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Graphic Design Production – Packaging

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Semester 1
COMM LL041 Communications (Langs) 3.00
GRAP 10029 Sequetial Art Practices 2.00
GRAP 10030 Creative Application Principles 3.00
PCKG 10001 The Marketing of Packages 3.00
PCKG 10033 Package Software Application 3.00
Options:
GRAP 10031 Image Editing Fundamentals 2.00
GRAP 10032 Illustration Fundamentals 3.00
GRAP 10033 Digital Workflow Fundamentals 3.00
GRAP 10034 Sequential Art Production 3.00
Semester 2
CADM 10002 ArtiosCAD Computer Concepts 4.00
PCKG 10002 Packaging Specs & Applications 4.00
PCKG 10004 Corrugated Packaging Design 3.00
PCKG 10006 Introduction to Plastic Packaging 3.00
PCKG 10009 Rigid Packaging Design 4.00
Semester 3
CADM 10003 ArtiosCAD Creative Design 3.00
COMM LL122 Researching & Reporting - Lgs 3.00
PCKG 10003 Paperboard Packaging Design 3.00
PCKG 10007 Flexible Packaging Design 3.00
PCKG PN440 Food Preservation Packaging 3.00
OPEL XXXXX General Education (Elective) 2.00
Semester 4
COMM 10034 Active Citizenship 2.00
PCKG 10005 Protective Packaging Design 3.00
PCKG 10008 Packaging Machinery Applications 3.00
PCKG 10010 Packaging Costing 3.00
PCKG 10035 Packaging Science 4.00
PCKG PN401 Packaging Development 3.00
PCKG PN560 Packaging Regulations & Issues 2.00
Semester XX
WORK PN991 Work Experience 1 35.00
WORK PN992 Work Experience 2

35.00

WORK PN993 Work Experience 3 35.00
Ontario College Diploma,
Cooperative Education Program (467)

Brantford Campus, Two year Plus One-Year Internship
Start date: September

Highlights

  • Learn the design, manufacture and use of packaging
  • Explore the graphic, technical and structural considerations in the design of packaging systems
  • Understand the physical properties of material including paper, glass, metal and plastic and their applications in the design and manufacture of packages
  • Acquire the knowledge of containing, protecting, preserving and transporting products in a cost- effective and environmentally responsible manner
  • Degree transfer opportunities available with R.I.T. and Athabasca University

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Cooperative Education Advantage:

  • Earn while you learn with paid work semesters
  • The Mohawk Job Centre facilitates the development of program-related co-op and internship work opportunities for full-time students in this program
    Cooperative / Internship format

Career Opportunities

Industries of Employment:

  • Packaging Companies
  • Package Development Industries
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Industries

Occupational Categories:

  • Package Developers
  • Package Designers
  • Production Coordinators
  • Package Purchasing and Quality Assurance
  • Inside and Technical Sales

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including:
    • Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U or equivalent
  • Mature applicants are considered individually
  • Students are required to purchase kits containing materials for the completion of projects assigned. Costs for 2007 are about $200 for Year 1.

Award-winning Students

A trio of second-year students from Mohawk's Graphic Design Production program have won gold at a North American design competition. Read the Media Release from February 27, 2007.

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