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Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

Capilano University

North Vancouver, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A direct-entry 43-week diploma combining graphic design, Photography and marketing fundamentals.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Visual Communication Design can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Freelance creative
Publication or editorial designer
Marketing or communication designer
Production designer
Brand designer
UI/UX designer
Commercial photographer
Product photographer
Event photographer
Photojournalist
Photo editor

Curriculum

Ten-month (43-week) direct-entry programme
No foundation year needed. Areas of study: creative problem-solving
Design process
Typography and grids
Brand and visual identity
Print and digital applications
Advertising and social media design
Studio and natural-light photography
And marketing fundamentals. Credits unreported.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation (BC Grade 12 or international equivalent) with a 2.0 (60%) average on English 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses
Some programs add a portfolio
Audition
Interview or course prerequisites. Source: capilanou.ca admission requirements
Additional academic criteria: Grade 12 average of 2.0 (60%) on English 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses (general CapU minimum
Programmes may set higher).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (BC Grade 12 or international equivalent, see CapU equivalencies list), English 12 or equivalent with 2.0 (60%) plus two academic Grade 12 courses, some programmes add portfolio, audition, interview or course prerequisites

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 83
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 120

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Funds for Study Permit
Portfolio of Work

How to apply

Review the Visual Communication Design admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,035 CAD
Application fee	$135 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	North Vancouver
Faculty or school	Fine & Applied Arts
Department	IDEA School of Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential Capilano University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Visual Communication Design. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Apr 2027
143 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.