Design Formation

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Credential
Diploma
Duration (Minimum)
2 years
Delivery
Full-time
Part-time
In-person
Start Date
September
Search Type
Regular Studies
Department
Department of Design Formation
Enrolment
Limited Enrolment
Work-integrated Learning
Work Experience
Department Contact
kdavis [at] langara.ca

Career Pathways

Upon graduation, students will exit with a high degree of proficiency and a portfolio showcasing their knowledge and skills. This foundation can lead to opportunities within two different paths: Work within the industry, through careers in Retail Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interiors Services, Exhibit Design, or specializing to seek further education in fields such as Marketing & Advertising, Illustration, Architecture, and Digital, Graphic, Industrial or Interior Design streams.

Graduate with

  • A recognized diploma in Design Formation 
  • A professional exit portfolio showcasing your diverse design skills 
  • Transfer options to specialized design degree programs 
  • Work experience through hands-on studio projects

 

Develop skills in 

  • Communication design and visual systems
  • Interior and architectural space planning 
  • Experiential design and 3D environments 
  • Design thinking and creative problem-solving

 

Transferability

Ideal for those who like to create, Design Formation offers students a chance to explore and develop their creative talents, knowledge, and skills in a variety of 2D and 3D design specializations. Our alumni leave the program with the portfolio and confidence to apply to a number of advanced programs in their field of choice.

After graduation, students may continue their education with one of our growing number of transfer institutions.

Current transfer agreements include:

In addition to the Block Transfer agreements, Design Formation graduates have studied or are currently studying in a number of domestic and international schools including:

  • University of British Columbia
    • School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture
    • Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism
  • Emily Carr University of Art and Design
    • Ian Gillespie Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media
    • Bachelor of Design, Communication Design Major
    • Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design Major
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    • Wilson School of Design
    • Bachelor of Interior Design
  • Design Academy Eindhoven
    • Bachelor of Industrial and Product Design
  • The Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U)
    • Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design

Further agreements are in process.  Please refer to this page or the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca for the latest updates.