Graduating Event Design

Course code VCDP 2495

Credit 3.0

Length 54.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students will draw on everything they’ve learned previously in their programs to brand and market the department's annual graduating event, which aims to connect VCC with the design industry while promoting students graduating from our programs. Students must start with ideation and the creation of a brand concept. Once the brand is established, students will work out the details of their event and create a marketing plan that strategically targets the right audiences and expresses the brand well. Finally, students will be responsible for producing all design elements required to complete the project. All work will be collaborative and organized by the students, building skill in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and project management.

Prerequisites

Completion of 67 credits of VCDP 1000- and/or 2000-level courses, or department permission.

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What you will learn

  • Marketing principles
  • Branding and brand messaging
  • Ideation
  • Event planning and promotion
  • Self-promotion
  • Visual communication
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Project management
  • Design thinking
  • File preparation for print and screen uses
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40885 May 5, 2026
to May 29, 2026
Lecture
Lab
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

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

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.