IDEA School of Design
A career-oriented school for the next generation of creative professionals.
IDEA School of Design
One school. Two Programs.
IDEA is a career-oriented school for the next generation of creative professionals. Gain skills in branding, illustration and UX/UI design. Customize your learning with 2, 3, and 4-year programs.
Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design offers a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree and a 2-year Interaction Design diploma.
Our curriculum is rigorous and industry-focused, which is why we are renowned for the quality and industry readiness of our graduates.
Our goal is to prepare students for a creative career doing what they love, in areas such as graphic design, illustration, character design, branding, art direction, user interface or user experience design, editorial design, digital media, storyboard art, environmental design, website and application design, and more.
We are proud of our students’ successes in winning provincial, national and international design and illustration awards, and our programs’ excellent record of graduate employment.
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Main Campus
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
In the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication, we make it our business to keep up with industry trends and technological innovations while remaining responsive to cultural advancements. Students can specialize in branding, illustration, or interactive design.
Career Paths
Graphic designer, art director, brand or packaging designer, communication designer, illustrator, storyboard artist, character design, concept artist, UI/UX designer, digital designer, website and application designer, and more.
Duration
3–4 years
Cohort
30 students
Class Schedule
4 Days a Week, 5 Hour Classes
Program Credential
Degree & Diploma Options
Shipyards Campus
Interaction Design Diploma
The Interaction Design diploma at Capilano University prepares students for an exciting career in technology and opens doors to creative innovation. Students can specialize in user experience design and user interface design. Successful graduates are work-ready, or can ladder into the Bachelor of Design.
Career Paths
User experience (UX) designer, user interface (UI) designer, content strategist, digital media, information architect, product designer, user researcher, website or application designer, and more.
Duration
2 years
Cohort
27 students
Class Schedule
3-4 Days a Week, 3 Hour Classes
Program Credential
Diploma