Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design What will you create at Canada’s #1 university for art + design?

Encouraging experimentation at the intersections of art, design, media and technology, ECU merges studio practice, research and critical theory in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. In 2020 and 2021, we were ranked as the top university for art and design in Canada, and 30th in the world. We have 2000 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs, and thousands more tak

ing workshops, certificate programs and individual courses. Our faculty and alumni are internationally recognized as award-winning creators and thought leaders who have significant impacts on both the cultural sectors and the economy.

09/02/2026

What’s it like to make with muskox wool? 
 
At a workshop held on our campus this past spring, we asked designer and recent graduate Shayla Giroux (MDes 2026) on her experience of being a part of a research-creation project that explores meaning-making with this luxury fibre.

Led by U of T Scarborough (UTSC) Associate Professor Nicole Klenk and ECU Associate Professor Hélène Day Fraser, this project was funded by the Social Sciences Humanities Research Council 
(SSHRC). 
 
“Muskox wool, which is also known as qiviut, is a luxury fibre for folks in the south. But for the people in the north, the Inuit, this is an animal that they’ve worked with, hunted for food and used for fibre for millennia,” says Nicole.
 
“What we’re doing today is exploring the affordances; the qualities of the wool itself, the material and what we can do with it.”
 
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Build skills for your next career move!Join our online info session to learn more about ECU’s 8-week Micro-Certificates,...
09/01/2026

Build skills for your next career move!

Join our online info session to learn more about ECU’s 8-week Micro-Certificates, flexible programs designed to support your professional growth while fitting into your schedule.

Micro-Certificate options:
• UI Design Foundations
• UI Visual Design
• UX/UI Design Leadership Essentials
• UX/UI Design Visioning + Team Leadership

We’ll cover curriculum, delivery formats, recommended experience and what to expect from each program. A live Q+A will follow, so bring your questions!

🔗 Learn more + register: https://ow.ly/u7pn50ZEYES

What did extended learning look like in ECU’s past?From evening classes, art teacher training and Saturday morning class...
08/28/2026

What did extended learning look like in ECU’s past?

From evening classes, art teacher training and Saturday morning classes for young learners, ECU has always encouraged students to learn at their own pace.

Fred Amess, Principal and Evening School Supervisor put it best: “The lights of the school do not go out with the switches but go home in sparks with the students. A light to lighten our city to a more practical application of a truer beauty.”

Today we continue that tradition with our evening classes, Summer Institute for Teens and Junior Art Institute, which invite learners of all ages to explore new ideas, rediscover their creativity and make art and design part of their everyday lives.

Read more about our past programs and our current Extended Learning opportunities: https://ow.ly/WTvP50ZGFpb

Much like the skybound hero in their lauded 2022 film ‘The Flying Sailor,’ three-time Academy Award-nominated animators ...
08/27/2026

Much like the skybound hero in their lauded 2022 film ‘The Flying Sailor,’ three-time Academy Award-nominated animators Wendy Tilby (Alum 1986) and Amanda Forbis (Alum 1988) have emerged from their own journey through time and space and are now standing back up to decide what their lives might hold.

We recently spoke with the artists, illustrators and filmmakers about their fascinating process, what makes (or breaks) a great film, and the people who’ve inspired them ✨

Read all about it here: https://ow.ly/7g1n50ZGcBb

For wherever you are in your creative journey.As part of this year’s Design Vancouver Festival, join us at ECU for The C...
08/26/2026

For wherever you are in your creative journey.

As part of this year’s Design Vancouver Festival, join us at ECU for The Creative Shift: Building Between Milestones, a free half-day event exploring the lessons and challenges that shape careers in art and design.

Hear honest conversations from professionals at different career stages in the Things We Figured Out Along the Way panel discussion, then reflect on your own journey and connect with others in the Where Are You Right Now? workshop.

Choose to attend the panel, the workshop or both.

📅 September 26, 2026�
📍 Emily Carr University of Art + Design�
🎟️ Free!

Register today: https://ow.ly/H8Xx50ZEUKQ

As the summer heats up, do things cool down on campus? No way! We’ve been busier than ever with exhibitions, events and ...
08/24/2026

As the summer heats up, do things cool down on campus? No way!

We’ve been busier than ever with exhibitions, events and initiatives that showcase the work of our summer teens, lo-res MFA students and current students.

From thesis projects to exhibitions, to residencies and events, a summer at ECU highlights that creativity goes on year-round! ☀️

https://ow.ly/qzaj50ZETTa

08/20/2026

A look back at what young artists and designers accomplished in our Summer Teen Programs! 🎨✨ From setting up their exhibition to celebrating at the Opening Reception, we’re so proud of everything they created and shared.

Wondering what's next? 🍎 Our Fall Youth Programs with the Vancouver Art Gallery and Richmond Art Gallery are open for registration, along with individual courses.

Learn more here ✅: https://ow.ly/TCbA50ZC3By

What did summer learning look like at Emily Carr University of Art + Design decades ago? From free sketching trips to Sa...
08/18/2026

What did summer learning look like at Emily Carr University of Art + Design decades ago?

From free sketching trips to Savary Island in the 1930s to experimental courses in dance, jewelry design and thermoplastics in 1970s, ECU’s summer programs have encouraged students to explore new ideas, develop their skills and embrace creative possibilities.

Take a look back at the innovative programs, playful publications and unique learning opportunities that shaped ECU’s summer history. What would you bring back?

https://ow.ly/pzqy50ZB36x

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