English Proficiency Requirement and Education Requirement
Successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree, or a design-related diploma or associate degree along with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience
Learn about the English Proficiency Requirement for all KPU programs and make sure you meet the criteria by visiting:
Entrance Package Portfolio Requirements
Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive a link to upload the following components onto SlideRoom:
Part 01 | Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Provide 8 - 12 samples of your work*:
At least three examples of graphic design (for example, yearbook design, websites or mobile apps, logo design/branding, typography, packaging design, etc.).
In addition to graphic design, include other two-dimensional work, such as:
- Drawings or paintings
- Photography
- Video or animation
- Process sketches from a sketchbook, journal or tablet
Please do not include character animation, 3D modelling or animé
*Include original work in your portfolio (your own ideas and your own graphic elements created either digitally or by hand). If you do incorporate graphic elements that were not originally created by you, please make this clear in the descriptive statement of the relevant piece(s). If you include work that was created collaboratively as part of a team, tell us in the description which part(s) you contributed to.
Allowed Formats: PDF, image, video, web link
Part 02 | Video
Create and submit a video that helps us get to know you better. Use your creativity to showcase your current skills and answer the questions provided below.
Video Guidelines:
- Who are you? Introduce yourself.
- Talk about two of your favourite portfolio pieces. What current skills do they demonstrate and why are they important to you?
- Why graphic design? What do you hope to learn from the Graphic Design for Marketing program? What are your career aspirations?
Video Requirements:
- Must feature and be narrated by the applicant.
- Maximum 5 minutes, 500MB
- Allowed Formats: .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv, or a YouTube/Vimeo link.
Part 03 | Resume
Outline any work or volunteer history, education, technical knowledge, skills and abilities, etc.
- Provide dates, responsibilities, and names of organizations.
- Allowed Format: PDF
Part 04 | Unofficial Transcripts (optional)
Providing copies of transcripts is not mandatory; however, providing digital copies of any unofficial secondary and/or post-secondary transcripts will assist in the assessment of your entrance package.
- Allowed Format: PDF
NOTE: Official transcripts should be sent directly to Admissions, if requested.
Interview and Information Sessions
Interview
Successful applicants to the Technical Apparel Design program will be contacted for an in-person or remote interview. Receiving an interview invitation does not guarantee admission to the program.
We strongly recommend attending one of our Information Sessions. These sessions provide a great opportunity to learn more about our programs, hear from faculty, ask questions, and explore what’s possible at KPU.
How to Apply
- Apply to KPU through EducationPlannerBC
- You’ll receive SlideRoom access via email
- Upload your full entrance package
- Submit and pay the supplemental SlideRoom fee
Have questions?
Email design@kpu.ca
We’re here to support you in putting your creativity forward.