Where creativity becomes a career
Build beautiful brands for print, then bring them to life online. No coding experience is required—we build your skill set step-by-step for a guaranteed career placement.
Deadline March 1st
What this program will teach you
Branding & Print
Digital Marketing
Master the visual identity process, from 2D composition and typography to developing complete branding identity packages (logos, stationery, packaging).
Gain essential skills in making digital content perform with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Optimization (SMO), and Web Animation.
Web & Digital Design
Photography
Learn to build responsive, modern online experiences, covering Responsive Web Design, HTML/CSS coding, Website Interface Design, and platform mastery using Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress.
Perfect your skills with a camera and learn to frame your pictures, edit your pictures and the many different settings on a DSLR Camera.
“After JAC, I attended York University’s program, where I continued my design education. The technical skills and stage experience I acquired, gave me a clear advantage over my classmates.”
Wayne Spiegel, Class of 2010
Later worked as a Product Designer for AR/VR at Facebook
Curriculum: Skills & Software Mastery
Digital-Focused Design
Traditional & Branding Careers
These roles often command higher salaries and are growing rapidly, requiring a strong understanding of user behaviour and technology.
User Experience (UX) Designer
User Interface (UI) Designer
Web Designer
Motion Graphics Designer/Animator
Digital Designer
These careers are often centred around core graphic design principles like typography, colour theory, and print production.
Brand Identity Designer
Packaging Designer
Publication Designer / Layout Artist
Illustrator / Digital Artist
Environmental Graphic Designer
Leadership & Strategy Roles
Independent & Corporate Roles
With experience, graphic designers can move into positions that involve creative oversight and management.
Art Director
Creative Director
Production Artist
Freelance Graphic Designer.
In-House Designer
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
— Steve Jobs
Future Projects
Brand Expo
Vernisage
Students will work together to create a brand and bring it to life, they will showcase their brand to the school
At the end of their third year students will showcase all of their work to the school, family and friends allowing them to showcase their skills and connect with people
Stage
Global Project
At the end of their last semester, students will participate in a stage allowing them to gain working experience in the field.
At the end of each semester students will participate in a project that will include work in each class which will come together to create a final project
Portfolio Showcase
View the portfolio of 2025’s graduating students!
Maëlle Choinière
Toshi Ikoma
Adriana Triassi
Brandon Yaw Kan Tong
Olivia Sheffren
Kristine Parry
Admission Requirements
CEGEP Requirements
Program Prerequisites
A Secondary School Diploma which includes:
- Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
- Secondary 5 Second Language
- Secondary 4 Mathematics
- Secondary 4 Science and Technology OR Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology
- Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education
OR a Secondary School Vocational Diploma which includes:
- Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
- Secondary 5 Second Language
- Secondary 4 Mathematics
No specific prerequisites are required for this program.
Please Note
Applicants who have not studied in Québec must have education deemed equivalent by the College.
Connect with the Program
John Abbott College – Graphic and Web Design Program
21275 Lakeshore Road, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, H9X 3L9
Email: [Program Email Address Placeholder]
Phone: (514) 457-6610 ext. [Program Extension Placeholder]
How to Apply
How to Apply
Admissions Office
John Abbott College is affiliated with the Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) and uses its online application service.
The application deadline is March 1.
Warning: The documents and payment must be submitted by the deadline.
Program start: Fall
514-457-6610 x5358, 5355 & 5361
admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca
Graphic and Web Design Department
gwd@johnabbott.qc.ca
To Apply
* Complete the online SRAM application
* Select John Abbott and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number: 570.G0
(Program name which appears on SRAM website – Office System Technology: Micropublishing and Hypermedia)
* Upload any necessary documents directly to your online SRAM application
Students whose prerequisites are more than five years old should contact the Admissions Office.