Explore your creativity while discovering new techniques, new media and a new path to a career in design and illustration. Examples of career paths include communication designer, art director, creative director, studio principal, illustrator, in-house designer/illustrator, concept artist, interactive designer, user experience designer - and more! The curriculum is rigorous, industry-focussed, and
responsive to cultural change and technological advances; students graduate with highly relevant knowledge and skills. IDEA Degree Program has the opportunities to specialize in branding, illustration or interactive design beginning in third year, a three-month practicum in fourth year, and a variety of breadth courses to enable students to build connections between visual communication and the contexts in which it is practiced. All-day classes in dedicated studios provide students with an intense learning experience, a close peer-support network, and a high level of faculty feedback. The cost of laptops, cameras, professional association memberships, colour printing, an art materials kit, and other tools, are built into tuition fees. We are looking for students with talent, passion, goals, and a desire to grow, learn, collaborate and contribute to this exciting field. Our student body is made up of a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Some come straight from high school; others already have degrees in other fields.
