I'm applying for a 2 year Diploma programme in Graphic Design.
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Trying to be someone else is a waste of the person you are®--Kurt Cobain.
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 27-07-06 11:43:59
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Originally posted by blink_guy
I'm applying for a 2 year Diploma programme in Graphic Design.
Check out this website:
http://mb.jobfutures.org/profiles/profile.cfm?site=graphic&lang=en&noc=5241
Apparently you can also do a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
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~ Morning rain
Hey morning rain, thank you so much for that link. The situation for graphic designers looks pretty bleak for now, and this I have gathered not only from that link but also by posting on various forums. Most of them are of the opinion that graphic designers are just not a valued bunch in Canada. As much as I wish this were not true, it is and it's the sad reality of the profession I am choosing to be in, but you know what, I love what I do and I am willing to work my bottom off to get a decent job. The pay (16k starting 
) looks so sad, isn't that minimum wage? (8~9CAD/hr?!) Nevertheless, coming to Canada is a dream, hell it's a passion of sorts and 15 years down the line I don't wanne kick myself for never having tried. That said, I cannot be in denial about the sorry state of the economy in general but it's a choice I'm making, so I'm going to stick with it. Thanks again for all the help, and who knows, I might be amongst the lucky few who get a job in a design studio where they actually value their designers 
As for doing Bachelors in Fine Arts, I wish I could but I cannot afford that course.4 years of tuition, no way. If I had that money I would have studied at Emily carr or ONCAD or ACAD but I don't, so I have to make do with this course.
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Trying to be someone else is a waste of the person you are®--Kurt Cobain.
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 27-07-06 14:19:52
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Originally posted by blink_guy
Hey morning rain, thank you so much for that link. The situation for graphic designers looks pretty bleak for now, and this I have gathered not only from that link but also by posting on various forums. Most of them are of the opinion that graphic designers are just not a valued bunch in Canada. As much as I wish this were not true, it is and it's the sad reality of the profession I am choosing to be in, but you know what, I love what I do and I am willing to work my bottom off to get a decent job. The pay (16k starting
As for doing Bachelors in Fine Arts, I wish I could but I cannot afford that course.4 years of tuition, no way. If I had that money I would have studied at Emily carr or ONCAD or ACAD but I don't, so I have to make do with this course.
My cousin is a graphic designer. She is employed by a city department. They pay much better than minimum wage.
You can start your own business or look for opportunities (if you are able to move once you graduate)..
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~ Morning rain
Hey, good to know your cousin is getting better then minimum wage. As for starting my own business is concerned, not until I get a PR cause I need to show the provincial govt that I have a stable job before applying for MPNP. Thanks again for your help!
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Trying to be someone else is a waste of the person you are®--Kurt Cobain.
Please guide if I have a job offer from my friend, what should I prepare for? and also give me tips for proceeding with application .The procedure is available... I need the tips.. finer points.
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