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The York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design (YSDN) is the first and largest Bachelor of Design (BDes) program in Ontario and is offered jointly with Sheridan Institute.
The York University/Sheridan College Joint Program in Design (BDes) emphasizes creative, critical and strategic thinking, by synthesizing practice, theory and history to educate the design leaders of tomorrow. This program combines the faculty and resources of two leading institutions that are committed to excellence in teaching and to the development of the design discipline by engaging in pure and applied research. Students learn to address contemporary issues through effective design solutions by using relevant methodologies and visual principles of form, imagery, and typography.
Our curriculum reflects the distinct practical, research and theoretical needs of the design profession. It provides a comprehensive education within the ever-expanding discipline of graphic design. Our program strives to provide students with the skills in making and thinking necessary to succeed in contemporary practice. Additionally, courses in design studies provide an integrated approach to the history, research and theory, management and critical issues of design. YSDN students have access to a broad range of courses at York such as philosophy, women's studies, literature, film theory, art history and gender studies, among many other disciplines.
Students benefit from outstanding faculty, small classes, up-to-date facilities and dedicated technical support. Between third and fourth year, our internship program enables students to gain experience in a professional design firm. Students cap their final year by organizing and exhibiting their work in a graduation show in downtown Toronto. The students’ talent and dedication reflects itself at every opportunity. Students have received much recognition in regional, national and international competitions, and with private and government agencies in Canada, the USA and Europe.
Featured Facilities:
York's state-of-the-art Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Centre and Sheridan's new Sheldon Levy Centre boast nearly two hundred Macintosh work stations in 10 dedicated design studios utilizing the most current client-server systems and application software. Other equipment includes:
- Scanners and digital image readers
- Video editors and broadcasters
- Interactive display systems
- Letterpresses and historic lead and wood type
- Professional quality black and white and colour laser printers
- A large format (44" wide) Epson Stylus Pro 9880 colour inkjet printer
- Digital still and motion cameras
- CD and DVD burners
How to apply
The application process involves two steps:
1. Apply through either the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) or through the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS), but not both.
2. You must successfully complete the portfolio evaluation and interview.
For complete application information and portfolio requirements, visit the York/Sheridan Design Web site.
What makes this program unique:
- Explore the many exciting career options in the Design career guide.
- York/Sheridan Joint Program in Design students are the most talented and brightest students from Canada and around the world. Our students have been very successful in annual national and international competitions held by industry and professional organizations. The Design Students Association (DSA) actively supports students and provides an important social network.
- Students completing the BDes program can also concurrently complete the requirements for the Professional Certificate in Digital Design or the Cross-Disciplinary Certificate in Digital Media.