Comments on: Capilano University – Buh Bye Business, Hello WWW

By: Manda

Manda — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:13:24 +0000

As a student from last year,I don’t recommend going into Interactive Design program. The teacher teach you materials that could easily be learned online and the depth of all the courses are very shallow. The program is very basic and general, it doesn’t go very in depth on any of the topics. (coding or graphic design)
Like Stephen said, there are numerous courses that are very ineffective and useless. for example, students have to take a course called Contemporary Issues which is more like a debate class. It has nothing to do with web design whatsoever.

In my first term with Interactive Design, we had this “communication” class in which we learned absolutely nothing at all in this communication course.

After the first year I along with 4,5 other students have decided not to return to Interactive Design.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:56:31 +0000

Hey! Did you guys get into the program Lar or Kim? I am not sure if I will get accepted for September 2012 but I am really afraid I won’t get in! I have Animation 12, Computer Studies 12, and Digital Media 11 in the first semester. What do you think look bet on the portfolio?

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:29:02 +0000

Hello Lars!

Thanks! I’m actually planning to apply at VCC for their Digital Design program. I’m currently maintaining a full time job and I wanna keep it – that way, if I don’t get into ID, I can apply for ID again next year! (And you never know, we *might* be in the same cohort!)

As for the interview there was a group project as indicated on the website. Me and another person who attended the interview had to create a web design layout for a pet rescue organization – it’s pretty basic in my opinion.

By: Lars

Lars — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:02:04 +0000

Good luck to you! did u apply anywhere else? BCIT? How was your interview? Did u have this group problem solving (as given on their site)?

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:40:27 +0000

Hi Lars!

Unfortunately no… I’ll let you know if I don’t make it in… or if I do!!! *crosses fingers*

But all this waiting is making me really discouraged…

By: Lars

Lars — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:27:33 +0000

Hey, Kim! Any luck getting off that waiting list? I am also considering applying next year and such an increase in the popularity of the program makes wonder about my chances.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:54:30 +0000

Thanks for the response! :)

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:54:03 +0000

@Kim

Hey. When I applied, there was no waiting list. We were almost a full class though, short of 3-4 bodies.

But I’ve heard the program has gained a lot of attention since I’ve graduated. Interactive Design is doing an awesome job marketing it to the younger crowd, especially with the female crowd. I’ve kept in touch with some of the teachers there and it’s becoming 50/50, males/females. Haha, when I was studying, we only had 3 females.

Anyway, so, it’s no surprise to hear that they have a waiting list. The program only gets better every year.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:05:54 +0000

Hi. I was just wondering; when you applied for the program, were you put on a waitlist? I just finished my interview on April 19, and in the last week of April they sent me a letter stating I was on the waitlist. Is this normal?

Thanks!

By: Davina

Davina — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:44:07 +0000

Thanks for the insight! I just went to the info session and was really impressed. Definitely leaning towards Cap U over BCIT and Ai.