Vancouver Career College is pleased to announce its new Graphic Design Technology Specialist diploma program. The first class will begin on May 30th at the Burnaby campus.

The Graphic Design Technology Specialist program teaches students to become proficient in a host of industry-standard software, such as QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and After Effects.

This is an excellent program that prepares students for the new realities of the design and multimedia industries, says Bohdan Bilan, Vice President of Academics for Vancouver Career College. Design technology continues to progress rapidly, and this program is tailored to help students keep pace.

Students learn to create digital images, develop editing and processing skills and become specialists in using technology to digitally manipulate photos, create website prototypes and application interfaces. They will also learn to produce interactive digital media projects, including motion graphics.

Graduates of this program are prepared to seek employment in multimedia and digital support, such as web and graphic design specialists, design software specialists, or other roles in the digital media and graphics field.

There is a strong demand in BC for workers with the skills and training they receive in this program, says Larry Heinzlmeir, Vice-President of Marketing, Vancouver Career College. The Graphic Design Technology program serves this industry demand by producing highly skilled design technology professionals who are assets to their employers.

For more information about the Graphic Design Technology Specialist program at Vancouver Career College, go to http://www.vccollege.ca

About Vancouver Career College

Vancouver Career College is dedicated to providing students with the highest standard of education and career training, with all programs granted approval by the provincial government of British Columbia. With small classes, industry-relevant programs and six convenient locations across BC, Vancouver Career College is one of the regions leading career training schools with solid results in job placement for graduates.

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Vancouver Career College is rolling out a brand-new Graphic Design diploma program at its Burnaby and Kelowna campuses in response to increased demand for well- trained digital and multimedia specialists.

According to Pixel to Product, the first annual report on Canadas digital media economy, digital agencies project between 10% and 24% growth in revenue and 73.4% of them will expand their labour force in 2011. For students and recent grads looking to launch their career, this survey indicates the high demand for professionals with advance software skills and a knack for staying on top of emerging technologies and trends.

What background do graphic designers need to meet todays new market requirements? For those interested in pursuing careers in this fast-paced, tech-savvy industry, the Graphic Design program at Vancouver Career College will train them to master the cutting-edge technology used by design professionals in the field. Through hands-on training, students will acquire a foundation in art and design, as well as hardware and software skills needed to work on graphic design projects. This program teaches students to become proficient with a host of industry-standard software, such as QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and After Effects. They will also create a strong portfolio of work which is essential to launch a career after graduation.

Vancouver Career College is accepting applications for the Graphic Design program in Burnaby and Kelowna. More information can be found at http://www.vccollege.ca. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

About Vancouver Career College

Vancouver Career College is dedicated to providing students with the highest standard of education and career training, with all programs granted approval by the provincial government of British Columbia. With small classes, industry-relevant programs and six convenient locations across BC, Vancouver Career College is one of the regions leading career training schools with solid results in job placement for graduates.

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