Program Highlights
Want to be part of the next generation of creative professionals? Learn your craft and develop your skill in visual expression at CapU.
In the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree program, we make it our business to keep up with industry trends and innovations – and take you with us.
The world of design moves fast and the program is rigorous, industry-focused and responsive to cultural change and technology advances.
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.
Prior to graduation, you'll take part in an eight-week industry practicum placement to help you hit the ground running in your career.
After practicum, you'll showcase your portfolio at our annual Grad Show, which is attended by Vancouver's top agencies and art directors, who are actively on the lookout for new creative talent.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current visual communication practice.
- Identify and solve communication problems using a strategic process, with an emphasis on design thinking, creativity, original solutions, and clarity of communication.
- Describe and respond to the audiences and contexts that communication solutions must address, including recognition of the physical, cognitive, economic, cultural, and social human factors that shape visual communication decisions.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the tools and technologies that support visual communication practice and apply concepts across a range of media platforms.
- Utilize professional development and industry work experience to enter the field as visual communication professionals.
- Apply visual communication expertise for societal and environmental benefit.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines in business, industry, and the broader community.
- Recognize the importance of life-long learning and responsiveness to change.
Career paths
Graphic designer
Art director
Packaging designer
Communication designer
Illustrator
Storyboard artist
Character designer
UI/UX designer
Digital designer
Web/App designer