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Course Length 6 Months Program Starts September and March College Week Monday to Thursday, No classes on Friday, unless scheduled. Entrance Requirements Applicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review). How to Apply Contact Admissions for an appointment. Tuition and Financial Aid Contact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students. Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years 133 3rd Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4 [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca GRAPHIC DESIGN Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities? McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design. Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion. Graphic Design GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST Image Manipulation (Photoshop CC) Design Principles Vector Graphics (Illustrator CC) Pre-press Standards Page Layout (InDesign CC) Portfolio Development Typography Advertising Fundamentals Revised December 2019 Follow us on Facebook ...Enroll for your career Today! 306-955-1616 SEMESTER I - 6 Months (Semester I) Graphic Design & New Media Program - 1 Year (2 Semesters) SEMESTER I

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Page 1: (Semester I) GRAPHIC DESIGN Graphic Design SPECIALISTDesign Basics • introduction to typography, colour theory, page layout, proper file formatting and pre-press requirements. •

Course Length6 Months

Program StartsSeptember and March

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised March 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion.

You will learn the methodology of appropriate design, execute assignments withthe latest software and receive hands-on training on a Macintosh platform to prepare electronic media for traditional and digital press.

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in

Course Length6 Months

Program StartsSeptember and March

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised March 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion.

You will learn the methodology of appropriate design, execute assignments with the latest software and receive hands-on training on a Macintosh platform to prepare electronic media for traditional and digital press.

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in

Course Length6 Months

Program StartsSeptember and March

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised March 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion.

You will learn the methodology of appropriate design, execute assignments with the latest software and receive hands-on training on a Macintosh platform to prepare electronic media for traditional and digital press.

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in

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GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Image Manipulation (Photoshop CC) Design PrinciplesVector Graphics (Illustrator CC) Pre-press StandardsPage Layout (InDesign CC) Portfolio DevelopmentTypography Advertising Fundamentals

Revised December 2019

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SEMESTER I - 6 Months

(Semester I)

Graphic Design& New Media Program - 1 Year(2 Semesters)

SEMESTER I

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Adobe Photoshop• image editing

Adobe Illustrator• vector based image editing

Adobe InDesign• page layout

Adobe Acrobat• electronic documents

*Software titles are subject to change in order to remain

current with industry standards.

Tutorials

• in-class instructions in page layout, image editing andillustration

Design Basics• introduction to typography, colour theory, page layout, proper

file formatting and pre-press requirements. • design elements and principles: balance, contrast, unity, value

and color; line, type, shape and texture.

Practical Assignments• page layout and design

• professional logo and vector graphics

• creation of visually appealing designs

Document Preparation for Offset Printing• registration and colour separation

• resolution and line screen

• scanning

Extended Skills• client concept meetings

• information organization and story boarding

• market demographics

Computer Literacy• general terminology and history

• font and operating system management

Project Management • time, information, work flow and maintenance in the graphic

design and new media industry

• planning and building large projects as individuals and groups

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Human Relations • a class focusing on the importance of work ethics• students will have a better understanding of themselves and

others• proper communications are studied, as well as the dynamics

needed when working with co-workers and employers to be successful

• motivating others and learning positive skills• becoming an effective leader and team building skills.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

HIGHLIGHTSAdobe Illustrator* vector-building software

Adobe Photoshop* image manipulating software

Adobe InDesign* publishing software

Design Principles* foundations for effective design

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TUTORIALS• Class demonstrations• Reference to video instruction• Discussion/ brainstorm sessions• Textbook theory

DESIGN PRINCIPLES• Introduction of the design principles• Discuss and practice contrast, repitition, alignment and proximity through

industry design examples and student-driven design

PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS/ LABS• Assignments are practical in nature and students have access to feedback at

any time• Design topics are a healthy mix of student topics vs. assigned topics

PHOTOSHOP• Image manipulation software - color balance, color correction, cropping, special effects• Foundation software for the design workflow ILLUSTRATOR• Vector-based graphic creation

- vector graphics cannot lose their quality due to re-sizing• Foundation for logos• Advanced drawing tools

INDESIGN• Robust publishing software• Magazine, newsletter and multi-purpose page layout• Auto-page numbering, master pages (for templates)

PRINTING PRE-PRESS• Registration and colour separation

- color mode setup for accommodating various print job types• PDF fundamentals (portable document file)

- making edits to a ‘flat’ file

ADVERTISING• Target audience, demographics, considerations• Basics of selling, call-to-action

PORTFOLIO• Selection, hierarchy, sample modifications• Formats, resume, cover letter, job interview (standards)

I would 10/10 recommend the graphics course at McKay. I just graduated in April 2019. I learnt so much, the instructor is amazing, and, I was able to get a job a month after graduating! The school is downtown in a great location, right next to the bus depot.

Taya MennieGraphic Design Specialist, graduate

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Course Length6 Months

Program StartsNumerous Intakes

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years.

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised June 2018

NEW MEDIAANDPRODUCTION

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a Program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in a variety of Multimedia disciplines.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Disciplines include: Video Production

Video Editing 2D Animation (Animate CC) 3D Animation (Maya) Web Design

Social Media Strategies

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in order to achieve entry level employment.

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NEW MEDIA PRODUCTION PROGRAM COMPONENTS

VideoWeb

Social MediaAnimation

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Video ProductionVideo Editing2D Animation (Animate CC)3D Animation (Maya)Web DesignSocial Media Strategies

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SEMESTER II - 6 Months

Course Length6 Months

Program StartsSeptember and March

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised March 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion.

You will learn the methodology of appropriate design, execute assignments with the latest software and receive hands-on training on a Macintosh platform to prepare electronic media for traditional and digital press.

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in

(Semester II)

Course Length6 Months

Program StartsSeptember and March

College WeekMonday to Thursday,No classes on Friday, unless scheduled.

Entrance RequirementsApplicants admitted to the course will have Grade 12 or equivalency with an acceptable level of competence in the use of the English language (mature admissions upon review).

How to ApplyContact Admissions for an appointment.

Tuition and Financial AidContact us. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans are available to qualified students.

Training on Macintosh Computers for over 25 years

CALL 306-955-1616

133 3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK S7K [email protected] www.mckaysk.ca

Revised March 2017

GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST

Are you a visual thinker? Are you excited about launching into a career that uses your creative abilities?

McKay Career Training proudly presents a program designed to help you learn the techniques and industry standard software to build a foundation for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Our instructors will carefully guide you through the process of preparing digital media for marketing, design and on-line applications. Discover the vast world of visual communication and how to assemble effective design from concept to completion.

You will learn the methodology of appropriate design, execute assignments with the latest software and receive hands-on training on a Macintosh platform to prepare electronic media for traditional and digital press.

Small class sizes offer ample opportunity to acquire the training you need in

Graphic Design& New Media Program - 1 Year(2 Semesters)

SEMESTER II

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Adobe Animate CC• 2D animation & integration

Adobe Dreamweaver• web design & development (responsive)

Adobe Premiere• video editing for commercial formats

Autodesk Maya• 3D animation (modeling & texturing)

*Software titles are subject to change in order to remain

current with industry standards.

Tutorials

• in-class instruction, “how-to” demonstrations, current textbookreferences

Design Basics• constant and consistent reference to design principles• focal point on integration of graphic design with digital formats to

produce seamless multimedia

Practical Assignments• assignments are topic-specific leveraging creativity combined with

problem-solving challenges

• a focus on well-grounded, entertaining media

• a focus on responsive web design (compatible with all devices)

Animation• 2D animation focusing on modeling, timeline and ActionScript

• 3D animation software focuses on ‘life-like’ modeling and texture

• integration strategies for graphic format inclusion

Web Design• a focus on Responsive technology

• current CSS technology

• HTML5, Social Media-friendly

Video Production • practical production field trips

• proper use and safe handling of equipment

• editing technique and strategy

• script-writing

Atmosphere • fun and nurturing

• creative with team-building vibe

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Social Media• Latest trends on ‘harnessing’ the most from social media

channels.• Case-study driven discussions to gain a ‘social’ thought process.• A close look at the 6 major social media platforms.• The social media marketplace. Are we sellers?• True ROI on social media campaigns

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

HIGHLIGHTSAdobe Animate* 2D animation software

Adobe Dreamweaver* Web authoring software

Adobe Premiere* Video editing software

Autodesk Maya* 3D animation software

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TUTORIALS• Class demonstrations• Reference to video instruction• Discussion/ brainstorm sessions• Textbook theory

DESIGN INTEGRATION• Integration of design principles with multimedia• How principles can be applied successfully for web and video

PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS/ LABS• Assignments are practical in nature and students have access to feedback at

any time• Design topics are a healthy mix of student topics vs. assigned topics

ANIMATION• 2D animation (Animate CC) - focusing on 2-dimensional design - applicable for web and social media• 3D animation (Autodesk Maya) - focusing on ‘life-like’ modeling - foundation for game and movie animation

WEB DESIGN• Responsive technology - compatible design across all devices• HTML5 (coding language)• CSS technology - use of current CSS templates that harness speed and customization• Social media - inclusion, appeal, speed (icons) - integrate, embed posts• File Transfer Protocol• Wordpress

VIDEO PRODUCTION• Theory applicable to equipment and key components• Production field trips• Demonstrations of proper use/ safe handling of equipment• Script writing• Video editing - transitioning raw video into a finished, purposeful format - social and web formats (ie. smartphone)

I graduated from the Graphics/ New Media Course back in October and I learned so much, the instructor really helped me expand on my skills with new media and design in general. It also opened up a lot of doors for me now for work and I’m glad I took the course as a whole!

Zoe PetchGraphic Design & New Media, graduate

Social Media• Current Social Media trends• Case-study discussions• Major platforms• Give not sell (social mindset)• True ROI on social media• How to deal with negative post comments