Last fall, Langara College Design Formation Grad Michelle Taylor transferred to 2nd Year (IDEA Grad 2023) of CapU’s IDEA School of Design Bachelor of Design. We caught up with Michelle to ask her about her experience so far.

“Mini Amigos” (shown above) by Michelle Taylor (IDEA Grad 2023) as part of her application to transfer to IDEA School of Design from Langara Design Formation.

“This drawing is of two Guatemalan dolls I have had since birth. The medium I chose for this drawing is a fine liner with tips of varying sizes to create the impression of different textures and materials.”

Check out this student spotlight story!

Capilano University and Langara College announce new pathway partnership for Design in Visual Communication degree.

Capilano University and Langara College are pleased to announce a partnership to establish a pathway for Langara graduates to complete a bachelor degree at CapU in less than three years of full-time study. The partnership allows graduates of Langara’s Design Formation Diploma to transfer to CapU and complete a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication.

First-year Langara Design Formation students exploring form and materials through basic design elements and principles (shown above).

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: Face of Technology — Acrylic on canvas by Natasha Lee (IDEA Grad 2024) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.

Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2024 student application portfolios.

IDEA School of Design hopes you are having a wonderful start to the New Year so far! 'To A Hopeful New Year' is a digital illustration by Juliana Vieira (IDEA Grad 2018) shown above. Her beautiful illustration is a sign of the times.

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.

Happy New Year from IDEA School of Design!

'Cheers to 2021' digital illustration by first-year student Celina Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024) shown above.

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.

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.

Applications for Fall 2021 at IDEA School of Design are open!

Entry to the Bachelor of Design is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.

First-year students (IDEA Grad 2024) offer their advice and experiences applying to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program at Capilano University. We hope a first-hand student perspective will give you more insight and direction on the application process.

Shown above: “Self-portrait” by Kathleen Manuel (IDEA Grad 2024) using a photo reference of herself as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.

Applications for Fall 2021 at IDEA School of Design are open. Join us for our traditional Open Studio Day - online! during the Explore CapU Open House November 19-21, 2020.

Starting with a keynote presentation, we will then offer zoom breakout rooms for individual portfolio feedback — Digitally share your portfolio or sketchbook for some friendly 1-1 feedback from our faculty!

* Registration required to access the event.

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).

To ensure that our locally-grown talent remains fresh, we have posted our event online. We invite you to attend virtually and enjoy the graduates’ reels, which provide a tasty sampling of their capabilities.

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!

The IDEA School of Design at Capilano University has built an enduring reputation for industry-prepared graduates.

With work that combines conceptual originality with strong execution, the 2020 graduates are primed to show what they’re capable of achieving and contributing.

Join us on Monday, April 6th, 2020 to meet them in person or visit ideagradshow.com for a sneak peek at their work.

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).

Snag happens every second Tuesday at The American pub and cafe in Vancouver, run by Ian Kaart (IDEA Grad 2019) and his business partner Alejandro. Snag brings together IDEA School of Design students both past and present for a creative social. Emily Carr students also participated in this event.

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.