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In Canada's top advertising program, students take a combo of classes including graphic design, branding, strategy, art direction and creative copywriting. More than half of students get offered jobs before they even graduate at Canada’s only four-year university advertising program. Students learn storytelling from many different points of views and are encouraged to challenge tradition and consider different viewpoints and values.
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Adelle Kingma
Adelle Kingma

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Adelle Kingma

“While considering my thesis project, I realized that adult learners crave convenience and effectiveness but are overwhelmed by monotonous, outdated methods of instruction. They want to feel empowered by learning that fits their fast-paced lives and... More

Chloe Lorenzo
Chloe Lorenzo

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Chloe Lorenzo

“Making and connecting with care. ”

Rachel Voong
Rachel Voong

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Rachel Voong

“Pick it up, feel it, see how design moves you. This isn’t the end of a shopping trip, it’s the start of big ideas. ”

Avery Droumtsekas
Avery Droumtsekas

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Avery Droumtsekas

“The biggest barrier I face to self-actualisation is a full scratch disk! ”

Swarnarekha Pandey
Swarnarekha Pandey

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Swarnarekha Pandey

“Two truths and a lie: A monkey once peed on me, I backpacked through 7 countries in 14 days, and I am fluent in Dutch. Enjoy figuring that out while you go through my work. ”

Svetlana Soloveva
Svetlana Soloveva

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Svetlana Soloveva

“Big dreams find their way—especially when you move with them. More

Fizza Najarali
Fizza Najarali

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Fizza Najarali

“Work That Speaks. Energy That Stays. More

Kaiying Zhang
Kaiying Zhang

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Kaiying Zhang

“Multidisciplinary designer exploring brand, experiences, and culture through creative strategy and human-centred design. ”

Chantelle Wong
Chantelle Wong

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Chantelle Wong

“I bring the fleeting narratives of our dreams to life, creating experiences you can see, feel, and connect with through storytelling. ”

Alina Rashid
Alina Rashid

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Alina Rashid

“Through my work, I seek to explore the intersections of design, color, and storytelling using innovative techniques. Committed to inclusivity and representation, I strive to highlight diverse narratives and inspire positive change. ”

Mohammad Khan
Mohammad Khan

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Mohammad Khan

“Mohammad Khan likes writing fun lines. Honestly, he can’t help but use humour where applicable. Though, he keeps his work rooted in storytelling and hopes to spark connection amongst all. More

Alexander Araujo
Alexander Araujo

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Alexander Araujo

“GradEx, FedEx, AlEx???? The Stars are Aligning. ”

Sarah Jiwoo Chung
Sarah Jiwoo Chung

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Sarah Jiwoo Chung

“futurabones. ”

Juanita Castro
Juanita Castro

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Juanita Castro

“Welcome to my mind! It's gonna be fun, I promise. ”

Nhi Nguyen
Nhi Nguyen

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Nhi Nguyen aka. Dieu Bay

“I am always becoming, never just being. ”

Alma Mahmood
Alma Mahmood

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Alma Mahmood

“Started filming silly dances in high school and somehow ended up here. ”

Verity Badov
Verity Badov

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Verity Badov

“... ”

Andrew Cull
Andrew Cull

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Andrew Cull

“As a creative who thrives at the crossroads of art, design, and strategy, I’m driven by a passion for pushing boundaries and turning bold ideas into compelling narratives. ”

Stephanie Lee
Stephanie Lee

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Stephanie Lee

“Experience never goes out of fashion. Creativity never ends.Make space for your ideas. More

Alisa Vartazarian
Alisa Vartazarian

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Alisa Vartazarian

Chi Phan
Chi Phan

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Chi Phan

“My best work happens when I don’t know what I'm doing. ”

Miki Simkins
Miki Simkins

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Miki Simkins

Tasnimah Ahmed
Tasnimah Ahmed

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Tasnimah Ahmed

“I just want Netflix to hire me one time ”

Thomas Sloan
Thomas Sloan

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Thomas Sloan

Julia Monteleone
Julia Monteleone

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Julia Monteleone

Jodi Zano
Jodi Zano

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Jodi Zano

Vazgen Gyulkhandanyan
Vazgen Gyulkhandanyan
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