Your creative journey at KPU starts here
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: KPU Richmond Campus: 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond
Time: 10am to 2pm
Join us for a collaborative event showcasing exciting programs in the Faculty of Arts and the Wilson School of Design. Whether you’re into design, writing, or other creative arts, this is your chance to get personalized feedback on your portfolio, writing samples, design projects, or artworks at our interactive “Portfolio Pitstops”. You’ll also connect with KPU alumni who’ve made it in the creative industries and take part in hands-on workshops to sharpen your skills.
Don’t miss this chance to discover your future path. Sign up now and secure your spot!
Creative Program Showcase
A collaboration between the Faculty of Arts and the Wilson School of Design, Creative Connections is your opportunity to discover the many education paths available at KPU to students looking for creative career paths.
A showcase of 15 programs, and for each, you’ll discover:
Creative Economies – What are the career prospects, salary ranges, industry forecasts
Creative Futures – Where are our alumni now?
Creative Showcase – Check out some of our student projects
Featured Programs
Wilson School of Design
- Fashion & Technology
- Fashion Marketing
- Foundations in Design
- Front-End Development for Interactive Technologies
- Graphic Design for Marketing
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Technical Apparel Design
Faculty of Arts
- Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling
- Advanced Game Development
- Advanced VFX
- Creative Writing
- Fine Arts
- Foundation in Entertainment Arts
- Music
Creative Connections Event Details
Explore KPU’s creative programs through a variety of activities and interactive experiences. From information sessions and campus tours to workshops, portfolio reviews, and an alumni showcase, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn, ask questions, and make connections.
| TIME | INFORMATION SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS | LOCATION |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Graphic Design for Marketing Info Session | WSOD 2920 |
| Product Design Info Session | WSOD 2930 | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Fashion & Technology Info Session | WSOD 1950 |
| Interior Design Info Session | WSOD 1960 | |
| Entertainment Arts Info Session | R2125 | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Front-End Development Info Session | WSOD 2920 |
| Fashion Marketing Info Session | WSOD 2930 | |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Foundations in Design Info Session | WSOD 1950 |
| Technical Apparel Design Info Session | WSOD 1960 | |
| Music Info Session | R1730 | |
| Game Art Pipeline Workshop | R2075 | |
| 12:30 - 1:00 | Painting with Light: Long Exposures in Digital Photograph | R1690 |
| Creative Writing Workshop | R1730 | |
| 1:00 - 1:30 | Alumni Panel | Main Stage |
| 1:30 - 2:00 |
R = Main Building | WSOD = Wilson School of Design Building
Join a Campus Tour!
Visit our Future Students’ Office Booth in the Main Building to join a campus tour at the following times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm
Alumni Panel
Don’t miss the Alumni Panel at 1pm on the Main Stage to hear how KPU Arts and Design alumni turned their education into dynamic careers.
Application Centre
Visit our Application Centre to apply to any of our Arts or Design programs and receive a complimentary application voucher ($40 value).
Drop-In Activities
Design Equipment Demos
Portfolio Pit-Stops (1-on-1 Portfolio Reviews)
Information Sessions
Find out details about our programs and/or how to apply by attending a 30-minute information session. You’ll learn about the program course structure, class and project info, admission requirements, program outcomes, and more. Register to attend an information session in our event registration form above.
Creative Connections Prizes
Participate in a featured activity during the event for a chance to win some great prizes! Our top prize, the Creative Essentials Gift Basket, is packed with a curated collection of premium art and design supplies to help bring your creative ideas to life.
First Prize
Creative Essentials Gift Basket
(Approx. Value: $500)
Second Prize
Apple AirPods
(Approx. Value: $200)
Third Prize
Michaels Gift Card
(Approx. Value: $100)
