The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada | GDC Chapters | Arctic

2008-03-27

You are interested in being a member? Here are the six steps to joining the GDC’s Arctic Chapter.

Step 1:
What type of membership should you apply for? Professional Member (MGDC) $250, Licentiate Membership (LGDC) $185, Associate Member $130, Graduate Member $60 or Student Member $35. Click here to view the membership categories.

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Step 2:
Fill out our online membership application form. Ensure you include all necessary information. You are required to pay a $130 membership fee.

You will automatically be accepted as an Associate Member. To get Professional Membership you are required to submit a portfolio for our next review. Portfolio reviews are held twice a year in April and September, for exact review dates please check our website.

Step 3:
Put together your portfolio if required. Portfolio requirements vary on type of membership.

Professional Membership (MGDC): Enclose the remainder of your membership fee, a detailed resume with your completed Membership and Portfolio Information forms and a minimum of seven examples of your work, printed or digital.

Licentiate Membership (LGDC): Enclose the remainder of your membership fee, a detailed resume with your completed Membership and Portfolio Information forms and a minimum of three examples of your work, printed or digital.

Properly mounted and presented portfolios or well presented and organized PDFs are required.

Step 4:
Submit your membership form and portfolio to:

Erin Mohr, Secretary/VP Membership
P.O. Box 2805
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R1

tel. 867.444.9492
email: membership.arctic@gdc.net

Step 5:
Your portfolio will be reviewed by a portfolio review board.

Step 6:
You will be contacted by the VP Membership with the results and if you are accepted are then required to pay the remained of your membership fee.

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