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About the IDEA School of Design

A career-oriented school for the next generation of creative professionals. Now offering a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication and a 2-year Interaction Design diploma.

Why study design at Capilano Unversity?

CapU's IDEA School of Design offers a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree and a 2-year Interaction Design diploma. The curriculum is rigorous and industry-focused, and you'll graduate ready to stand out in a competitive job market of creative professionals.

You'll expand your skills, build an impressive portfolio and gain industry experience. You’ll learn your creative strengths and develop the business skills you need to prepare for your career.

You'll improve your abilities in visual communication design, illustration, branding, interactive design, art direction, UI (user interface), UX (user experience), editorial design, publishing, digital media, character design, storyboard art, environmental design, web/app design and more.

IDEA graduates are working in a wide range of fields at many top studios and agencies in Vancouver and around the world. Others have gone on to form startup companies and successful freelance careers.

For stories about our students, grads, industry practicums, instructors, and student awards, visit the IDEA School of Design blog.

 

“IDEA consistently produces a crop of students that outshines the rest of the pack.” 
— Hans Thiessen, Rethink

 

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