Happy Valentine's Day from IDEA School of Design!
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. Admission to the program is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Early Applications for The Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication September 2023 are now closed. Late Applications close on April 10, 2023. Applications for The Interaction Design Diploma September 2023 will close on June 6, 2023.
Shown above: “Extra ripe pair of pears” animated illustration by JJ Eng (IDEA Grad 2025).
“IDEA School of Design’s Bachelor Of Design in Visual Communication is a career-oriented program for the next generation of creative professionals with concentrations in branding, illustration and interactive design. IDEA School of Design’s Interaction Design Diploma is a two-year program with career outcomes in the field of digital product design and user experience.”
“The purpose of your portfolio is to demonstrate your creative potential. We assess portfolios on drawing skill, design and creativity.”
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Putting together a portfolio was a very daunting task at first, but after attending one of the portfolio reviews at an info session, I got a much better sense of what was working well or not.”
Are you an IDEA Student?
Please reach out to James or your student blog liaison if you won any awards, honourable mentions, or if you are interested in submitting holiday illustrations for the blog. Are you a transfer student, international student, or did you take a gap year? Do you have a summer experience or internship story to tell? Proud of your work or got an idea for the blog? We’d love to hear from you!
Details on How to Apply
For full details on how to apply, including what is expected in a portfolio, please visit our website at capilanou.ca/idea.
Important Note: Candidates must first apply to Capilano University at capilanou.ca/admissions before applying to the Bachelor of Design.
See also:
“Study design specialties such as branding, illustration, and interactive design in Vancouver!”
