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Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication

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Capilano University

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Faculty:

Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts

Degree:

Bachelor

Field of Study:

Design and Visual Communications, General

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

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$14,145

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.

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Want to be part of the next generation of creative professionals? Develop your skill in branding, illustration and interactive design in the 4-year Bachelor of Design at CapU.

In the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree program, we make it our business to keep up with industry trends, innovations in technology and stay responsive to cultural change.

You’ll be prepared for a career doing what you love, whether that’s illustration, branding, graphic design, visual design, art direction, character design, typography and storyboarding, interactive design, UI (user interface) and UX (user experience), editorial design, publishing, digital media, environmental design and more.

The program is rigorous, offering many all-day classes and strong levels of peer support during your learning and design process. You'll engage with instructors who are professionals with years of experience and broad networks across the industry.

Tuition fees include industry-quality tools such as personal laptops with all necessary software, cameras, and substantial art materials for classes and workshops. We also fund student memberships to professional associations in Canada, local events and guest speakers.

Prior to graduation, you'll take part in an eight-week industry practicum placement to help you transition into your new career. You'll also showcase your portfolio and design work at our annual Grad Show, which is attended by Vancouver's top agencies and art directors.

We also offer study abroad partnerships with two schools: Bisen College in Japan and Robert Gordon University’s Gray’s School of Art in Scotland. Our third-year students also enjoy a week-long trip to a cultural hub, with past trips?to New York City, Toronto and Mexico City.

Bring your talent, passion and goals to a program with a reputation for industry-ready graduates.

Careers:

Graphic designer
Art director
Packaging designer
Communication designer
Illustrator
Storyboard artist
Character designer
UI/UX designer
Digital designer
Web/App designer

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Basic requirements High school graduation English Studies 12 (C) or English 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) Current high school students Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible.
Application Notes :	English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Letter(s) of Reference Portfolio Program-specific requirements One letter of reference Portfolio

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