Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2023 begin November 4, 2022 on SlideRoom
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver? Study at the IDEA School of Design!
IDEA School of Design at Capilano University in North Vancouver has a reputation for industry-ready graduates. Entry to the Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication and Interaction Design Diploma program is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Applications for Fall 2022 open Friday, November 4, 2022.
Come checkout the in-person open house for CapU’s IDEA School of Design - Nov. 19 2022 CapU Campus.
Shown above: “Embrace” watercolor painting by Louis Yau (IDEA Grad 2026)
Below are additional samples from first year student application portfolios. See Student Applications on our blog for more samples.
Portfolio submission: “Caracal Scratchboard” by Neeka Yazdani (IDEA Grad 2026)
One of the pieces I am most proud of; I completed this piece with an X-ACTO knife on a scratchboard. I learned about animal anatomy and contrast the most in this piece. I demonstrated my strong sense of realism in this piece.
Portfolio submission: “Astronaut” illustration by Ethan Brauner (IDEA Grad 2026)
This was inspired by a visit to the Seattle museum of flight. This was drawn with a felt fine-liner pen and alcohol based copic markers.
“Lemons ” by Evelyn McCammon (IDEA Grad 2026)
Still Life
Size: 7" x 11"
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 Friday, Nov 4, 2022.
Important Note: Candidates must first apply to Capilano University at capilanou.ca/admissions before applying to the Bachelor of Design.
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The BACHELOR OF DESIGN IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION is a four-year undergraduate degree with a variety of career outcomes in the creative field. Students can specialize in branding, Illustration or interactive design in upper years. Early Applications for September 2023 will open on November 8, 2022, and close on January 25, 2023. Late Applications will open on January 27, 2023, and close on April 10, 2023.
The INTERACTION DESIGN DIPLOMA is a two-year program with career outcomes in the field of digital product design and user experience. The focus is on creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving. Applications for September 2023 will open on November 8, 2022, and close on June 6, 2023.