BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Design in Communication Design in Vancouver Canada | Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
18,776
(c. USD13,476.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Communication Design is a dynamic and evolving field. In today's intricate world, there's growing need for intentional visual storytelling. This program teaches you to craft compelling visual narratives, messages, and experiences that address contemporary communication needs. Blending theory with practice, you'll examine cultural, historical, technical, and environmental aspects of visual design. These insights, paired with hands-on studio work, will prepare you for a meaningful career in communication design.
Early in the program, you'll complete foundational studio and critical studies courses. As you advance, you'll choose from specialized electives to tailor your design education.
Our program fosters collaboration and examines design ethics across social, cultural, political, and environmental spheres. You'll discover how your work influences everyday design culture while exploring specialized areas like typography, motion graphics, interactive design, information visualization, publication design, and art direction.
Complement your studies with courses in Interaction Design, 2D/3D Animation, Illustration, or Photography. By graduation, you'll have developed an impressive portfolio and the professional skills to begin your design journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%. All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or Locally Developed.
Applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, must present one of the following English Language Proficiency tests:
- TOEFL iBT Internet-Based Test: minimum of 84 out of 120 total points including a minimum score in each of the four skills; Speaking 20/30, Reading 20/30, Writing 18/30, and Listening 20/30.
- IELTS Academic Module International English Language Testing System: minimum band 6.5, with no component less than 6.0
- CAEL Canadian Academic English Language assessment test: minimum level of 70 overall
- PTE Academic Pearson Test of English Academic: minimum score of 56
- CAE Cambridge English Advanced minimum scale score of 176 with no individual score less than 169
- CPE Cambridge Proficiency Examination: minimum scale score of 176 with no individual score less than 169
- MELAB Michigan English Language Assessment Battery: minimum level of 81
- CELPIP Academic Test Canadian English Proficiency Index Program: minimum Academic Level 4L
Tuition
CAD
18,776