Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Performance/Composition

at Capilano University Canada

The School of Motion Picture Arts at Capilano University offers students a comprehensive two yearlong undergraduate diploma in the field of 2D Animation & Visual Development. This program is modeled on the concepts of drawing, art, design and classical animation techniques. Students learn about the basic principles underlying animation and its techniques. The faculty at Capilano is resplendent with professionals and experts who guide students at every step of the ay and help them gain professional experience. 

The visual development and animation industry is a very lucrative and fulfilling choice of career in the modern world and hence, students are prepared to face any challenges and trained in the best possible ways. Equal amounts of theoretical knowledge, practical demonstration as well as professional experience are provided to the students. Students are required to define and apply the concepts and production skills for professional quality animation from initial concept through final production. From designing their CVs and portfolios to internships and trainings, students are aided by the college officials in every possible way.

The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication is a four year long baccalaureate program offered by Capilano University. This program is specifically designed for students who wish to build a career in creative arts and communications. With a rigorous, industry centric curriculum students are trained on a daily basis to learn the tips and tricks of the professional world. Students are educated in a number of fields and along with the theoretical concepts underlying communication, students also get to study subjects such as branding, illustration, creative design and interactive design.

Students are also provided the golden opportunity of interaction with the topmost people in the industry and who wish to employ industry ready fresh graduates. From solving problems pertaining to communications and design to developing proficiency in various subjects students are supervised and guided by expert professionals with countless years of experience in the field of visual communications and design.  

Capilano University has a School of Outdoor Recreation Management which provides undergraduate students a Diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management which spans over a period of two years. Anyone who is interested in outdoor activities, tourism as well as community relationships, this diploma is perfect for them. Under this program students receive experiential and outdoor education. This diploma is a life changing experience for students who have the opportunity of combining their career and interests in the dame program. 

The Faculty of Global & Community Studies at CapU has designed a comprehensive curriculum, classroom interaction activities, class tours and work field trips with well educated, expert faculty members at the helm of the program, guiding students at every step of the way. Students are allowed to engage in activities that sharpen their skill sets, fostering community building, studying the major theoretical concept and a positive attitude in order to build a bright future. 

Capilano University has a four year bachelor of legal studies program that majors in paralegal studies and is a very up and coming course. This program deals effectively with the intersection of law and its implementation and their effects on each other. Students get to study the two subjects with respect to one another. Paralegal Study is a very significant field for in today’s world. Bachelor of Legal Studies at Capilano University is designed to produce future business people who have a great understanding of the law and its implications for commerce.

Courses are heralded by expert, trained staff and are designed around current business scenarios. The objective is to develop the ability to recognize legal issues and make intelligent business decisions with the law in mind. Law is a direct influence on business and to be familiar with right and wrong one must have a legal aid by their side. In the Paralegal Studies degree offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

The Diploma in Human Kinetics majoring in Physical Education offered at Capilano University is an under graduate program that extends for a period of 2 years. The Human Kinetics program provides students with a two-year, four-semester program of study. The program is based on a core of university transfer courses that allow students the option of transferring into Bachelor degree programs in Physical Education, Kinesiology or Human Kinetics at Capilano University or other post-secondary institutions.

Students who are interested in sports and physical fitness can take up this program and make their career in their desired fields. Through this program students can build career in field such as coaching, physical education, fitness instruction, recreation programming and leadership. This diploma is a great transfer program and students can seek higher education in the same fields. 

The Diploma in Digital Visual Effects is a two year long undergraduate certificate program at Capilano University, School of Motion Picture Arts. The students of this program are trained and educated to design visual effects for films and television. With faculty members from high-end film, broadcast and software companies, Capilano University has excellent staff members who guide and advise the student at every step of the way during the course. 

The students of the Visual Effects diploma are required to work in collaboration with professionals from numerous other fields such as film, documentary, animation, costuming and cinematography programs for an even richer experience. During the second year of the program students are required to take an apprenticeship or internship in a professional working environment such as a studio where he/she shall be guided, observed and mentored by a professional providing them a chance to build up a network and gain experience. 

Step up your career in business and retail management with the Retail Business Fundamentals certificate. With this training (full-time or part-time), you can work in private or public business sectors as well as retail business.

You'll gain training in fundamental business skills, including business math and accounting, communications, retail marketing and management.

Gain confidence and skills to either step into the workforce directly on graduation, or continue your studies with CapU's Business Administration diploma or degree programs.

The two-year Accounting Assistant Diploma program gives students practical accounting skills, computer competence and basic management expertise that ensure success in the workplace.

Graduates gain a solid foundation in accounting/bookkeeping and general business knowledge with courses in management, quantitative methods, business law, finance, economics and communications during their second year.

Learning Outcomes

• Work collaboratively in diverse groups by engaging in team-building, problem-solving, and self-management.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in a variety of organizational settings.
• Use technology appropriately to inform and support decision-making in business settings.
• Describe, explain, and apply fundamental theories and concepts of accounting, finance, communication, marketing, and organizational behaviour.
• Interpret and apply quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Integrate and apply accounting theory, skills and computer applications to simulated case studies and practical experience in an industry setting.

The Advanced Business Administration is a one-year certificate program. In this program, students will gain the basic management skills to start a business career or launch your own business. In the program, you'll take classes in many areas, including business law, entrepreneurship, small business management and marketing.

Upon graduation, you'll be able to ladder your credits into the Business Administration diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

The Rehabilitation Assistant program at Capilano University is offered by the School of Allied Health and is an undergraduate program that extends over a period of 2 years. The said program incorporates a number of important features which are to be followed by the students such as completing assigned tasks, use of appropriate language, time management, taking constructive feedback and inculcating practical skills necessary to fulfill the role of a rehabilitation assistant.

This is one of the few programs which combine occupational therapy, physiotherapy as well as speech/language audiology therapy. Rehab Assistants are mostly employed under acute care with the patients as well as at rehabilitation centres where the clients or patients need assistance in their day to day life. The age demographic of clients can be from infants to adolescents and can extend to elderly people. The triple-training provided in this unique program means you could be providing physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support.