About Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication in Capilano University
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.
Vancouver Film School (VFS) educational pathway
After completing a VFS Digital Design diploma (within the past four years), you can apply for the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication program through the VFS to CapU block transfer agreement.
Through this pathway, students with a VFS Digital Design diploma will be awarded 60 credits toward entrance into the program at CapU.
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
- TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 83 ,paper-delivered test 560
- PTE: Required minimum mark 56
Capilano University Highlights
| Type of university |
Public |
| Associate Degrees |
7 |
| Bachelor’s Degrees |
12 |
| Certificate Programs |
34 |
| Number of Faculty members |
639 |
| Number of Full time Enrollment |
2,904 |
| Number of Part time Enrollment |
4,671 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
23% |
| Basic Tuition Fee, Undergraduate International Students |
CAD 572.00 per credit |
Capilano University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.
| Fees (Estimate) |
Amount per annum (CAD) |
| Tuition |
17,853.30 |
| Books and supplies |
1,000 |
| Other fees |
1,269.19 |
| Food |
5,000 |
| Transportation |
1,500 |
| Phone and Internet |
1,300 |
| Total |
27,922.49 |
