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Digital Design

Interested in entering an in-demand creative career? Get the skills you need to design and create websites, e-publications, applications, and interactive multimedia products.

What to expect from the program

Upon graduation, you will have developed a solid foundation in both the creative and technical aspects of digital design, including:

  • Fundamentals of design, layout and typography
  • User experience
  • Branding, communications and marketing basics
  • Interaction design for web, mobile, apps and social media
  • Motion graphics
  • Video and audio production

You will learn how to manage design projects, whether working independently or as part of a team, and develop the skills to present, defend, and critique digital media projects that align with client needs, project scope, and available resources.

Graduate with experience

NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity.

In the final semester, you will complete a capstone project, where you will plan and design a unique, portfolio-ready piece. You will also complete the program with a fully developed portfolio submission to use post-graduation to showcase your design and technical skills to potential employers.


Additional information

Delivered through a unique partnership with Bow Valley College, the Digital Design program offers you the opportunity to earn a dual institution diploma from both NorQuest College and Bow Valley College. While Bow Valley College owns the curriculum, you'll complete your studies at NorQuest's downtown Edmonton campus, giving you access to expert instructors and a dynamic learning environment in the Edmonton area.


Career opportunities

With a Digital Design Diploma, you'll be well-prepared to succeed in today's creative industries. Whether freelance or working for an organization, exciting career opportunities are possible in both the public and private sector, including companies and corporations, non-profit agencies, and government agencies. Some of the job titles you can pursue are:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Designer and Developer
  • Graphic Arts Technician
  • Front-End Web Developer
  • Mobile Designer

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Digital Design

Digital Design Info Session

April 30, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

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Join a student recruiter and a program expert to learn everything you need to know about NorQuest’s Digital Design program.

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