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Graphic Communications Certificate

Look around you – virtually every printed, silk screened and digitally-rendered display you see every day has moved through the hands of a graphic communications professional.

NAIT's intensive 1-year Graphic Communications certificate program will prepare you for entry into the creative and rapidly evolving digital, print and publishing industry. You'll take projects from the creative planning stage through graphic design, digital file creation, customer proofing and final output. You can also expect to gain practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard software and equipment, and get the opportunity to complete a wide range of projects you're likely to encounter in industry.

Before all this, you'll develop a firm understanding of theoretical concepts and methods that are critical in the various press, bindery and large-format processes that follow digital file creation. This technical knowledge is what sets NAIT's Graphic Communications program apart from other technical institutions.

Campus Information

Main Campus

NAIT's Main Campus is located just north of Edmonton's downtown core, accessible directly via Light Rail Transit through the Metro Line. At just over 250,000 square metres, Main Campus is home to the HP Centre, the Centre for Applied Technology, the Productivity and Innovation Centre, and other administrative and instructional facilities. Instructors at Main Campus teach in modern classrooms and labs with real-life simulations and the latest industry-standard equipment and tools, ensuring they are able to excel at providing their students with invaluable hands-on experiential learning.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 45

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

NAIT offers support and learning opportunities for every stage of your career, including:

resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile reviews
mock interviews
job search strategy support
job postings
education and career planning
continuing education and professional development
lifelong learning and networking opportunities

Career advising
Our career advisors offer free, lifetime support to alumni including:

resume and cover letter reviews
mock interviews
LinkedIn profile reviews
job search strategy discussions
education and career planning

Job postings
Alumni have access to Career Connect, NAIT’s online job board.

Access a complete list of full-time, part-time, summer and contract positions posted by external employers. These employers are actively recruiting NAIT students and alumni. Create a free account to search the job postings or to post your resume.
Access the alumni job board with Careers by Simplicity app for iOS and Android.

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Grade 12 English (English 30-1 or 30-2)
Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30
Physics 20
Chemistry 20
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Successful completion of a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits or 8 post-secondary courses within an accredited or recognized engineering degree or diploma with an Admission GPA of 2.0 based on the most recently completed post-secondary credits.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

IELTS Academic NAIT also accepts IELTS One Skill Retake

6.0 in each section

NAIT’s ELP Exam

73% or “B” in each section

Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLB) or Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Assessment (CLBPA)

8.0 in each section

CAEL or CAEL Online

60 overall score

Cambridge English Language Assessment

B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 169 in each section

TOEFL iBT; Home Edition is also accepted

20 in each section

Duolingo

115 overall score
Effective Fall 2024: 115 overall score, with a minimum score of 100 in each section

Michigan English Test (MET)

59 overall score

PTE Academic or PTE Academic online

58 overall score

LanguageCert B2 Communicator Test

38 in each section

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