The design industry is changing—and MacEwan’s Department of Design is leading the way. Our cutting-edge curriculum blends the artistic and the analytical, responding to industry demands for professionals who have experience with design crafting as well as design thinking.

Our students are more than applied artists—they are also applied social scientists who demonstrate the effectiveness of their work in addition to creating it. Our flexible programs invite students to choose their own path, preparing them for the complex, multi-faceted and exciting world of design.

Degree

In the Bachelor of Design, students learn the craft and the theory of design in state-of-the-art studios and classrooms.

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Post-diploma certificate

Build on your current diploma or degree by learning about digital experience design.

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Minors

We offer minors to students who are not in the Bachelor of Design. The minors focus on user experience and design skills.

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More than just a pretty space

With studios and classrooms purpose-built for 21st-century design students, our home in Allard Hall is every creator’s dream space. Cutting-edge computer labs, fully equipped design and photography studios, professional-grade video editing suites and light-filled drawing studios are complemented by a public art gallery, a five-storey central atrium and large exhibition halls.

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Allard Hall’s distinctive architecture has altered the city’s physical landscape—the inspiration and ideas that grow within its walls will reshape so much more.
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Students collaborate in classrooms with wall-to-wall whiteboards for brainstorming, sketching and presenting work.
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Allard Hall’s distinctive architecture inspires students to explore their creativity and curiosity.
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Our four video edit suites offer acoustic soundproofing and privacy, along with a microphone for recording voice-overs and high-end computer hardware to help students handle the most intensive renders. 
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Large classrooms provide plenty of room for collaboration, demonstrations and creativity. 
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From vivid green splashes to bright, natural light streaming in from windows, this creative environment wraps itself around you and won’t let go. 
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Our three photo studios are equipped with everything students need to realize their creative vision, including hot lights, strobes, softboxes, gels, scrims, reflectors and backdrops.

News

Instructors, fellow students and department alumni are learning in new and unexpected ways. Stay up-to-date with their accomplishments and endeavours.