Certificate in Visual Communication Design
University of Regina
Canada,Saskatchewan
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 27,047/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
Jan 2026
Apply Date
Canada, Saskatchewan
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1911
Total Students: 16,000 +
Int. Students: 3,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, Canada
Certificate in Visual Communication Design
Program Overview
Whether you're designing a poster for an event or creating the user interface for an app, the Certificate in Visual Communication Design will help you communicate ideas in a clear, creative, and accessible way.
Offered through the Department of Creative Technologies, in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance, this 30-credit (10-course) program focuses on using visual elements—such as images, typography, layout, and colour—to share information and connect with audiences.
Throughout the certificate, you'll build strong skills in media communications, brand and identity design, and emerging technologies. You'll explore areas such as graphic design, branding and advertising, and web design—learning how to make your work accessible, engaging, and effective across platforms.
This certificate stands on its own or can be laddered into any of the Creative Technologies and Design degree programs.
What is Visual Communication Design?
Visual Communication Design is the practice of using visual elements—such as images, typography, colour, layout, and graphics—to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively. It combines creativity with strategy to shape how people understand and interact with messages, whether in print, digital, or physical spaces.
Designers in this field might create posters, websites, branding materials, advertisements, packaging, or user interfaces. The goal is always the same: to make information visually engaging, accessible, and meaningful.
Some courses you may take as part of this program include:
CTCH 215 – Visual Identity Design
This course focuses on the conceptualization, development, and implementation of visual identity systems that define and communicate the essence of a brand. Students will explore the role of graphic design in building visual identities that are cohesive across different media and channels. The course combines theory and practice, emphasizing the translation of a brand’s values and mission into a recognizable and effective visual identity. Students will engage with real-world projects, building complete visual identity systems, which include logo design, typography, color palettes, and other key design elements. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring consistency, flexibility, and longevity across various brand touchpoints, from digital interfaces to physical environments.
CTCH 213 - Brand Strategy, Advertising and Design
This course explores design practices for branding strategy and advertising as they are developed in a professional environment. Through experiential learning processes, lectures, case studies, and studio projects, students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge to create and understand the visual language under-pinning brand identities and advertising campaigns. The course emphasizes the development of brand strategy, aligning creative design and communication with strategic objectives to build cohesive and effective brand messages.
CTCH 203 - Intro to Media and Communication
Key topics in media and communication such as: theories of media and communication; technology as social practice; digital and interactive media; television and advertising; global media; online media; surveillance; alternative and tactical media; perceptual media.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 Tuition Fee
CAD 27,047 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Regina
CAD 20,600 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Student Visa For Canada
Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.
When Should I Apply?
4 to 6 months
Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.
Bank Account
No Need!
There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.
Duration of visa
Course Duration + 3 Months
The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.
Time to Wait for Visa
35 Days
It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.
Appointment
Required
It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.
How you can apply
Application Process
An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.
Fee
Visa Fee
The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.
Minimum Funds
833 CAD, 917 CAD
You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.
Any other expenses
Required
You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.
Medical Examination
Required
One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.
Language Skills
Not Required
one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.
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Work Permit
Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.
Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada
You can also work part-time on campus at your university.
Work Permit
Duration
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Working Hours
20 Hours/Week
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
List
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
Study Permit
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.
Duration of Work Permit
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Work Hours
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
Working after completing your course
In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.
Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.
Application
how can i apply
You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.
Application Documents Required
List
To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.
When to Apply?
One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.
How long does it take?
90 days
You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.
Duration
3 Years
The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.
Fees
CAD 255
The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.
Monthly Wages
CAD 1,600
An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.
Work Hours
No Limit
There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.
Required Documents
List
To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:
- Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
- Graduation Proof
- Proof of payment of work permit fees
- Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.
Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.
Information
Disclaimer
The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
