return on investment
Learn fast,
Earn fast.
At Pacific Design Academy, you can graduate in just 12 to 24 months—up to two years ahead of traditional university grads—earning an average entry-level design salary of $45,000 and potentially making $90,000 before your peers even enter the field.
Our Diploma Programs
Graphic Media
Design
Design that Works
Fashion
Design
Where Style Meets Story
Interior
Design
Space with Intention
Architectural Building Technology
From Draft to Detail
App & Web
Development
Code Meets Creativity
Motion Picture Production
Storytelling in Motion
What our Alumni say
Erika Carney
Interior Design 2024
"My time at Pacific Design Academy has allowed me to connect with so many wonderful people. From the caring staff and fellow students to the broader design community within Victoria."
Vanessa Lee
Graphic Media Design 2024
"I believe I will be able to apply the design skills I’ve learned at PDA effectively and create impactful designs. One of the best experiences I’ve had at PDA is witnessing my significant improvement over the past two years."
Maya Chapman
Fashion Design 2024
“Equipped with industry knowledge and practical skills, my instructors at PDA have given me so much insight into the world of fashion.”
Juan Carlo Cruis
Fashion Design 2024
“Studying Fashion Design at PDA has been a game-changer. The program’s fast-paced environment and the guidance of our incredible instructors have honed my skills and boosted my confidence.”
Emily Walton
Architectural Building Technology 2024
"The environment and opportunity for learning at PDA is amazing! Every instructor has an incredible knowledge base and experience in the workforce to prepare you for a career in design.”
Vanessa Valdez
Interior Design 2024
“Studying Interior Design at PDA has provided me with invaluable hands-on experience, refining my skills under the guidance of dedicated instructors who foster creativity and innovation.”
Landon Johnston
Motion Picture Production 2023
"As a filmmaker, I’ve grown so much, just being absorbed in this program for the last year. I just feel night and day in comparison to when I started."
Chance Morrow
Graphic Media Design 2023
"During my time at PDA I feel like I grew quite a lot. Something about being creative and artistic, I goes hand-in-hand with self-reflection…how I want to be seen in the world.”
Elyse Petrie
Motion Picture Production 2023
The highlights have been learning about the film fundamentals of the industry from top to bottom, the help and support from my teachers and peers, being able to collaborate creatively with my peers and being able to create really fun/cool pieces of film work throughout the year
PDA Student PortfolioWork
The PDA Student Portfolio is a living gallery of creativity in motion—featuring work from across all programs, from first drafts to final collections. These projects reflect our students’ evolving skills, bold ideas, and growing confidence as they take creative risks, solve real-world challenges, and build the kind of work that makes them—and us—proud.
Built for Bold Thinkers, Made for Real Careers
