:
Works specifically on creating and maintaining a company’s visual identity, including logos, color palettes, style guides, and overall brand look and feel.
Packaging Designer:
Focuses on the visual design, structural layout, and materials for product packaging.
Publication Designer / Layout Artist:
Designs the layout for magazines, books, newspapers, and corporate reports (print and digital).
Illustrator / Digital Artist:
Creates original artwork for various clients, including children’s books, advertising, games, and web content.
Environmental Graphic Designer:
Designs graphics for physical spaces, such as signage, wayfinding systems, and wall graphics in museums, offices, or retail stores.
Leadership & Strategy Roles
With experience, graphic designers can move into positions that involve creative oversight and management.
Art Director:
Oversees the visual style and images for an entire project or campaign, leading a team of designers and illustrators.
Creative Director:
A senior-level role that sets the overall creative vision and strategy for a brand or agency.
Production Artist:
Focuses on the technical aspects of preparing files for print or digital output, ensuring high quality and accuracy.
Independent & Corporate Roles
Freelance Graphic Designer:
Works independently for multiple clients on a project-by-project basis, offering flexibility but requiring business and self-management skills
In-House Designer:
Works directly for a single company’s marketing or communications department (e.g., at a tech firm, retail company, or non-profit).
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Admission Requirements
CEGEP Requirements
A Secondary School Diploma which includes:
- Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
- Secondary 5 Second Language
- Secondary 4 Mathematics
- Secondary 4 Science and Technology OR Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology
- Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education
OR a Secondary School Vocational Diploma which includes:
- Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
- Secondary 5 Second Language
- Secondary 4 Mathematics
Program Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required for this program.
Please Note
Applicants who have not studied in Québec must have education deemed equivalent by the College.
Connect with the Program
John Abbott College – Graphic and Web Design Program
21275 Lakeshore Road, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3L9
Email: [Program Email Address Placeholder]
Phone: (514) 457-6610 ext. [Program Extension Placeholder]
Program Structure
Duration:
Schedule:
Teaching Language:
Mode of Delivery:
3 Years
Full-time, Daytime
English
On-Campus
Next Semester starts Fall 2026
Apply Now
John Abbott College is affiliated with the Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) and uses its online application service.
The application deadline is March 1.
Warning: The documents and payment must be submitted by the deadline.
Program start: Fall
To Apply:
- Complete the online SRAM application
- Select John Abbott and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number: 570.G0
(Program name which appears on SRAM website – Office System Technology: Micropublishing and Hypermedia) - Upload any necessary documents directly to your online SRAM application
Apply Now: Fall 2026
The application deadline is March 1st
Admissions Office
514-457-6610 x5358, 5355 & 5361
admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca
Graphic and Web Design Department
gwd@johnabbott.qc.ca
Security – Inquiries
T: 514.457.6610 x 6912 security@johnabbott.qc.ca
Security – Emergency
T: 514.457.6610 x 6911 security@johnabbott.qc.ca