Graphic Communications Management - GCM

This April, media arts students from Pickering High School joined Graphic Communications Management for a hands-on workshop and visit!

Grade 11 and 12 students toured GCM’s facilities, explored the world of graphic communications, and learned how packaging, print, design, branding, and creative technology connect in the industry.

The group also participated in a hands-on packaging workshop led by GCM’s Will Snyder and Hayden McGreal, where they designed and produced their own packaging pieces.

It was great to introduce students to the creative and technical career pathways connected to graphic communications and the production industry.

Interested in bringing your students to visit GCM? Email [email protected] or learn more via the website linked in our bio.

Congratulations to Dr. Kris Krystosiak on receiving ’s Dean’s Service Award!

This award recognizes his distinguished service to Graphic Communications Management, including his generous support of students, colleagues, recruitment events, , , and the wider GCM community.

Krystosiak‘s steady engagement, collaborative spirit, and positivity continue to strengthen the sense of community within our school.

Congratulations! Learn more about GCM through our website at the link in bio.

The finished hand-lettered posters from GCM 806: Advanced Typography are now on display at the !

Created by students and led by Lecturer Diana Varma, the posters are part of the Type Takeover project that brought a live typography experience to the SLC on March 19.

Stop by the 5th and 6th floors to take a look, read the placards, and see the creative work our students produce.

Explore more student work and learn about GCM through the link in bio.

third-year student Sheilae Siagian is helping youth explore print careers through Sheilae the Print Nerd, a short-form video series created with Canadian Print Scholarships!

The series introduces Grade 10 students to career opportunities in Canada’s printing and imaging industry by connecting everyday printed products to the people, skills, and technologies behind them.

As she prepares to enter her third year, Sheilae encourages incoming GCM students to take advantage of new opportunities, step outside their comfort zones, and get involved both in and beyond the classroom.

Congratulations Sheilae on helping bring print careers to life for future students! Link in bio to watch the Sheilae the Print Nerd videos.

*Video credit: Canadian Print Scholarships

Earlier this month, 44 students from two Brantford high schools visited for a morning of hands-on learning and creative exploration!

Students from St. John’s College and Assumption College School joined us in the Heidelberg Centre labs for a sticker-making workshop led by Lecturer Jay Wong, with support from students Kat Chan and Shan Ali.

They also received personalized heat transfer stickers and small packaging boxes, designed and printed at GCM.

Interested in bringing your students to GCM? Email [email protected] or visit the link in our bio.

Fourth-year student Mariah Williams wrapped up her eight-month internship as a Graphic Design & Community Management Intern at in April 2026!

Throughout the 2025/2026 academic year, Mariah worked with clients and creative teams while strengthening her creative and professional communication skills.

Her advice to incoming GCM students? “When applying for internships, take a chance on every opportunity that interests you because you never know what experience, skills, or passion you might discover along the way!”

Congratulations Mariah on completing your internship! Link in bio to learn more about how GCM helps students gain industry experience.

On April 24, GCM lecturer Lee Eldridge co-hosted another amazing CreativeMornings Toronto, a monthly meetup bringing together creatives from across Toronto!

Under the global theme of Ember, sound artist Bianca Lee presented Trusting the Nudge to explore how sound can nurture calm and presence in an overstimulated world.

is back on May 29 for "Take the Brief Personally" with Alex Furrer, founder of The Startup Storytellers. Alex will share how to communicate what you stand for and articulate it in ways that truly move people.

📅 Friday, May 29 | 8:15–10:00 AM
📍 The Catalyst, RCC (80 Gould St)

Register for free tickets via the link in our bio to connect with the GCM community!

Last semester, students in GCM 461: Workflow Automation explored how AI can support real-world industry workflows through a partnership with Evormore.

Using Canadian-hosted infrastructure provided by Evormore, students designed AI Agents and developed workflow automation solutions tied to industry production challenges.

Through their work with Evormore, students also explored the importance of keeping organizational knowledge, workflows, and data within the control of the people and organizations that create them.

Thank you to Evormore for supporting experiential learning opportunities for GCM students. Learn more about GCM at TMU via the link in our bio and Evormore at evormore.ai

awarded for excellence in research at the Phoenix Challenge College Competition (PCC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

Hosted at the annual FTA Forum, the Phoenix Challenge brings together universities and colleges from across North America to tackle industry-focused flexographic printing and packaging challenges through research, design, and print production.

students received recognition for ReplyCafe, a flexographic branding and packaging project developed for an independent cafe in downtown Toronto.

Their advice to incoming GCM students? “Get involved early and explore different GCM clubs and opportunities. Trying new things will help you discover your interests and shape your path in the industry.”

Congratulations to the student team and faculty supervisor Kris Krystosiak on this recognition!

Team members: Gia Sharma, Lilly Clements, Ivana Vukmirovic, Andrew Whelan, Shumadee Pillay-Iyaloo, Shaafi Usman, Kailey Chen, Tristan Tang, Kaajal Sandhu, Shan Ali, Jordan Grey, Tiffany Fong, and Dani Zeiler

Thinking about studying Graphic Communications Management (GCM) at TMU? Join our Virtual Drop-In Sessions this spring! 💻

Connect with current students and staff, learn more about the program, and ask questions about life at GCM in an informal Zoom setting.

📅 Every Wednesday from April 29 to June 3
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Virtual on Zoom

🔗 Zoom link in bio to join!

Want to learn more about GCM? Visit our website (link in bio) or email us at [email protected].