Emily Carr University 2014/15 Graduate Viewbook

EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN VIEWBOOK 2015

MAKE SOMETHING REMARKABLE UNIQUE MEANINGFUL BEAUTIFUL IMPORTANT AMAZING PROFOUND HAPPEN.

EMILY CARR IS JUST LIKE NOT LIKE MOST UNIVERSITIES. We are a community of creative and dedicated people who are passionate about the arts in all their many forms. We are profoundly committed to the idea that beauty, aesthetics, careful and sensitive design, and creativity, are essential parts of our lives, and have the power to change the world, both now and in the future.

We get to know each other as individual artists and creators.

We organize, amplify and transform creativity into an infinite spectrum of possibilities.

Our DNA is steeped in innovation and change. In the 1960’s we established one of the earliest programs in Animation in Canada. In the late 1960’s we built an intermedia program that was later copied all over the world. At that time, many of our students learned about the arts from people like Jack Shadbolt and Gordon Smith. It is not an accident that one of our most famous graduates is Douglas Coupland, or that on the other side of the spectrum, the Art Director for Vanity Fair, Chris Dixon, is an Emily Carr graduate.

Our grads are working at Facebook, Google, and Apple. We have won more Canadian painting competitions than any of the art and design schools in Canada.

Our Filmmakers and Animators regularly win awards and most recently we were honored to be designated as the 11th most important school in Design in the world.

We invite you to come along with us. To explore new ideas, develop your work and build connections with the world around you.

To be curious. To transform. To inspire and engage. To Make Something Happen.

Dr. Ron Burnett

C.M. RCA

President and Vice-Chancellor Emily Carr University of Art + Design

IMAGE: PARVIN PEIVANDI, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, UNTITLED (HEJRAN) CERAMICS, METAL, WOOD, OIL. CIRCLE CRAFT GRADUATION AWARD FOR CERAMICS, HONORABLE MENTION, THE SHOW, 2014. COVER: CARLING HIND, 4TH YEAR COMMUNICATION DESIGN, WILDER STILL - VISUAL JOURNAL. YOUTUBE: EMILYCARRUNIVERSITY / A CREATIVE PATHWAY TO YOUR FUTURE

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: (3 IMAGES) DAN GUISADO, 4TH YEAR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, SURFBOARD FOR THE SEA; prOphecy sun, MAA CANDIDATE 2015, BARN DREAMING SERIES; BENJAMIN GARNER, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, BLOOD WORK MANDALA; ALISON WOODWARD, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, WE WATCH THE DAWN REMAKING THE WORLD IN ITS ANTIQUE PATTERN; FIONA TANG, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, KING OF PANTHERA.

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CREATIVITY IS OUR GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE. As an Emily Carr graduate you’ll join our University’s dynamic alumni and have impact. You’ll be empowered to shape culture, community and the economy.

STRONG EMPLOYMENT A 2012 study showed that Emily Carr grads are well employed and they’re also highly entreprenurial.

92%

29%

OF ALUMNI ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED

OF ALUMNI ARE SELF-EMPLOYED

The majority of participants are recent graduates (graduated less than five years ago).

BROAD APPLICATIONS Alumni work in a diverse range of fields with the skills gained through their education.

3 IN 5

2 IN 5

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATIVE SECTOR AND ECONOMY

ALUMNI APPLY THEIR SKILLS IN FIELDS SUCH AS BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND NON-PROFIT

THE CREATIVE ECONOMY INCLUDES: Arts + Entertainment • Design • Advertising, Marketing + Public Relations • Creative Services • Internet, New or Online Media • Media + Journalism • Publishing, Printing + Packaging • Architecture

DYNAMIC EMPLOYERS

INSPIRING JOB TITLES

Employers include:

Positions include: PRODUCTION DESIGNER

NATIONAL FILM BOARD

IKEA

HOOTSUITE

LULULEMON

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA

VIDEOGRAPHER CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ARTIST + ART THERAPIST

FACEBOOK

VFX COORDINATOR MICROSOFT

TWITTER

ADIDAS

THE RENNIE COLLECTION

APPLE

3D ARTIST

ILLUSTRATOR

BRAND STRATEGIST RIM

ART DIRECTOR

UI ENGINEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

ANIMATOR

UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR

CURATOR

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES 30 BC Based Alumni Companies and their annual economic contribution: HANGAR 18

FREE AGENCY CREATIVE

HERRAINCO BRAND STRATEGY DDB CANADA SMASHLAB

WORKING FORMAT

SEVEN25

KELLY DECK DESIGN COLLAGE COLLAGE

GIANT ANT MEDIA ION BRANDING

STRAIGHT LINE DESIGN

ANNUAL ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

MOD7 METAFORM ME

MARTHA STURDY PROPELLOR DESIGN PELL

$54 MILLION IN REVENUE

VALUABLE EDUCATION

92%

SAID THAT THEIR STUDIES AT EMILY CARR HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR LIFE

YOUTUBE: EMILYCARRUNIVERSITY / PLAYLIST / ALUMNI STORIES

83%

SAID THAT THEIR FIELD UTILIZES THE SKILLS THEY DEVELOPED AT EMILY CARR

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Our

PROGRAMS

Emily Carr offers a variety of programs and degrees at the undergraduate, graduate as well as preparatory and certificate levels.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Bachelor of Design Design has evolved into a human-centered practice focusing on the social, technological and experiential needs of contemporary society. Our design majors encourage you to be ‘Citizen Designers’, mindful of the power and consequences of design across a range of fields. Focused on collaboration, you will benefit from projects that are intentionally modeled to mirror professional and research project structures, gaining experience working with realistic criteria and constraints. You will also learn various methods of prototyping, developing insight and direction through iterative making and re-making.

Majors: Communication Design • Industrial Design • Interaction Design π ecuad.ca/programs/undergrad/bdesign Bachelor of Fine Arts Our Critical + Cultural Practice, Film, Video and Integrated Media, and Audain School of Art majors in Illustration, Photography and Visual Art place a strong emphasis on the development of conceptual, technical and historical knowledge. You will work in a stimulating, supportive studio environment developing tangible knowledge at the juncture of art and research. These invaluable, transferable skills are crucial to success in today’s knowledge-based creative economies.

Majors: Critical + Cultural Practice • Film, Video + Integrated Media • Illustration • Photography • Visual Art Bachelor of Media Arts An open and flexible major embracing diverse media, Animation is one of the fastest evolving art forms with opportunities to work in 2D or 3D animation, games, visual effects for motion pictures and independent animation films. Positioned at the intersection of design and new media art, our Interactive and Social Media Arts major combines creative and experimental use of computer and media technologies providing you with a breadth of knowledge in technical and conceptual practices for social media, web and software.

Majors: Animation • Interactive and Social Media Arts π ecuad.ca/admissions/undergrad

PREPARATORY + CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Teen and Youth Programs at Emily Carr focus on preparing you for a post-secondary education in art and design. Continuing Studies offers three different types of certificate programs: Introductory, Advanced and Essentials. Each is specifically tailored to different levels of intensity – whether you are looking to gain a new skill or want a comprehensive background to enter the job force, there is a certificate right for you.

Teen + Youth Programs: Summer Institute for Teens • Welcome Lab • Headstart in Art Certificates: Introductory + Advanced Study • Design Essentials • Interaction Design Essentials π ecuad.ca/programs/cs π ecuad.ca/programs/cs/certificate

GRADUATE DEGREES Our Master of Design and Master of Applied Arts degrees encourage critical reflection and intellectual inquiry in a focused, interdisciplinary environment. Explore, challenge and expand your creative knowledge in exchange with core faculty who are leading artists and scholars in their fields. You will benefit from our Research and Industry Office and Intersections Digital Studios that support research innovation and provide access for students to industry partnerships and customized internships.

Graduate Degrees: Master of Applied Arts • Master of Design π ecuad.ca/admissions/graduate

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YOUTUBE: EMILYCARRUNIVERSITY / A DAY IN THE LIFE AT EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY OF ART + DESIGN

are you 15-18 years of age?

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are you finished high school?

So, you’re interested in studying

do you like print design?

how about a shorter program?

ART, DESIGN + MEDIA?

interaction design?

we offer undergraduate degrees

we also offer graduate degrees

Optional: Welcome Lab

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Design Essentials

Continuing Studies      . ecuad.ca/cs

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Interaction Design Essentials

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do you have transfer credits from another school?

ecuad.ca/cs

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ecuad.ca/programs/undergrad

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   

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Communication Design Industrial Design Interaction Design

Critical + Cultural Practice Film, Video + Integrated Media Illustration Photography Visual Arts

Animation Interactive + Social Media

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Congratulations!  

ecuad.ca/admissions/graduate

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Low Residency

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Full Residency -,  .

   

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  .

Keep in touch

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Success!

EMILY CARR UNIVERSITY’S DESIGN PROGRAM WAS EVALUATED AND SELECTED BY IKEA OF SWEDEN AS ONE OF ONLY 12 SCHOOLS INTERNATIONALLY FOR INCLUSION IN THEIR PRESTIGIOUS 2014 INTERNSHIP COMPETITION. FOURTH YEAR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STUDENT, SCOTT FORSYTHE, BECAME THE SUCCESSFUL 2014 INTERN AND SPENT FIVE MONTHS AT IKEA’S HEADQUARTERS IN ÄLMHULT, SWEDEN. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PHASES RHAPSODY CLOCK; ILEX LAMP; ILEX LAMP ASSEMBLY; SCOTT FORSYTHE.

COLLABORATE + CONNECT Employers in creative industries look for a unique set of qualifications: a strong portfolio, recent and relevant experience, cultural literacy and an international outlook.

Emily Carr’s exchange and co-op programs exist to make sure you graduate with all of those things already in place.

EXCHANGE As a second year student, you can apply to become an exchange student for one semester during your third year at nearly 70 art and design partner schools in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

(Please note that students who transfer to Emily Carr at the third-year level are not eligible.)

π More info: ecuad.ca/studentservices/coop

CAREER SERVICES It’s a great way to try out a new city, make connections and explore future professional possibilities.

Regular tuition is paid to Emily Carr so your tuition fees stay the same, no matter what country you’re going to, and you will continue to earn full credits toward your Emily Carr degree.

Emily Carr has built strong links with local, national and international employers, and provides students and alumni with search tools to find employment in the creative industries and beyond.

π More info: ecuad.ca/studentservices/exchange

“ My Emily Carr internships opened me up to a professional world that helped launch my career.”

CO-OP PLACEMENTS

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The University connects students with opportunities for placements in Vancouver during the school year, as well as throughout Canada and internationally during the summer months.

Co-op placements let you enhance your education and professional development, while earning money and up to nine degree credits at the same time.

π More info: ecuad.ca/studentservices/careers

Samantha Lefort MAA GRADUATE + PRACTICING DESIGNER

University

RESEARCH Emily Carr leads the country in the contributions we make to research in studio-based art, design, and media.

During the past 20 years, a dramatic evolution has taken place in the visual arts, media arts, and design.

The growth of digital technology has given rise to new means of production, new kinds of employment, new kinds of creative and aesthetic expression, and new opportunities for artists, media practitioners and designers to reach diverse audiences. As a result, the disciplines that constitute art and design have developed into rapidly evolving research domains that include sound, image and video, animation and gaming, sustainable and communication design, and the implications these domains have for society and culture.

Emily Carr is committed to providing opportunities to graduate students and faculty through collaborative partnerships that apply solutionfocused, human-centered research methodologies to complex problems.

We are committed to developing sustainable models for collaborative research as demonstrated through our ongoing ties with Universities like The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, OCAD University, and NSCAD University.

RESEARCH CENTRES The Research Centres at Emily Carr are communities of applied academic researchers with a common purpose. As research clusters they focus on areas of research interest that may include faculty from different disciplines, and on applications where Emily Carr is making significant national and international contributions.

There are currently three well-established research centres at Emily Carr: the Social and Interactive Media (SIM) Centre, the Health Design Lab (HDL), and the Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) Centre. There are also other emergent clusters such as Material Matters, the Centre for Applied Arts and Material Practice (CAAMP) and CloTHING(s) as conversation.

RESEARCH THEMES • Indigenous and Aboriginal Studies • Sustainability • Health + Wellness • Materials Inquiry and Critical Making • Emerging Media and Communication • Social Practice, Transformation, and Innovation in the Public Sphere • New Models of Entrepreneurship π More info: research.ecuad.ca

LEFT: HIGH FRAME RATE RESEARCH (HFR) AT THE S3D CENTRE; TOP RIGHT: ERGO PROJECT AT THE HEALTH DESIGN LAB; BOTTOM RIGHT: LISA SIMPSON, MAA CANDIDATE 2015, PERFORMS AGENTE COSTURA - A MUSICAL SEWING PERFORMANCE, BERLIN, MAY 2014.

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Save the dates

VISIT US

THE COMEBACK EMILY CARR ALUMNI REUNION September 26-28, 2014 Join us as we welcome our alumni to “come back” and re-connect with our amazing faculty, students and the University community. A weekend of exciting events will offer the opportunity to network with our vibrant alumni community.

NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY Saturday, December 6, 2014 11 am to 3 pm at Emily Carr Meet with representatives from art and design institutions from around the world to get feedback on your portfolio and gain insight into programs and careers in visual art, design + media. π More details: portfolioday.net

π More details: ecuaa.ca

FUTURE ARTISTS / FUTURE DESIGNERS YOUTH SYMPOSIUM Saturday, September 27, 2014 10am to 4pm at Emily Carr Join us for the launch of all year-long Teen Programs to learn more about how to get involved with Emily Carr during the school year. π More details: teens.ecuad.ca

EMILY CARR’S LEGENDARY STUDENT ART SALE November 2014 (date TBD) It’s that time of year again! Mark your calenders for this popular annual event which offers a fantastic opportunity to purchase creations from Emily Carr’s up-and-coming artists and designers. Get a jump on your holiday shopping, or take home a little something for yourself.

FOUNDATION SHOW April 2015 (date TBD) The Foundation exhibition is a culmination of student progress shown through the work completed during their first year of studies. Free and open to the public.

THE SHOW May 3-17, 2015 Join us as our campus is transformed — featuring more than 300 works from this year’s Design, Media and Visual Arts graduates. π To view the 2014 catalog, visit:

theshow.ecuad.ca/2014/home

TOUR OUR CAMPUS Join us on campus to learn more about our programs and see the facilities. π To join a group tour, please send your date

request to admissions@ecuad.ca. π Details in the fall at: ecuad.ca

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEENS; SHOPPING AT THE STUDENT ART SALE; ATTENDING THE COMEBACK ALUMNI REUNION; THE OPENING RECEPTION OF THE SHOW, 2014.

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MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN.

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA

MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN.

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA

Graduate

STUDIES

Emily Carr’s graduate degree programs offer you an opportunity to expand your practice and understanding of art, media + design in contemporary and future contexts. Drawing upon your knowledge and experience, our approach to critical making actively integrates research and practice within theoretical and experimental frameworks. Our internationally recognized and award-winning faculty lead courses designed to explore, challenge and expand your work in a rich studio environment.

You will benefit from Emily Carr’s focused Research and Industry Office and the Intersections Digital Studios, hubs for strategic research innovation that build industry alliances and offer customized internships. Engage in independent and collaborative advanced-level research, studio practice, prototyping, co-creation methods, and critical studies. While our programs centre around studio practice, you will be asked to develop a rigorous critical framework in order to synthesize research, theory, and practice, and to recognize and develop new areas of practice.

MASTER OF APPLIED ARTS (MAA) Visual or Media Art Our Master of Applied Art (MAA) is a 2-year program that adopts an interdisciplinary framework to support emergent forms of cultural production.

Courses in studio practice, research, and critical theory integrate methodologies that span diverse art forms and learning models. You will have the flexibility to explore, challenge and expand your creative knowledge in exchange with core faculty who are leading artists and scholars in their fields.

Choose from one of the following two streams: • Resident Master of Applied Arts in Visual Arts • Resident Master of Applied Arts in Media Arts

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The program is delivered through a flexible model structured around three consecutive summer residency periods in Vancouver with Emily Carr’s innovative and interactive online learning culture.

Study periods between residencies are underpinned by rigorous online curriculum, allowing you to build and expand on the experience of each summer.

You will enter a combined stream of Visual and Media Arts, affording a focus on individual practices and interdisciplinary opportunities.

MASTER OF DESIGN ReThink, ReNew, ReDesign The MDes is a 2-year, full-time, research-oriented, interdisciplinary degree for creative professionals at the forefront of design. As a graduate, you will inspire new design practice and be poised to take leadership roles across a diverse range of established and emerging professions. As an MDes candidate, you will have the opportunity to situate your own research within a range of established and emerging design fields including: Health Design, Recreation Design, Soft Product Design, Communication Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Sustainable Design, and Service Systems Design.

RESEARCH, TEACHING + FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Emily Carr is committed to supporting Graduate Students with research assistantship, teaching or fellowship opportunities. Research Assistantships are designed to provide you with valuable professional experience to complement your studies. Research Assistants have the opportunity to work with Faculty members or as part of a team on a larger research initiative. Teaching opportunities may also be available within the University, and graduate students may also receive fellowship support.

MASTER OF APPLIED ARTS (MAA)

π For full admission details please visit

Low Residency Our Master of Applied Art (MAA), Low Residency is a 28-month program for practicing artists and working professionals who want to stay based in their home communities, but who wish to undertake a stimulating and rewarding course of study in a thriving learning environment alongside their professional commitments.

ecuad.ca/admissions/graduate.

YOUTUBE: EMILYCARRUNIVERSITY / PLAYLIST / GRADUATE STUDIES

Emily Carr’s

STUDIOS + RESOURCES

STUDIO SPACE AND EQUIPMENT

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

All students have shared or dedicated workshop space with late-night and weekend hours, allowing for collaboration and access to equipment no matter when inspiration strikes.

Art, media and design are changing rapidly with new technologies, new modes of expression, and new opportunities for research and employment.

Learning at Emily Carr takes place inside and beyond the classroom.

Hands-on studio time and applied research is an everyday part of the experience here.

π More info: ecuad.ca/resources/techservices

Need special equipment to do exceptional work? From the Calumet 4x5 large format camera to the Sony EX1R HD camcorder, a large selection is available on loan.

ON CAMPUS RESOURCES • motion capture + visualization lab • wearables + interactive lab • 3D prototyping + scanning • wood shops • metal shop • CNC router + laser cutter • industrial embroidery + sewing • bronze + aluminum foundry • ceramics kilns • digital + analog workshops • printmaking + book media facilities • photography + film studios • sound mixing studios • digital + cell animation studios • Aboriginal Gathering Place

At Emily Carr, students work with faculty and partners from industry, museums, galleries, government and community-based organizations to create new knowledge and address pressing issues of social and cultural change. Our areas of focus and innovation include Social and Interactive Media, Health Design, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Stereoscopic 3D and Digital Camera, Art and Social Practice, and Aboriginal Studies. π More info: ecuad.ca/research

Aboriginal Student Resources Emily Carr’s Aboriginal Programs Office fosters learning experiences and support for all students, faculty and staff.

Our Aboriginal Gathering Place (AGP) provides a culturally welcoming environment to enhance and nurture the educational, cultural and physical needs of our Aboriginal learners.

Our interdisciplinary Aboriginal curriculum encompasses both the traditional and contemporary artistic

expressions of Aboriginal peoples, and is a valuable resource for students to access traditional materials and supplies. Courses include studio practice, art history, critical theory and industrial application.

We engage our local community by providing free intergenerational urban access and teen outreach programs, and continue to expand our role in bridging Aboriginal art, culture and education in rural areas across BC. π More info: aboriginal.ecuad.ca

YOUTUBE: EMILYCARRUNIVERSITY / PLAYLIST / ALUMNI STORIES / LUKE PARNELL

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM CHINA, WENBIN XIA, (INDUSTRIAL DESIGN), AND MITTO XIE (COMMUNICATION DESIGN) TEAMED UP TO WORK ON TRAVEL WITH ME, THEIR 2014 GRAD PROJECT.

International

STUDENTS

Emily Carr welcomes outstanding international students from over 50 countries. This group now makes up nearly 20% of our student body.

We offer services to help facilitate success and to support you in your adjustment to the Canadian education experience. We can help with off-campus housing, medical insurance information, and orientation to University. We also provide events and programming throughout the year, and ongoing international student advising.

π For more information, visit:

STUDY PERMITS + VISAS

π For more information, visit: cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp

If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you will need a valid study permit to live and study in Canada. π For more information on study permits and to

find out whether you require a visitor visa to enter Canada, please visit: cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

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If you’re currently enrolled at a Canadian secondary, post-secondary or language school, you may need to apply for a new study permit.

cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-extend.asp

WORKING IN CANADA Canada’s work permit program allows international students to gain valuable work experience and to deepen their understanding of Canadian society.

POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMIT The post-graduation work permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. π For more information, visit: cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SABRINA HSU, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, THE PROSTHETIST’S DIARY; GLORIA HAN, 2ND YEAR VISUAL ARTS, CALIGRAPHY MUG SERIES; STACY HSU, FOUNDATION, DEFINE VISTA (DETAIL); WHITNEY CARLSON, 3RD YEAR ILLUSTRATION, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE CLOSET; MADELINE KLOEPPER, 3RD YEAR ILLUSTRATION,

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ONWARD!; JUSTIN NG, 4TH YEAR ILLUSTRATION, WHERE ARE THE HYDRANGEAS?; SAMINEH AFROUGH, 2ND YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY, TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION; WEI CHENG, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ART, BITTERSWEET.

TOP: PRINTTOPEER DEVELOPS SOFTWARE FOR 3D PRINTING. BOTTOM (L TO R): THE SPARK CRM TEAM WORKING AT GROWLAB; CHARTING USER FLOWS AT GROWLAB; CEOS FROM EMILY@GROW PARTNER, FARM AT HAND.

Partnership profile

EMILY @ GROW

Emily@Grow is a partnership between Emily Carr’s Social + Interactive Media (SIM) Centre and Vancouverbased startup accelerator GrowLab. GrowLab has an unparalleled reputation for bringing together the best and brightest entrepreneurs in the country and connecting them with their global network of top tier investors, mentors and partners. In this exciting initiative, Emily Carr designers are paired with an early-stage startup to develop their product for launch. Students learn about what’s involved with starting a business, and how to connect design to the fast-paced world of startups. In addition to working with the companies, the designers convene in a weekly studio setting where they share ideas and are mentored on the principles of interaction design by lead faculty Haig Armen. The project includes exclusive opportunities to connect with the Vancouver startup community and has previously involved

participation in special workshops, conferences, and events.

Several alumni of the Emily @ Grow program have been hired by their companies, while others have been inspired to start their own. Startups are increasingly recognizing the impact and value of design. Designers with strong front-end programming skills are highly valued in the internet space.

Through this project we are building the relationships and skills that allow our students to become the next generation of visionaries, influencers, and leaders.

Emily@Grow is led by Kate Armstrong (Director, SIM Centre) and Haig Armen (Assistant Professor, Design + Dynamic Media).

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: FALSE CREEK MARINA AT GRANVILLE ISLAND; AQUABUS ON FALSE CREEK; NORTH BUILDING AT EMILY CARR; THE SEAWALL AT ENGLISH BAY. Image 1, 2 and 4 are courtesy of The City of Vancouver.

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Living and studying in

VANCOUVER Emily Carr is located on Granville Island, a converted shipyard and urban park filled with artist studios, theatres and a public market. It also happens to be right in the middle of a city that is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world to live in.

SMART CITY Thanks to smart urban planning, Vancouver is one of the most walkable, bike-friendly and safe cities in North America.

• Emily Carr is close to a wide variety of neighbourhoods: from quiet tree-lined streets, to relaxed beaches, to the energy of the downtown core.

• Secure bike cages and dedicated lanes make it simple to ride to campus.

• Affordable public transportation – including buses, boats and trains – reaches across the region.

CREATIVE DIVERSITY Vancouver has a large community of artists, designers and media practitioners.

• This is a highly international city that welcomes talented students and professionals from all over the world.

• Strong industry ties in design, digital media, film, animation, gaming and sustainable technology.

• It’s not just big employers – new studios and start-ups are born here every day.

NATURAL ON ALL SIDES

• Go whale-watching, hiking, sea kayaking and mountain biking year round.

• Ski or snowboard at over a dozen winter resorts, including Whistler-Blackcomb.

• Explore 220 parks, 120 skate parks and 350 kilometers of seawall paths right in the metro area.

CURIOUS ABOUT HOUSING OPTIONS? Our students live off campus, with plenty of options like private rentals, shared rentals, temporary housing and homestays. A housing assistant is available to help all students to connect with prospective landlords and roommates. π More info: housing.ecuad.ca

BC’S CREATIVE SECTOR • Is the second largest of BC’s six major industrial sectors.

• Generates $4 billion annually in economic activity (5th largest in BC).

• represents almost 4% of the provincial workforce. bit.ly/1oPDCb9 and bit.ly/XzeYAr

BC is legendary for its natural beauty, and living in Vancouver puts you in easy reach of it all.

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AWARDS + SCHOLARSHIPS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

To attract the best-qualified applicants, Emily Carr University awards a limited number of entrance scholarships to new domestic and international students who show high academic achievement and creative potential. You do not need to apply directly for these scholarships — the University will select students based on the strength of their application package.

A large number of external scholarships are offered by businesses, organizations and governments.

These are not administered by the University, and must be applied for individually.

π Full listing: ecuad.ca/studentservices/financial/

Bursaries are designed to help students who are in financial need and who have exhausted all other forms of financial support. Applications are available through the Financial Awards office.

π Partial listing: ecuad.ca/studentservices/financial/

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TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are awarded to first, second and third-year students who are enrolled in 12 or more credits in the spring semester. Unlike the entrance scholarships, you must apply for these directly when applications open every spring. π Full listing: ecuad.ca/studentservices/financial/

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PRINTED IN CANADA CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PATRYK STASIECZEK, MAA CANDIDATE 2014, DARK LIGHT; ANGELA SMAILES, 4TH YEAR VISUAL ARTS, SCULPTOR’S SKETCHBOOK; SYLVIA LAN, 4TH YEAR COMMUNICATION DESIGN, PIECES - MODULAR FURNITURE SYSTEM; JORI VAN DER LINDE, 4TH YEAR ILLUSTRATION, FOR THE BIRDS; LISA WICK, 4TH YEAR COMMUNICATION DESIGN, THE UPBEET PROJECT; STUDENT IN PAINTING STUDIO; STUDENT IN SOFT PRODUCT LAB; METAL POUR IN THE FOUNDRY; CENTRE: STEVEN ENNS, 4TH YEAR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, TRANSFOLD BACKPACK.

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