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  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Duration: Two Years

Alternate Year Intake.

LOCATION/DELIVERY MODES & DATES
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Prince Philip Drive Campus - On Campus delivery - September 2026

This program is currently undergoing a program review, which may result in some courses being changed, removed, and/or re-sequenced.

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Overview

Show me more about...PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS | DID YOU KNOW? | OBJECTIVES

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Prince Philip Drive Campus - On Campus delivery - September 2026

This program is currently undergoing a program review, which may result in some courses being changed, removed, and/or re-sequenced.

The power of print.
 
Printing is an ancient practice that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry in Canada today. Along with a multitude of digital mediums, the printing of books, magazines, brochures, banners, art, clothing and more keeps graphic communications at the forefront of this fast-paced industry.
 
Advances in modern technology have revolutionized the business world and companies are constantly diversifying and in search of talented and ambitious graduates. With our modernized equipment and real-world work environment as your learning ground, you’ll be in high demand with your training in electronic pre-press and post-press operations and the latest printing and production technologies. You’ll become proficient in basic layout and design, screen printing and computer software applications including page layout, image manipulation and computer graphics. For today’s workforce, you also need a balance of skills in colour proofing and digital printing. Our program follows national skills standards for the printing and graphic communications industry.
 
Our equipment is constantly modernized to offer an expanded range of technical skills. Skills such as those acquired using our wide-format inkjet printer for display graphics and applied to various surfaces including vehicles and clothing. Skills required for printing industry standard material such as brochures, magazines, business cards and more, are honed using our Xerox Colour digital press. Our screen printing, embroidery, and dye sublimation machines enable print to be placed onto clothing and introduce a valuable group of skills required for the apparel industry. Our laser engraving machine is used to create rapid prototypes and we also have a vinyl cutter that is used to produce graphics for sign display. This learning ground offers the training for skills that are increasing in demand by the sign industry and hobbyists alike.

If this exciting, creative and hands-on field aligns with your future vision — apply now!
 
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Using practical skills to create projects such as banners, tickets, t-shirts and posters that are donated to nonprofit organizations
  • Applying print to walls, brick walls, ceilings, glass, vehicle parts
  • Collaborative projects with other CNA programs to print and apply graphics that help increase visual appeal
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Graduates are working at exciting careers throughout Canada and around the world.
  • Graduates have created props on site for various movie sets.
  • Students have won regional, provincial and national awards over the past decade.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate professional and personal competencies required for the printing and graphic industry.
  2. Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Apply a teamwork approach to problem-solving techniques.
  4. Demonstrate a hands-on knowledge of electronic pre-press methods and equipment.
  5. Operate traditional and digital printing equipment.
  6. Demonstrate strong technical skills for computer programs used in the printing and graphic industry.
  7. Demonstrate safe operation of bindery and finishing equipment.
  8. Operate graphic printing equipment such as: wide-format printer, embroidery machine, screen printing machine, laser cutter & engraver, fine-art printer, dye sublimation printer, and 3D printer.

Admission Requirements


1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
 
Note:
Basic computer literacy skills as well as strong core skills in English and Mathematics are definite assets for this program. These skills are important for success in the program.

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 Cr Le La
CM1400
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Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
GA1140
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Vector Graphics 2 2 1
GA1170
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Graphics Problem Solving 3 3 0
GA1230
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Finishing & Bindery I 3 2 2
GA1420
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Digital Page Layout I 3 2 3
GA1625
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Print Technology I 5 4 4
         
Semester 2 Cr Le La
GA1220
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Colour Management 3 3 0
GA1320
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Digital Printing I 5 4 2
GA1421
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Digital Page Layout II 3 2 3
GA1470
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Web Processes 2 2 1
GA2570
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Production Workflow 3 2 2
PY1200
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Photography I 3 2 3
         
Semester 3 (Intersession I) Cr Le La
GA1740
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Textiles Graphics & Imaging I 3 2 2
GA1750
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Display Graphics & Assembly I 3 2 2
GA1890
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Business Practices 3 3 0
         
Semester 4 Cr Le La
CM2200
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Oral Communication 2 2 0
GA1321
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Digital Printing II 5 4 2
GA1520
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Image Manipulation I 3 2 2
GA1626
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Print Technology II 5 4 4
GA2420
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Digital Page Layout III 3 2 3
         
Semester 5 Cr Le La
GA1231
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Finishing & Bindery II 3 2 2
GA1751
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Display Graphics & Assembly II 3 2 2
GA2320
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Digital Printing III 5 4 2
GA2750
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Advanced Graphics Imaging 4 2 6
Elective*   3 2 2
         
Semester 6 (Intersession) Cr Le La
FW1180
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Field Placement Preparation 1 1 wk 0
      (20 hrs/wk)  
FW2810
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Field Placement 4 0 4 wks
        (35 hrs/wk)
FW2811
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Field Placement Reflection 1 1 wk 0
      (20 hrs/wk)  
Intersession hours are actual and will not be adjusted.      
         
Graphic Communications Electives Cr Le La
EL1530
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Fine Art Printing 3 2 2
GA1741
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Textile Graphics & Imaging II 3 2 2

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program may be employed in many areas of the printing and graphic industry. Some of the entry-level positions include: design & layout agencies, commercial printers, in-plant printers, government agencies, digital copy centres, sign printers, and corporate promotional suppliers.


Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $1,197.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $572.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,581.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $2,291.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).


College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.
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