Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
4 years Full Time
CourseImg Arts (fine/visual/performing) CAD 111680
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
CampusImg
North Vancouver : English
Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 27017 27017.0
2nd Year Tution Fee CAD 28823 28823.0
3rd Year Tution Fee CAD 27920 27920.0
4th Year Tution Fee CAD 27920 27920.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of English Proficiency Test
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 2022-04-15 00:00:00.000 Active
2022-09-01 00:00:00.000 2022-08-15 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most CapU programs require successful completion of:

  • B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). International students: See International Secondary School Equivalencies (pdf).
  • A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses.

Once you are admitted, you may need to pass the English Diagnostic Test if you are taking English 100, or the Math Placement Test to gain admission to certain entry-level Math courses. 

For more Details , Please click on this link :https://www.capilanou.ca/admissions/apply-to-capu/admission-requirements/#d.en.14766

 

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    • Required minimum marks:
      • online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83
      • paper-delivered test: 560
    • Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505
  • ELA (English Language Assessment Test)
    • Required minimum mark: 145
  • Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
    • Alternate contact: ielts@sfu.ca
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)
    • Required minimum mark: 70
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
    • Required minimum mark: 56
  • DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis until the Fall 2022 term

 

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $135 will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only .
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents)'.

Syllabus

First Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
DSGN 121 Design Fundamentals 3.00 credits
ENGL 100 University Writing Strategies 3.00 credits
IDES 131 Survey and Principles of Illustration I 3.00 credits
IDES 133 Visual Studio 3.00 credits
IDES 141 Survey and Principles of Design I 3.00 credits

 

Second Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
DSGN 122 Creative Thinking for Designers 3.00 credits
IDES 132 Survey and Principles of Illustration II 3.00 credits
IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II 3.00 credits
IDES 151 Digital Media I 3.00 credits
Numeracy Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits

 

Third Term

Total credits: 16.00

Required:
IDES 211 Technology Intensive I 1.00 credits
IDES 235 Illustration Studio I 3.00 credits
IDES 243 Design Studio I 3.00 credits
IDES 247 Survey and Principles of Typography 3.00 credits
IDES 252 Digital Media II 3.00 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100-level or higher 3.00 credits

 

Fourth Term

Total credits: 16.00

Required:
IDES 212 Technology Intensive II 1.00 credits
IDES 236 Illustration Studio II 3.00 credits
IDES 237 Digital Illustration 3.00 credits
IDES 244 Design Studio II 3.00 credits
IDES 249 Brand Identity 3.00 credits
Breadth Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits

 

Fifth Term

Total credits: 16.00

Required:
DSGN 325 Design Thinking and Research 3.00 credits
IDES 313 Technology Intensive III 1.00 credits
IDES 340 Visual Communication Workshops I 3.00 credits
Breadth Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
IDES 360 Visual Communication Studio I 6.00 credits
IDES 361 Visual Communication Studio I: Illustration Concentration 6.00 credits
IDES 362 Visual Communication Studio I: Branding Concentration 6.00 credits
IDES 363 Visual Communication Studio I: Interactive Concentration 6.00 credits

 

Sixth Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
DSGN 320 Professional Development I 3.00 credits
IDES 341 Visual Communication Workshops II 3.00 credits
Breadth Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
IDES 380 Visual Communication Studio II 6.00 credits
IDES 381 Visual Communication Studio II: Illustration Concentration 6.00 credits
IDES 382 Visual Communication Studio II: Branding Concentration 6.00 credits
IDES 383 Visual Communication Studio II: Interactive Concentration 6.00 credits

 

Seventh Term

Total credits: 16.00

Required:
DSGN 473 Business Practices for Design Professionals 3.00 credits
IDES 414 Technology Intensive IV 1.00 credits
Breadth Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits from the following list:
DSGN 440 Professional Development II 9.00 credits
DSGN 441 Professional Development II: Illustration Concentration 9.00 credits
DSGN 442 Professional Development II: Branding Concentration 9.00 credits
DSGN 443 Professional Development II: Interactive Concentration 9.00 credits

 

Eighth Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
DSGN 460 Professional Development III 3.00 credits
IDES 490 Industry Practicum 9.00 credits
Breadth Elective 100-level or higher 3.00 credits

Total program credits: 124.00

Description

The world of visual communication moves fast. In the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication program at Capilano University, we make it our business to keep up with industry trends and innovations – and take you with us. The curriculum is rigorous, industry-focused and responsive to cultural change and technology advances.

You'll learn a broad range of design specialties such as branding, illustration, and interactive design. You'll engage with instructors who are professionals with years of experience and broad networks across the industry. Bring your talent, passion and goals to a program with a reputation for industry-ready graduates.

Early admission is open until January 20, 2021. Upload your portfolio to SlideRoom today.

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

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