2025 at pda
Summer Programs
June 30 - July 25, 2025
Graphic Design
The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) Pathways and Partnerships Department and Pacific Design Academy are working in partnership to deliver an exciting four-week program designed to introduce students to the world of graphic design. The month-long course is designed to provide students an introductory grounding in graphic design. Upon successful completion students will earn 4 high school credits.
What you'll learn
in this program
Through a mix of classroom instruction and introduction to multiple industry-aligned Adobe software packages, students will explore key design concepts such as colour theory, typography, the fundamentals of visual communication, as well as have an introduction to motion graphics, web design, and photography.
Students will learn to define and apply the creative design process, guiding their work from initial concept to final execution. Students will also learn how to:
- Explore the fundamentals of typography, layout, and core design principles to create visually compelling work.
- Demonstrate foundational skills with industry-aligned software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, WordPress, and After Effects.
- Strengthen visual communication through brainstorming, research, and concept development.
Students will also learn how to:
- Utilize essential technical concepts such as image resolution, file formats, colour modes, and preparing files for output.
- Critically assess and refine design work through structured feedback, peer critique, and visual comparison.
- Explore layout and composition techniques for designing effective visuals across web and print platforms.
Program Schedule
Introduction to WordPress
9am–12pm
Instructor: Chance Morrow
Colour Theory
12:30pm–3:30pm
Instructor: Vida Akef
Introduction to Illustrator
9am–12pm
Instructor: Chance Morrow
Introduction to Graphic Design
12:30pm–3:30pm
Instructor: Kevin Zak
Introduction to Illustrator
9am–12pm
Instructor: Chance Morrow
Introduction to After Effects
12:30pm–3:30pm
Instructor: Matt Lussenburg
Photography and Photoshop
9am–12pm
Instructor: Tim West
Photography and Photoshop
12:30pm–3:30pm
Instructor: Tim West
Introduction to WordPress
9am–12pm
Instructor: Chance Morrow
Drawing and Illustration
12:30pm–3:30pm
Instructor: Vida Akef
SD61 Partnership
Chance Morrow
Instructor
Chance is a freelance graphic designer based in Victoria, BC, specializing in logo design, brand identity, and website design. With a background in marketing and a diploma in graphic design, he brings both strategic insight and creative skill to his work. Chance believes that a brand’s image should reflect the personality, purpose, and vision of the company behind it. By combining marketing knowledge with design expertise, he creates visual identities that are not only beautiful but also impactful and effective.
Course
Information
- I really loved all the teachers and felt very safe and accepted into this program. I really enjoyed my time here, thank you🩷
- I had an amazing time at PDA, and all the instructors were really fun! Thanks for having me as a part of this program!
- I liked this program a lot, taught me so much stuff way faster than I expected of myself 🙂
Upcoming classes for 2026:
TBC
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