Information designers use human-centric processes to deliver the right content, at the right time, to the right audience. Build your skills in problem-solving, design-thinking, writing, data visualization and usability testing. Learn to develop information products that are clear, concise and visually engaging in online, print, mobile and even augmented and virtual reality environments. Information designers translate complicated information (data) into simple, understandable and useful content for business and citizens, advocating for all users.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Unique program — User-centric and research-based, that is focused on hands-on learning.
Paid work experience — graduate with a minimum of 450 hours of paid work experience
Portfolio development — Leave with a portfolio of work that you can showcase when looking for employment
International opportunities - Complete a semester abroad – from Austria to New Zealand
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
User-experience designer
Content management strategist
Web and mobile developer
Virtual reality user interface developer
Graphic designer
Multimedia and info graphic specialist
Creative director
Communications coordinator
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Lincoln Park Campus (Main Campus)
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW,
Calgary,
Alberta,
T3E 6K6, Canada
High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses.
Admission to the Bachelor of Communication - Information Design requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).
Applicants in all admission categories must present:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)
MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB): 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Application Deadline - April 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Experienced and passionate faculty teach future-focused programs that meet the needs of evolving industries.