Pacific Design Academy

Pacific Design Academy Offering professional design certificate programs with a dynamic curriculum that responds to the evolving needs of the marketplace.

The Pacific Design Academy is at the forefront of a new kind of education in the design arts of Graphic, Fashion, and Interior Design together with Architectural Building Technology. We strive to provide affordable programs with curriculum that moves, changes and responds to the dynamic needs of industries. Our students develop marketable skills, while fostering individual ability in a comfortable, collaborative, and creative environment.

a week in the life of an interior design student at Pacific Design Academystudying materials, developing ideas, and slow...
05/30/2026

a week in the life of an interior design student at Pacific Design Academy

studying materials, developing ideas, and slowly turning concepts into form through process and detail

Celebrating Abby McLeish-Shaw (Interior Design) and Yuna Maruhara (Graphic Media Design), recipients of bursaries at the...
05/29/2026

Celebrating Abby McLeish-Shaw (Interior Design) and Yuna Maruhara (Graphic Media Design), recipients of bursaries at the 2026 Victoria Visual Arts Legacy Society Inspiration Gala ✨

We’re incredibly proud of you both and honoured to see your work recognized.

Congratulations on this amazing achievement!

✨ STUDENT SHOWCASE GIVEAWAY ✨To celebrate our Student Showcase this weekend, we’re excited to be partnering with Riverwo...
05/29/2026

✨ STUDENT SHOWCASE GIVEAWAY ✨

To celebrate our Student Showcase this weekend, we’re excited to be partnering with Riverwood Crafting Co. for a special giveaway! 🎉

🎁 Two winners will be selected:

• Prize 1: A beautiful handcrafted wooden board by Riverwood Crafting Co.

• Prize 2: A FREE evening or weekend workshop of your choice at PDA + bring a friend for 50% off

How to enter:

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3. Share to your story for an extra entry (optional!)

🗓 Giveaway opens today and closes Sunday, May 31st!

📣 Winners announced shortly after the showcase

Good luck, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

See how students explore fashion through cultures around the world ✨ From traditional influences to modern interpretatio...
05/29/2026

See how students explore fashion through cultures around the world ✨

From traditional influences to modern interpretations, each illustration tells its own story.

Student Spotlight ✨ Featuring work by Alexa Hangs-Copeland from our Graphic Design program.Alexa’s work showcases creati...
05/28/2026

Student Spotlight ✨

Featuring work by Alexa Hangs-Copeland from our Graphic Design program.

Alexa’s work showcases creativity and a unique design perspective. We love seeing our students bring their ideas to life and share their talent through design.

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Spend your summer creating, designing, and building new skills ✦Our Graphic Design Summer Program is perfect for aspirin...
05/27/2026

Spend your summer creating, designing, and building new skills ✦

Our Graphic Design Summer Program is perfect for aspiring designers and creatives looking to explore branding, typography, digital design, illustration, and more in a hands-on environment.

FREE for SD61 students!

Learn industry tools, work on creative projects, and build your portfolio this summer at Pacific Design Academy, while earning 4 high school CREDITS!

Register now —> limited spots available.

From draft to runway ✂️✨Two pieces, one journey, starting from the first garment draft and ending with a finished runway...
05/26/2026

From draft to runway ✂️✨

Two pieces, one journey, starting from the first garment draft and ending with a finished runway look.

Watching ideas turn into real garments never gets old.

Ready to start shooting better photos? 📸This Digital Photography workshop will teach you how to use your DSLR in manual ...
05/23/2026

Ready to start shooting better photos? 📸

This Digital Photography workshop will teach you how to use your DSLR in manual mode, understand lighting and composition, and edit like a pro using Adobe Lightroom.

Hands-on sessions, real practice, and beginner-friendly guidance, perfect if you want to actually understand your camera, not just use auto mode.

Starts July 14 | Tues & Thurs 6–8pm | Victoria BC
6 weeks | $495

Apply now ✨

Thinking about a future in design or film? Join us for our Open House on June 11 at 6 PMTour the campus, meet instructor...
05/22/2026

Thinking about a future in design or film?

Join us for our Open House on June 11 at 6 PM

Tour the campus, meet instructors and students, explore student work, and learn more about programs at Pacific Design Academy.

Whether you’re interested in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, or Motion Picture Production, this is a great chance to discover what studying at PDA is all about.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Make your own short film 🎬This 4-week Filmmaking 101 workshop takes you from idea to final cut, script writing, camera w...
05/22/2026

Make your own short film 🎬

This 4-week Filmmaking 101 workshop takes you from idea to final cut, script writing, camera work, sound, editing, and everything in between.

Hands-on, beginner-friendly, and built for anyone who wants to actually make films, not just watch them.

Starts June 20 | Saturdays 10–1pm | Victoria BC
4 weeks | $360

Apply now —> spots are limited 🎥

Address

8 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC
V8W1T8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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+12503833631

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