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. Early Applications for Fall 2020 close January 22, 2020.

Shown above: “Home for Christmas” by Nisa Hansen (IDEA Grad 2023) as part of her student application to IDEA School of Design at Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC.

So, you’re interested in applying to the Bachelor of Design (aka IDEA) program and want to know more about the application process? Then you’ve come to the right place! The first-year students of IDEA 23 have offered up their advice and experiences with applying to the program and how they got in.

Shown above: Tortle Kimberly-Stevens by Connie Low (IDEA23) as part of her application.

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.

Launch Conference 2019 is GDC BC’s annual career development conference for design students, graduates, educators, and employers.

Launch! is a two-day GDC/BC initiative aiming to help new and budding designers launch toward a successful design career. This event provides an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to learn new skills, connect with peers, receive guidance navigating their career path and inspire creative thinking.

The two-day event includes a tour of three design studios plus a tour of a local print shop, followed by an evening networking social, education fair, projects review and workshops.

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.

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, visual artist, illustrator, and educator, Jeff Burgess hosted the ninth annual student exhibition of works produced over the summer by IDEA School of Design students Sophie Young (IDEA21), Alison Johnstone (IDEA21), Charis Wang (IDEA20) (shown above), and Aidan Zecchel (IDEA21). Check out their recent work!

Zoë Evamy’s summer exhibition "Hidden worlds we share", water media paintings of landscapes and birds is up at The Old School House Art Centre, Qualicum Beach until June 22, 2019. Framed poster prints of the 8 bird paintings are up at the Sea to Sky Gondola Summit Lodge until July 30, 2019.

The 2nd Bachelor of Design Grad Opening Gala was held at Harbour Centre Lobby, downtown Vancouver on April 8, 2019. The show ran April 8–12, 2019. Here are some photo highlights.

IDEA Interprets explores a single theme through typography and illustration. The poster show and sale helps to support the development of emerging local artists. The theme of the 2019 show, “Growth”, has been imaginatively interpreted by second year illustration and design students. Opening Gala: April 23, 2019 | 6pm-8pm. Shown above: “Lies Grow on You” by Anna Tsybulnyk.

Meet the next generation of promising creative professionals at the IDEA School of Design 2019 Grad Show. – Harbour Centre Lobby, downtown Vancouver April 8–12, 2019 | Opening gala April 8, 2019 from 6–9pm.

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)

Twice a year we invite the public to our Open Studio Day, for an overview of the entire program and to show what makes it distinctive from other schools. Plus, it’s a chance to see where the action happens, and meet both faculty and current students. Mark the date: Saturday, November 3rd, 1 – 4 p.m.

We begin at 1 p.m. with a Keynote presentation, followed by studio tours, friendly portfolio reviews, and a drawing session. Shown above: Illustration by Alice Zeng (IDEA18), Junior Designer at If Communications.

Second-year students at IDEA School of Design, Capilano University's Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree program, design, illustrate, print and sell Valentine's Day cards each year as a fundraiser for their third-year class field trip next year. The sale starts Thursday, January 31, 2019 in the library and cafeteria at Capilano University.

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.

Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design was among many design schools in Greater Vancouver at this year’s LAUNCH! Career Development Conference 2018, GDC BC’s annual career development conference for design students, graduates, educators, and employers. Early Applications for Fall 2019 are now open!

Each year at IDEA School of Design students dress up for Halloween and there’s a party. Though there’s a lot of work, there’s a lot of fun too. Sketch “A witchy crow wishes you a happy spooky season!” by first year IDEA22 student, Talia Rouck. Early Applications for Fall 2019 open this Friday, November 2, 2018 and Open Studio Day is this Saturday November 3, 2018!

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.