Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown)

Georgian College is the first and only Canadian institute that got honoured as an Ashoka Changemaker College. It was incorporated in 1967 during the inception of the College System of Ontario. This college has an 81% acceptance rate and boasts of seven campuses in several locations of Ontario, thereby encompassing a total area of 21,000 square kilometres. The Downtown Barrie location of this institute is home to the Arch and Helen Brown Design and Digital Arts Centre. Barrie’s downtown is the city centre, and students would find unique dining experiences, boutiques, specialty shops, and many other attractive areas at this place. Some of the noteworthy annual events taking place here include Winterfest (February), Barrie Waterfront Festival (May), Celebrate Barrie (June), Promenade Days (June to July), etc. Students interested in a creative career can opt for any of the award-winning Design and Visual Arts programs of this institute. The various Georgian College programs include a 1-year Certificates program in Art and Design Fundamentals. Individuals can opt for the 2-year diploma programs in Graphic Design Production, Interior Decorating and Fine Arts. Georgian College - Design and Digital Arts Centre (Barrie Downtown) offers a 3-year Advanced Diplomas program in the field of Graphic Design and a 4-year degree program in Honours Bachelor of Interior Design (Co-op). Besides these, students can opt to acquire 1 or 2 years of Graduate Certificates in Project Management, Kitchen and Bath Design and Museum and Gallery Studies.