Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2021 begin Friday, November 6, 2020 on SlideRoom
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver? Study at the IDEA School of Design!
The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at Capilano University in North Vancouver has a reputation for industry-ready graduates. Entry to the Bachelor of Design is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: Blood Bricks — 22 x 28 Collage, Prismacolor, acrylic paint, and electrical tape on mixed media paper by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024) as part of her application portfolio.
““Blood Bricks” is a poster tackling the growing issues of modern child slavery. This piece depicts children in India who are forced to carry pounds of bricks for survival while shedding blood for the livelihood of their family.”
Below are additional samples from first year student application portfolios. See Student Applications on our blog for more samples.
Portfolio submission: “Pen, ink, and watercolour. Prompt: Whale.” by Anais Bayle (IDEA Grad 2024)
“My work here focuses on showcasing my ability to explore various mediums to enhance mood and depth.”
Portfolio submission: Other Side — Illustrator and Photoshop by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024) (12"x12")
“Other Side” is inspired by another one of Conan Gray's songs (shown below) which I resonate personally within me. This song is a story about his journey to his final year completing highschool and touches on the faith he has for his success in the future.
“The purpose of your portfolio is to demonstrate your creative potential. We assess portfolios on drawing skill, design and creativity.”
Portfolio submission: ‘Baited’ by Natasha Lee (IDEA Grad 2024)
Medium: Gouache on watercolor paper.
‘Baited’ is a piece that depicts a student's fear of the steadily approaching future. This is a time in one's life when many things are not clear, yet we are being thrown into the world with new responsibilities and many unknowns. The looming shark over the student represents this daunting transition into autonomy and the inability to escape this feat, thus the hook attached to the girl.
While we are young, we often look forward to growing older and breaking free, but this piece illustrates the fear and pressure being placed on those who are making that transition.
For full details on how to apply, including what is expected in a portfolio, please visit our website at capilanou.ca/idea.
Early Admission: SlideRoom opens Nov 6, 2020 and closes Jan 20, 2021.
Late Admission: SlideRoom opens Jan 25, 2021 and closes April 14, 2021. No submissions for Fall 2021 (IDEA Grad 2025) will be accepted after Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
“Put in what you love, not what you think people will love. Make sure to show the range of what you can do. Find someone to give you feedback! and start early!”
Important Note: Candidates must first apply to Capilano University at capilanou.ca/admissions before applying to the Bachelor of Design.
“Study design specialties such as branding, illustration, and interactive design in Vancouver!”
