The Photography and Visual Communications Design majors prepare students for successful careers as professionals in the discipline, practice and culture of photography and design.
The outstanding track record of alumni from both majors has established a reputation of excellence that continues to create exciting opportunities in the newest design fields. Alumni from Photography and Visual Communications Design work in a broad range of careers in the entertainment, advertising, new media, publication, editorial, corporate, television, film, fashion and environmental design industries and character design for the gaming industry.
Both majors are four-year, full-time Bachelor of Design degrees with courses offered throughout the academic year, including evening classes. Admission to the Photography and Visual Communications Design Majors is competitive and is based on a combination of GPA and portfolio assessment. Click here to learn more about the competitive requirements.
Applicants who intend to seek admission to Visual Communications Design or Photography should note that the following First Year Studies courses are recommended prior to admission:
- VSCM101 - Design Fundamentals (PDF, 12 KB)
- VSCM102 - Design Colour Fundamentals (PDF, 15 KB)
- DRWF115 - Design Drawing I (PDF, 13.7 KB)
- DRWF125 - Design Drawing II (PDF, 14.5 KB)
BDes Degree Requirements
- Click here for information about general BDes credit requirements, admission to BDes majors, advancement within BDes majors, attendance requirements, program progression and upgrading to a BDes degree.
- Click here for Visual Communications Design and Photography portfolio guidelines.
Students in all ACAD programs can access individual program requirements at www.acad.ab.ca/calendar.html, and are responsible for meeting the outlined requirements of their academic program
Bachelor of Design Header | Photographer Dwayne Norman
