Program Description
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This program will teach students
the business of designing, manufacturing and marketing of packaging.
They will learn computer design, graphic design, three-dimensional
design (corrugated, paperboard and plastics), and the relationship
of design objectives to technological and marketing requirements,
materials and their limitations, and the economics of the packaging
industry. The program emphasizes the psychology of colour and
design, product protection, government regulations affecting the
package, printing and reproduction processes, packaging CAD, and
the impact of consumerism on the design process. |
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Career Opportunities
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Package Designers work in
design studios and in the packaging industry. Graduates could
specialize in structural design for corrugated and paper board
plants or could work for design studios in packaging design. They
could produce computer pre-press artwork for printing houses or
photo engravers. Some graduates move on into sales, research or
marketing for large packaging houses and advertising agencies. |
Common Job Titles:
- Package Designer,
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Webpage Designer;
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Corporate
Designer;
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Desktop Publisher;
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Advertising Art Director;
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Multimedia
Developer;
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Print Production Manager |
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Employment Prospects -
Over the next five years: Good
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Employment for this occupation
is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations
through the year 2005. Replacement needs will create a large number
of job openings yearly because of the large size of this occupation
group. Computer-based workstations have long replaced drawing
boards. More and more, people in these occupations rely on computers
to present concepts to clients, produce final designs and manage
projects. The increased range of media presents new opportunities
for these workers as well as the need to keep up with the latest
trends in technology. People in this occupation increasingly use
computerized page layout and graphic design systems in their work.
Multimedia presentations and animated graphics are two types of
work made far easier by computers. Web-site design may offer good
opportunities for graphic designers and illustrators, especially
those with multimedia skills. |
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Characteristics of Occupation
Main Industries of Employment:
- Design Studio,
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Packaging,
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Advertising |
Income:
Average
Annual Employment Income $36,000
Wages:
Wages
up to $16 to $22 per hour
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Admission Requirements
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- Ontario Secondary
School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
- Grade 12 English
- Portfolio (should contain a maximum
of 12 finished pieces of your best original work)
- Letter of intent
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Immigration Prospects for Canada/USA |
Latest information is available upon request. |
