September, 2026
From May, 2025 to May, 2026
The Certificate in Foundations in Design (FIND) is focused on you. Your potential. Your future career. Your voice as a designer. As a selective intake program, we offer seats in the program to the top 20 applicants based on an entrance package. This small class size gives you the personalized attention you deserve. Working closely with faculty and your fellow classmates, you'll learn and grow in a supportive community while achieving amazing results. Lead by seasoned design professionals, this program gives you the opportunity to focus your studies in a creative environment on fundamental design skills such as drawing, 2D and 3D design, software such as Adobe Creative Suite, plus develop methods in the creative process. You'll grow your skills through a variety of hands-on projects while exploring the diverse career options open to design professionals. Your portfolio is your chance to show us your creative skills and interests. As a selective intake program, we offer seats in the program to the top 20 applicants based on an entrance package. This small class size gives you the personalized attention you deserve. Working closely with faculty and your fellow classmates, you'll learn and grow in a supportive community while achieving amazing results. Our faculty of experienced, working professionals bring industry knowledge to guide your learning experience. Our small class sizes ensure that our faculty can mentor each student and help them realize their own unique potential.
Career Path
Designers are found in many industries creating everything from furniture to fashion, apps and sports equipment, branding, websites, publishing and the built environment. Certificate in Foundations in Design can start you on a career path in one of these exciting disciplines in Design Assistant, Freelance Illustrator, Junior Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising Assistant, Creative Production Assistant, Studio Assistant (Design or Art), Portfolio Development Intern, Exhibition Setup Assistant, Digital Content Creator (Design Focus), Branding Support Staff.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
From May, 2025 to May, 2026