Are you creative or curious about design, art, or visual storytelling? Join us for VIU’s Creative Programs Open House this February! We offer two amazing programs for creatives — Graphic Design and Visual Arts — and we’d love to meet you.
We’ll be hosting an Open House session on campus February 18 at 6 pm. If you'd like to attend, RSVP here and we'll send you more information.
If you can’t make it, no problem — we’re happy to meet one-on-one to chat about your goals or review your portfolio (even if you plan to apply somewhere else). Just email us to set something up.
What is an Open House, and why do we do this?
It’s a relaxed, friendly event where you can explore our studios, meet faculty, and get advice on putting together your application portfolio. Many students tell us, “I want a creative career, but I don’t know where to start.” This is where to start.
Bring anything you’ve made — drawings, paintings, photos, jewelry, websites, videos, writing, or that quirky sculpture your aunt doesn’t understand. If you made it, we want to see it — Anything you’ve made counts!
Ok, So how do I apply to the program?
Easy. First, apply to VIU here, then submit your work to SlideRoom in any of the following formats:
- PDF, JPEG or TIFF.
- URL link to your work.
- URL and/or a PDF document with multiple pages.
- drawings and paintings
- photographs and jewelry
- websites, video or audio
- short stories and poems
- the craft art sculpture your aunt thinks is weird