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Cheers to a wonderful, restful break!
Here's a holiday-themed digital illustration done in Illustrator and Photoshop by first-year student Celina Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024).
Early Applications for the Fall 2021 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close on Jan 20, 2021. Late Admission 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.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from IDEA School of Design!
Here’s a digital illustration of Krampus by first-year student Freya Emery (IDEA Grad 2024). Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central European / Eastern Alps folklore.
Early Applications for the Fall 2021 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close on Jan 20, 2021. Late Admission 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.
Keep cozy, friends.
Here's a little wintery-themed frame-by-frame animation done in Photoshop by first-year student Tiffany Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024).
Early Applications for the Fall 2021 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close on Jan 20, 2021. Late Admission 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.
Are you interested in a creative career as a graphic designer, art director, illustrator, concept artist, or interactive designer? Join us for our traditional Open Studio Day - Online! During the Explore CapU Open House.
* Registration required to access the event.
Study design in North Vancouver at IDEA School of Design!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: "Blood Bricks" by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024), a poster tackling the growing issues of modern child slavery. Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver?
Our Late Application period closes on April 15, 2020 (no portfolio submissions will be accepted after this date). Please note that all application interviews will be done remotely in May. If we have to make any changes to Fall term course delivery we will be giving plenty of notice.
Shown above: Still-Life Kettle Drawing Charcoal and white cont on toned paper by Kathrin Teh (IDEA Grad 2023).
Janice’s summer internship during third-year turned into a full-time job. She never planned to leave IDEA School of Design after 3 years but her creative directors assured her that she could build her portfolio at Cossette with real projects, clients and budgets and gain the experience of working one full year prior to her own classmates.
Students looking for a more direct pathway to industry may graduate after third year with an Advanced Diploma. Check out Janice’s story!
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver? Study at the IDEA School of Design!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: Turmeric Latte Recipe watercolour outlined in fine liner by Natasha Jones (IDEA Grad 2023).
Are you interested in a career as a graphic designer, art director, illustrator, concept artist, or interactive (UX/UI) designer?
The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication is a 4-year degree with exciting career outcomes for a new generation of creative professionals. Bring your portfolio, iPad, or sketchbook for some friendly feedback from our instructors!
We look forward to meeting you in February! Slideroom reopens February 14, 2020 and closes April 15, 2020. Shown above: Femsplain social app design by Rhian Tate (IDEA Grad 2019).
Study design in North Vancouver at IDEA School of Design!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: “So controversial, yet so brave” scanned pencil sketch with digital colouring portrait of comedian Eric Andre by Raha Namdari (IDEA Grad 2023).
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2023 student application portfolios.
Study design in North Vancouver at IDEA School of Design!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: “Banana” by Nisa Hansen (IDEA Grad 2023). Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.
Are you interested in a career as a graphic designer, art director, illustrator, concept artist, or interactive designer?
The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication is a 4-year degree with exciting career outcomes for a new generation of creative professionals. Bring your portfolio, iPad, or sketchbook for some friendly feedback from our instructors!
We look forward to meeting you in November! Shown above: Brand Identity and Packaging Design by Jessica Peng, Grad 2019.
IDEA School of Design students and faculty welcomed some of our Fall 2019 Early Applicants and their guests to Capilano University for a casual social on Thursday March 21, 2019.
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom. Late Admission Applicants for Fall 2019 must submit a portfolio by Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
The focus of the Bachelor of Design at Capilano University is career preparation.
This year’s grad show theme is Every Type of Talent, which reflects the range of capabilities, personalities and interests of our 2019 graduates. We’re proud of their achievements and their growth since they arrived on campus four years ago.
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: “Acrylic painting of my friends dog, Buzz.”—Janelle Momotani (IDEA22)
Thank you to everyone who applied to IDEA School of Design for Fall 2019. Early applications are now closed. SlideRoom will re-open Friday, February 8 to Wednesday, April 10, 2019 for the Fall 2019 late admission period.
Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through SlideRoom.
Shown above: a sample of a typical student application portfolio on SlideRoom. This one is titled ‘Window View’ and is an illustration submitted by Jominca Engelbrecht as part of her application. Jominca is now in her graduating year.
Study art and design in Vancouver! Capilano University’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.
Applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom. Shown above: Herald One illustration by 1st year student, Jonathan Pachkowsky.
Study design in Vancouver! SlideRoom closes midnight, Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 for Early Admission Applications to the Bachelor of Design. Here is a piece from first year student Katrina Lashmar's application portfolio.
SlideRoom closes Wednesday, April 18 for Late Admission Applications to the Bachelor of Design. 2nd year student Danica Koller submitted this illustration of Clint Eastwood as part of her student application portfolio.
SlideRoom closes Wednesday, January 24, 2018 for Early Admission Applications to the Bachelor of Design. Illustration: Ryan McDiarmid
