Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design

VIU's graphic design program sets you up to solve real-world problems using research-based methods and design thinking. And you gain a range of practical and process-based skills. This means you graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the widest possible range of design careers. The need for designers is everywhere. And we prepare you to take your career anywhere. Throughout your studies, you work in a studio environment. You learn to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and work on projects in teams. You learn to do research and to communicate and present your work. This mirrors what it will be like to work in the profession.This program prepares you for a professional career in the creative discipline of digital and print graphic design. The program features lectures, studio classes, computer lab instruction, critiques, project work, portfolio development and a graduation show

A portfolioA 100-300 word written statement on reasons and goals for seeking enrolment in the program and indicating research about the professionA résumé including two reference lettersApplicants' portfolios should include 6-12 items. The work can come from a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to:hand rendered sketching (pencil, ink)painting (water colour, oils, acrylics)collage (mixed media, other)photography3D sculpture or prop buildingwriting (essays, poems, blogs)digital work (commissioned or not)