Design Formation
Costs
Minimum program tuition
Tuition is approximate for the shortest program duration and is based on the minimum requirements for completion.
Estimated tuition cost: $6,586
Additional costs and fees will apply and are subject to change.
Scholarships
Langara College scholarships and awards are intended to recognize and support the outstanding achievement of our students.
All scholarship and award recipients must satisfy the following criteria for departmental scholarships:
- be a full-time Regular Studies student in the semester for which the scholarship or award will be received
- currently registered in a minimum of nine credits and in a minimum of nine credits in one of the past two semesters
- enrolled in at least their second semester of study
- must be in good standing at the College
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- meet any additional scholarship criteria specified by a donor; these can be found under the scholarship name on our website
- most departmental scholarships do not require applications and students are selected by recommendation by program Faculty when they meet the specific scholarship criteria. If applications are required, please check with the specific department chair of the program
Scholarship and award recipients must satisfy all criteria specified by a donor, unless the donor agrees to waive those criteria.
Specific criteria for scholarships awarded in the Spring semester:
Active Replica Immersive Environment Scholarship
To be awarded to a third term student who has the highest average GPA in DSGN 1156 Experiential Design I, DSGN 1256 Experiential Design II and DSGN 2156 Experiential Design III. The recipient must have a demonstrated interest and skill in immersive experiential design.
DA Architects Interior Design Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic success with the highest CGPA across the interior design stream of the design formation program.
Joe Average Community Service Award
To be given to a second-year student in good academic standing, studying in a Creative Arts program, including but not limited to Diploma in Design Formation, Diploma in Fine Arts, Diploma in Professional Photography or Diploma in Theatre Arts. Students who have completed a Certificate in Film Arts and are registered for a second Certificate in Film Arts are also eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0, have completed at least 30 program credits, and be registered full-time (minimum 9 credits) in the term the award is granted as well as full-time in at least one of the previous two terms.
The Design Formation Faculty Award
To be awarded to a student in thind or fourth term of the program, demonstrates high degree of commitment and supports colleagues through their learning process.
The Design Formation Faculty Scholarship
To be awarded to a student in fourth term of the program and has the greatest increased change in GPA through terms one-three.
Specific criteria for scholarships awarded in the Summer semester:
Active Replica Immersive Environment Scholarship
To be awarded to a third term student who has the highest average GPA in DSGN 1156 Experiential Design I, DSGN 1256 Experiential Design II and DSGN 2156 Experiential Design III. The recipient must have a demonstrated interest and skill in immersive experiential design.
Joe Average Community Service Award
To be given to a second-year student in good academic standing, studying in a Creative Arts program, including but not limited to Diploma in Design Formation, Diploma in Fine Arts, Diploma in Professional Photography or Diploma in Theatre Arts. Students who have completed a Certificate in Film Arts and are registered for a second Certificate in Film Arts are also eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0, have completed at least 30 program credits, and be registered full-time (minimum 9 credits) in the term the award is granted as well as full-time in at least one of the previous two terms.
Specific criteria for scholarships awarded in the Fall semester:
Active Replica Immersive Environment Scholarship
To be awarded to a third term student who has the highest average GPA in DSGN 1156 Experiential Design I, DSGN 1256 Experiential Design II and DSGN 2156 Experiential Design III. The recipient must have a demonstrated interest and skill in immersive experiential design.
Baker's Association of BC Scholarship
To be awarded to students enrolled in the third term of the design formation program who are deemed “most promising” based on their creative and academic achievement.
Bob Neighbors Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who has completed the first year of the design formation program with a high level of academic achievement in graphics. The chosen recipient will be a student who freely shares their knowledge and abilities with others and supports their colleagues during their learning process.
Design Formation Graduates' Studio Scholarship
Recognizes a student from the design formation program who has attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in first-year studio courses and has been a positive role-model and creative contributor to his/her peers.
Design Formation Visual Presentation Award
Recognizes a student who is enrolled in the third term of the design formation program. The recipient must demonstrate a keen interest in the visual presentation field, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in DDSN 1152 and 1252.
Joe Average Community Service Award
To be given to a second-year student in good academic standing, studying in a Creative Arts program, including but not limited to Diploma in Design Formation, Diploma in Fine Arts, Diploma in Professional Photography or Diploma in Theatre Arts. Students who have completed a Certificate in Film Arts and are registered for a second Certificate in Film Arts are also eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0, have completed at least 30 program credits, and be registered full-time (minimum 9 credits) in the term the award is granted as well as full-time in at least one of the previous two terms.
Molson Coors Canada Scholarship
To be awarded to the design formation program student who achieves the highest combined grade point average in the first year of DSGN 1151, 1152, 1153, and 1154. The recipient must also, in judgment of the faculty, demonstrate the highest level of creativity and commitment to these studios.
Rajean C. Salmon Scholarship
Goes to students registered in third term of the design formation program who demonstrate the highest level of creativity, commitment, and determination to succeed in the design formation program. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the first two terms of the program.
The Design Formation Faculty Award
To be awarded to a student in thind or fourth term of the program, demonstrates high degree of commitment and supports colleagues through their learning process.
The Design Formation Faculty Scholarship
To be awarded to a student in fourth term of the program and has the greatest increased change in GPA through terms one-three.