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The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $4,095.00 | + | $1,392.50 | = | $5,487.50 |
| Term 2 | $4,095.00 | + | $667.75 | = | $4,762.75 |
| Term 3 | $4,177.50 | + | $1,452.50 | = | $5,630.00 |
| Term 4 | $4,177.50 | + | $632.75 | = | $4,810.25 |
| Total estimate | $16,545.00 | + | $4,145.50 | = | $20,690.50 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $10,606.50 | + | $1,392.50 | = | $11,999.00 |
| Term 2 | $10,606.50 | + | $667.75 | = | $11,274.25 |
| Term 3 | $11,136.00 | + | $1,452.50 | = | $12,588.50 |
| Term 4 | $11,136.00 | + | $632.75 | = | $11,768.75 |
| Total estimate | $43,485.00 | + | $4,145.50 | = | $47,630.50 |
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NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Digital Design program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for September 2025
You must complete 20 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in 4 terms as a full-time student. See Part-time study options for what you should know if you choose to study part-time.Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Fundamental Principles of Design | DESN1101 | 3 credits |
| Typography | DESN1102 | 3 credits |
| Introduction to the Digital Design Profession | DESN1401 | 3 credits |
| User Experience Design | DESN2301 | 3 credits |
| Digital Marketing Communications | MKTG2301 | 3 credits |
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Interaction Design for Mobile Experiences | DESN1301 | 3 credits |
| Digital Design Studio | DESN1302 | 3 credits |
| Intermediate Digital Design Tools | DESN2302 | 3 credits |
| Branding and Marketing | MKTG1301 | 3 credits |
| Interaction Design for Web and Applications | SODV1203 | 3 credits |
Term 3 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Motion Graphics | DESN2205 | 3 credits |
| Layout Digital Design Tools | DESN2303 | 3 credits |
| Video and Audio Production | DESN2304 | 3 credits |
| Digital Design Studio: Problem Solving | DESN2305 | 3 credits |
| Digital Design Capstone Research and Planning | DESN2998 | 3 credits |
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Advanced Motion Graphics | DESN2206 | 3 credits |
| Interaction Design for Social Experiences | DESN2306 | 3 credits |
| Digital Design Professional Practice | DESN2401 | 3 credits |
| Digital Design Capstone Project | DESN2999 | 3 credits |
| Advanced User Experience Design | DESN3208 | 3 credits |
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