In the Community - November 2019

Date: November 1, 2019

We hope to meet you all in person! These are the events we're excited about this month. Calgary November 20, 2019: Jobs Canada Fair... READ MORE ...

VCAD Workshop Day - November 2!

Date: October 16, 2019

Have you always wondered what it would be like to be a fashion designer? Graphic artist? Game developer? Now you have the opportunity to see wha... READ MORE ...

Vancouver Fashion Week: October 7-13

Date: October 3, 2019

A full seven days of buzz, excitement, and beautiful, unique garments: Vancouver Fashion Week is only four days away! It’s an opportunity... READ MORE ...

In the Community - October 2019

Date: October 2, 2019

We hope to meet you all in person! These are the booths we'll have in the community this October: Calgary October 23, 2019: Career... READ MORE ...

Love It or “Redesign” It: Train for a Career in Interior Design

Date: October 1, 2019

You’ve just entered the real estate market with your first home purchase – congratulations! However, now you’re stuck with this run... READ MORE ...

VCAD Graduate Exhibition Fall Show - A Success!

Date: September 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25, VCAD graduates from Graphic Design , Interior Design , Fashion Design , Marketing & Merchandising for Fashion Design... READ MORE ...

Fashion Has a Heart: Flash Mob in Pacific Centre

Date: September 16, 2019

On Thursday, September 12, our Fashion Design students and 20 models — featuring a mix of current students, friends, and other volunteers that... READ MORE ...

VCAD Fashion Bazaar Fall 2019

Date: September 10, 2019

We’re headed into fall and there’s a myriad of fashion shows and runway parties that anyone (with even the slightest interest in fashion)... READ MORE ...

In the Community - September 2019

Date: September 3, 2019

Where will you be this September? We know we'll be at these places: Calgary September 9, 2019: Canadian Immigrant Fair,Telus Conven... READ MORE ...

In the Community - August 2019

Date: August 1, 2019

We'd love to meet with you! Here's where we'll be out and about in the community this month: August 8, 2019: PICS Mega Job Fair,... READ MORE ...

In the Community - July 2019

Date: June 28, 2019

Fancy a chat with us? Here's where we'll be out and about in the community this month: July 7, 2019: Geektopia, Harbour Convention C... READ MORE ...

The Latest and Greatest of Vancouver’s Fashion Scene Hit the Runway This Summer

Date: June 11, 2019

The latest trends of 2019 hit the runway on Sunday, June 9th at the Vancouver International Fashion Show. Friends, family members, and insiders... READ MORE ...

Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) Opens New Campus in Downtown Calgary

Date: May 27, 2019

Visual College of Art and Design of Calgary (VCAD) officially opened its doors in Calgary in May, welcoming students into a newly renovated space, co... READ MORE ...

In the Community - May 2019

Date: May 17, 2019

Fancy a chat with us? Here's where we'll be out and about in the community this month: May 28, 2019: Calgary Jobs Canada Fair at the... READ MORE ...

Visual College of Art and Design and BCIT Forge Pathway Partnership

Date: April 5, 2019

The Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) is excited to announce its pathway partnership with British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). VCAD... READ MORE ...

VCAD Fashion Design student awarded TÉLIO scholarship

Date: April 4, 2019

A VCAD Fashion Design student has been recognized for her accomplishments by a top Canadian fabric company. Gundula Hirn is the recipient of the TÉLI... READ MORE ...

VCAD design talents dazzle at Vancouver Fashion Week

Date: March 21, 2019

Many long hours of hard work and creative effort have paid off for two emerging designers who trained at VCAD. Eleni Anthony and Jae Esmane presented... READ MORE ...

Alert: Classes Cancelled

Date: February 12, 2019

Due to weather conditions, all evening classes at VCAD's Vancouver campus are cancelled on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. However, the Vancouver campus... READ MORE ...

VCAD instructors in running for animation and photography prizes

Date: January 23, 2019

VCAD instructors are being recognized for bringing an alien robot to life on screen and for exploring modern consumerism through innovative imagery.... READ MORE ...

VCAD students and staff hold holiday food drive

Date: January 7, 2019

To help those most in need, VCAD students and staff gathered non-perishable items in December to donate to local food banks. As part of its annual Ho... READ MORE ...

Help spread holiday cheer with our stocking stuffer contest

Date: December 17, 2018

We want to help you spread some holiday cheer. Visit us on Instagram , Facebook , or Twitter on December 17, 2018 and take part in our Stocking Stuff... READ MORE ...

Visit VCAD at the Winter 2018 Graduate Exhibition

Date: November 21, 2018

Get an up-close and personal look at what professional art and design training is all about at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) Winter 201... READ MORE ...

Enter VCAD's Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 31

Date: October 23, 2018

Ready to share some Halloween spirit on campus? We're holding a Halloween Costume Contest with $300 in prizes. Show us your costume and you... READ MORE ...

Break into Vancouver’s gaming industry with VCAD training

Date: October 22, 2018

There are few better places to break into the red-hot video game industry than Vancouver. The city and nearby suburbs are a hub for the field, home t... READ MORE ...

VCAD Fashion Design grad debuts collection at Vancouver Fashion Week

Date: September 21, 2018

Wade Shapley rocked Vancouver Fashion Week with a debut runway show that featured his gold and glittering punk-inspired designs. The VCAD Fashio... READ MORE ...

Meet VCAD students and instructors at the Summer 2018 Graduate Exhibition

Date: June 21, 2018

See first-hand what emerging art-and-design professionals have been up to at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) Summer 2018 Graduate Exhibit... READ MORE ...

Get the Latest Looks (and Swag) at the New VCAD Store

Date: May 2, 2018

Getting your hands on official VCAD student gear just got easier. You can now buy branded items such as sweatshirts, water bottles, pens, and much mo... READ MORE ...

See first-hand what being a VCAD student is like at the Spring 2018 Graduate Exhibition

Date: April 10, 2018

This April, you can get an up-close look at creative talent in action at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) Spring 2018 Graduate Exhibition.... READ MORE ...

VCAD Fashion Design Alumni in Sustainability Showcase

Date: March 13, 2018

Sustainability and fair trade initiatives at the forefront in this year’s 6th National Fair Trade Conference Three budding fashion designe... READ MORE ...

VCAD students get involved in Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign

Date: March 6, 2018

Around 19% of Canadian children have experienced cyberbullying On Wednesday, February 28th, students from VCAD rallied together to generate awar... READ MORE ...

VCAD Winter 2018 Graduate Exhibition Catalogue available now!

Date: January 16, 2018

Our talented grads work is now on show! Take a look at VCAD's Winter 2018 graduate work from the Marketing and Merchandising for Fashion, Interio... READ MORE ...

VCAD opens its doors for Winter Graduate Exhibition Reception

Date: January 10, 2018

This January, you can get a first-hand look at the emerging creative talent at the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) as we showcase the work of... READ MORE ...

VCAD Food Drive Raises More Than 100 Items for Vancouver Food Banks

Date: December 22, 2017

More than 25,000 people use the Greater Vancouver Food Bank each week Vancouver, BC – December 21, 2017 - Food banks are the reality for m... READ MORE ...

Join us at VCAD’s Summer 2017 Graduate Exhibition

Date: June 21, 2017

Vancouver, BC - On Wednesday, June 28th, join us in downtown Vancouver for the VCAD Summer Graduate Exhibition Reception and see the amazing work bei... READ MORE ...

Two VCAD Students Selected as Finalists in Canada-Wide Design Competition

Date: April 21, 2017

Vancouver, BC – April 21, 2017 – Two VCAD Fashion Design students, Zohreh Alipour and Kel Dumana , have been selected as finalists in the 2017 Whi... READ MORE ...

VCAD’s Interior Design Students Shine at 4th Annual Dinner by Design

Date: September 19, 2016

VANCOUVER, BC - September 19, 2016 - Be it trendsetting cocktails, innovative cuisine coupled with a luxurious experience, Vancouver has always been... READ MORE ...

Want to Win a $2,000 Scholarship? Stop by VCAD's Open House!

Date: August 25, 2016

Join us at our Open House on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 5-7pm to find out how you can win a $2,000 tuition scholarship*! Stop by and meet with... READ MORE ...

You’re Invited to VCAD’s VFX Program Launch

Date: May 2, 2016

Join us on Wednesday, May 4th at 3pm dressed up as your favourite Star Wars character and pose for a free green screen photo! If you love costumes... READ MORE ...

VCAD Teams Up with Value Village to Highlight Sustainable Fashion on the Runway at Eco Fashion Week

Date: April 12, 2016

VCAD’s fashion students steal the spotlight, showcasing immense volume of annual textile waste VANCOUVER, BC – April 12, 2016 – Eco Fashion Week kic... READ MORE ...

Join us at our Open House on Saturday, April 9, 2016

Date: April 5, 2016

Join us at our Open House on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 12-2pm to find out about our exciting programs and how you can start your path to a caree... READ MORE ...

VCAD Launches New Curriculum to Draw Awareness to Sustainability in Fashion, the First of Its Kind in North America

Date: April 4, 2016

VANCOUVER, BC – April 4, 2016 – The Visual College of Art & Design’s (VCAD) is proud to introduce an updated curriculum for its fashion progra... READ MORE ...

Spring 2016 Portfolio Show

Date: March 30, 2016

Meet the newest faces in the design industries at VCAD’s Spring Portfolio Show on April 13, 2016 Vancouver, BC – April 4, 2016 – Discover the faces o... READ MORE ...

VCAD to Spearhead Fashion Sustainability Challenge at Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver

Date: March 21, 2016

VCAD 81lbs Challenge Presented by Value Village to Debut at 10th Edition of Eco Fashion Week on April 11, 2016 at 9pm VANCOUVER, BC – March 21, 20... READ MORE ...

NEW PROGRAM: Visual Effects Art and Design!

Date: March 1, 2016

Vancouver, BC – March 1, 2016 – Want to work in VFX, CGI, or special effects? Look no further. Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD) is now off... READ MORE ...

Get Set to Become the Next Wave of Video Game Designers

Date: November 2, 2015

Vancouver, BC - November 2, 2015 - Explore video game career options and discover your creative path at with VCAD's Game Development and Design prog... READ MORE ...

Get One Step Closer to Your Dream Career!

Date: October 7, 2015

Vancouver, BC - October 7, 2015 - Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Fruit Ninja, Tetris, Minecraft… How many of these popular mobile ga... READ MORE ...

Pursue a Creative Career as a Graphic Designer!

Date: September 16, 2015

Vancouver, BC - September 16, 2015 - Graphic designers are some of the most essential members of the branding team. These flexible yet disciplined... READ MORE ...

Train for a Thrilling Career in the Entertainment Industry!

Date: July 9, 2015

Vancouver, BC - July 9, 2015 - The 3D Modeling Animation Art and Design program is designed to teach you the skills you’ll need to launch a career i... READ MORE ...

Graduate Artwork on Display at The Ayden Art Gallery on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Date: July 8, 2015

The Visual College of Art and Design of Vancouver (VCAD) will proudly shine the spotlight on its recent graduates at the upcoming Summer Portfolio... READ MORE ...

Congratulations, VCAD Class of 2015!

Date: May 27, 2015

Surrey, BC - May 27, 2015 - VCAD will honour the latest group of talented and passionate graduates on Saturday, June 6, 2015 . Family and friends a... READ MORE ...

VCAD High School Scholarship Workshop for Grade 12 Students

Date: May 12, 2015

Instructors on hand to help students with their scholarship applications. Vancouver, BC – May 12, 2015 – The Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD)... READ MORE ...

VCAD’s Interior Design Students’ Design Selected by Local University

Date: April 28, 2015

An education in interior design holds endless possibilities. From houses to offices and retail stores to airports, students enrolled in the Visual... READ MORE ...

New Mobile Application Development iOS Program!

Date: April 13, 2015

Learn how to create apps and games for Apple devices in the new 48-week program. Want the app you designed from scratch featured in the App Store?... READ MORE ...

Create a tote bag and get a chance to win a $2,500 entrance scholarship at VCAD

Date: February 5, 2015

Design and sew up a tote bag made from recycled materials and make sure to drop it off to VCAD before March 3rd for your chance to win a $2,500 en... READ MORE ...

Winter Portfolio Show Showcases the Latest Talent from VCAD

Date: January 14, 2015

Graduate artwork on display at Harbour Centre Atrium from January 19-21, 2015 The Visual College of Art and Design of Vancouver (VCAD) will proudly... READ MORE ...

Huddle Up for Some Warm Winter Fun

Date: December 9, 2014

Light Festivals, Scavenger Hunts, Tobogganing, Fire Pits, and More! Enjoy the bright lights or cozy up indoors! Regardless of your preferen... READ MORE ...

Lend Your Skills This Holiday

Date: November 19, 2014

Find out Why Donating Time Is Just as Important! Food and monetary donations can help the homeless but helping them acquire new skills is something... READ MORE ...

VCAD’s Winter Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony

Date: November 10, 2014

Family and friends are invited to witness VCAD’s grads receive recognition for their hard work! The Visual College of Art & Design’s (VCAD) Win... READ MORE ...

Explore Creative Career Options at VCAD’s Open House on August 21, 2014

Date: August 18, 2014

Learn how you can start training this summer Those looking to pursue careers in art and design will have the chance to explore their options at VCA... READ MORE ...

Growth of Canadian malls a boon for creative professionals

Date: August 15, 2014

A new report from the Canadian Press highlights a surge in expansion projects at Canadian shopping malls. While this is clearly great news for Ca... READ MORE ...

Summer Portfolio Show Showcases the Latest Talent from VCAD

Date: July 2, 2014

Graduate artwork on display at Harbour Centre Atrium from July 7-9, 2014 The Visual College of Art and Design of Vancouver (VCAD) will proudly shine... READ MORE ...

VCAD to Honour Graduating Class on June 14, 2014

Date: June 12, 2014

Spring convocation ceremony to take place at Calvary Centre in Surrey VCAD will honour the latest group of talented and passionate graduates on June... READ MORE ...

VCAD Open House Offers Last Chance to Enroll in Winter Classes

Date: November 27, 2013

Potential students are invited to learn more about launching creative careers The Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) is hosting an Open House on... READ MORE ...

VCAD Holds Fall 2013 Convocation

Date: November 25, 2013

Campus honors recent batch of talented grads On November 23, 2013, VCAD celebrated creative and talented graduates from a variety of programs in... READ MORE ...

VCAD to Host ONwards Fashion Show November 19, 2013

Date: November 12, 2013

VCAD ONwards Fashion Show puts the spotlight on alumni designers Breaking into Vancouver’s tight knit fashion design community takes a strong creat... READ MORE ...

Style and Sunshine Rock the Catwalk at VCAD’s Summer Fashion Show

Date: July 18, 2013

Local designers wow friends, family and industry insiders at the Scotiabank Dance Centre The hottest trends of the season hit the catwalk Wednesday n... READ MORE ...

Newest Art and Design College Encourages Students to Follow Their Passion

Date: February 11, 2009

British Columbia's newest center for Applied Arts education is preparing to open its doors this spring. And while they put the finishing touches... READ MORE ...

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