Studio: Fundamentals

Course code VCDP 2325

Credit 5.0

Length 108.0 hours

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In this course, students will dive into the management of professional design projects by working with real clients in the department's client studio. Students will be guided in learning important project management skills like task planning, scheduling, and budgeting. They will work collaboratively, improving their skills in communication, problem solving, creative thinking, and leadership by completing projects in teams. Alongside their client projects, students will also complete various instructor-led projects related to both project management and design fundamentals.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Creative briefs
  • Professional communication
  • Design presentations
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Collaboration strategies
  • Business and professional ethics
  • Design fundamentals (Adobe CC, branding, composition, layout, typography, colour, etc)
  • Client management case studies

1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70830 October 6, 2026
to November 27, 2026
Lecture
Lab
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.