Admission Requirements

English Proficiency Requirement

English Proficiency Requirements for Admission

 

Entrance Package / Portfolio Requirements

Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive a link to upload the following components onto the online submission portal SlideRoom:

01 / Portfolio

Provide 8 - 12 samples of your work*.

Within your 8 - 12 samples, include 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

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.

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 

04 / Unofficial Transcript(s) - 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.

 

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*Ensure to review the requirements before submitting entrance package onto SlideRoom.

 

Interview

Applicants to the Graphic Design for Marketing program may be contacted for an in-person or remote interview.

 

Information Sessions

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 submit the required documents?

Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive email instructions on how to fulfill Admission Requirements. 

Meet English Proficiency Requirement: Contact KPU Admissions if you need assistance with submitting official documents. If you are an international student, contact KPU International at international@kpu.ca. Please do not submit English Proficiency proof to SlideRoom.

Submit Entrance Package: After applying to KPU, you will receive a link to upload your Entrance Package onto the online submission portal, SlideRoomPlease ensure you have completed your online application on EducationPlannerBC and reviewed the requirements before submission. Note that a supplemental fee and data privacy consent are required by the portal.

 

Contact Us

If you have more questions about admission requirements, email design@kpu.ca