Program learning outcomes outline what Mohawk's graduates need to know and be able to do after they complete this program.

Initially, most program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators. Now, they are reviewed and updated during program review, in consultation with employers, graduates, and current students.

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Vocational Standards

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.
2. Employ the design process to create design solutions that meet the project objectives and the needs of the client and/or user.
3. Plan, create and use photography, illustration and typography in design layouts to meet the requirements of the creative brief.
4. Design, develop and create a variety of media products using relevant, current and/or emerging technologies.
5. Communicate ideas, design concepts and opinions clearly and persuasively to others.
6. Use recognized industry practices throughout the design process and related business tasks.
7. Plan, implement, and evaluate graphic design projects using project management skills to deliver quality work to clients according to schedule and within budget.
8. Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations.
9. Keep current with visual media design trends, technologies and industry practices using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.

Essential Employability Skills

All graduates with the following Ontario College credentials, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma, must be able to reliably demonstrate Essential Employability Skills in a combination of the following 11 skill areas:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
6. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
7. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others.
9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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