- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In today’s changing creative environment, designers must do more than simply ‘design things.’ Designers apply visual communication principles to express their client's message, but they must also work within the context of a business strategy and goals to be fully successful. This course examines how design supports and reinforces a client’s business goals by applying critical components of the design process: research, analysis, concept development and evaluation. You will also explore standard business practices and how to work effectively with clients. Principles, concepts, and techniques will be applied through the comprehensive development of a large and major campaign project. You will analyze and evaluate course work through discussion, critiques, and verbal and written presentations.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$599.14 - $610.70 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Conduct basic research required for establishing project goals.
- Identify and use a range of research approaches.
- Identify resources for implementing more comprehensive research.
- Define a project’s goals and target audience in the context of a business’ goals.
- Write a professional business research report.
- Write a creative proposal for a presentation.
- Write key messages for campaigns.
- Work effectively with a client by implementing a process to achieve project goals.
- Develop creative concepts that are in line with business marketing strategy.
- Analyze and evaluate a design concept within a strategic campaign through development of a concept proposal.
- Implement standard business practices and ethics relating to the design profession.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Strategic Design For Business (GDES 2088) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of GDES 2088 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50149
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 11 weeks
- CRN 50149
- Domestic fees $599.14
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Shahab Pourtalebi
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- no class on Sept 30, Oct 14, or Nov 11 This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of GDES 2088 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91715
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 24
- 11 weeks
- CRN 91715
- Domestic fees $610.70
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Shahab Pourtalebi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No classes on February 17, 2024. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.