Graduate Admissions

Application Process

Regular Master of Applied Arts or the Low Residency Master of Applied Arts programs

 

Campus tour for applicants  to the MAA programs Thursday February 11 & March 11, 2010 at 2pm. You are required to register with misberg@ecuad.ca as space is limited. Meet at Reception  -  1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC

 

Artists and designers with strong portfolios and research goals and who hold a four-year Bachelor's degree in Design, Media Arts or Visual Arts from an accredited college or university with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher are invited to apply to the Emily Carr University Master of Applied Arts (MAA) program.

Applications for Fall 2010 are now closed. The deadline was January 15.

You may only apply for one program per year: Master of Applied Arts or Low Residency Master of Applied Arts

You are required to apply for a specific stream:

  • Master of Applied Arts in Design or
  • Master of Applied Arts in Visual Arts or
  • Master of Applied Arts in Media Arts or
  • Low Residency Master of Applied Arts in Design or
  • Low Residency Master of Applied Arts in Visual Arts/Media Arts

If you mistakenly apply to incorrect program do not reapply  through MyBCcampus contact .

Regardless of the program you apply for you will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee on the basis of the:

  • Portfolio of visual projects
  • Official transcripts of post-secondary education
  • Professional letters of recommendation (3)
  • Statement of intent
  • Curriculum vitae or resumé outlining related professional experience.

In addition in some cases applicants are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency.

To apply carefully follow the steps below.

Step 1 |

Complete an online application through myBCcampus. A non-refundable application fee of $75.00CDN is required for all applications.  Applications for Fall 2010 are now closed.  The deadlione was January 15.

Step 2 |

Once the applicant has received an application confirmation from Emily Carr they should proceed to SlideRoom. At SlideRoom you will be required to select your program of choice and to upload your portfolio (specific file formats can be found on the SlideRoom page) as well as curriculum vitae and statement of intent in PDF format. They must be submitted and arrive by  February 1.

A non-refundable application fee of $10.00US is required for all submissions.

Step 3 |

Recommendation letters and official transcripts must be submitted by mail and arrive at Emily Carr by February 1 .

Please arrange to have all transcripts and letters of recommendation sent to:

Graduate Admissions
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R9
Canada

 

Portfolio Submission Process

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of 18 - 20 examples of their visual projects; this may include documentation of static (2d or 3d) and dynamic (sound,video, performance, etc) work.

Applicants are required to submit their portfolios online at SlideRoom. Access to SlideRoom is now open and closes February 1.

During this time period applicants may upload images (jpg) or video (mov, wmv, flv) music (mp3) as well as statements of intent and curriculum vitae in PDF format.

To optimize image quality and upload speed, ensure that image files are approximately 1024 x 768px at 72 dpi and please keep video files under 60MB each. Our SlideRoom portal offers additional instruction for submitting work. For technical assistance, contact support@slideroom.com . You can also access a help desk at http://slideroom.zendesk.com.

SlideRoom allows the applicant to log in and edit as often as required, however, please note, that once the portfolio is submitted changes can no longer be made.  Once the applicant is ready to submit a $10 US fee will be charged to the applicant .

Official Educational Documents or Transcripts

Applicants must submit a full set of official educational documents or transcripts in sealed envelopes from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended. Applicants currently enrolled in courses must send an official interim report of their grades and then follow up with a full set of official educational documents or transcripts when their courses are completed.

Educational documents or transcripts must contain the academic record, showing the courses or subjects studied, the grades earned, and the hours of study or number of credits for each course. Depending on the country that issues the educational document, it may be called a transcript, detailed marks card, relevé de notes, examination report, extract, student's book, index, or another name.

In order for an educational document to be considered official it must be sent directly to Emily Carr by the Registrar or other appropriate authority from the educational institution that awarded the credential, and must bear the proper seals, signatures, and/or postal markings.

Foreign documents from non-English speaking schools must be sent in the original language and accompanied by an official certified English translation. Foreign documents may need to be assessed by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). The Admissions Office will contact the applicant if the documents require further assessment.

Statement of Intent

All applicants are required to include a statement of intent (300-500 words) that outlines the direction of their research and/or studio practice and their intentions in seeking to enter the Masters program at Emily Carr. Statements should also address intent with respect to an internship placement.

Graduate students are encouraged to take full advantage of the excellent technical facilities available at the University and all efforts will be made to assign individual studio space. Keeping in mind that studio space is limited, please make sure that your statement of intent addresses your anticipated space and technical needs. Your statement of intent must be uploaded in PDF format to your account on SlideRoom.

The Statement of Intent should, where applicable, concisely and articulately:

  • Discuss the content/focus of the visual work represented in the portfolio
  • Propose a focus of graduate study at Emily Carr
  • Consider the candidate's expectations regarding graduate study
  • Demonstrate historical and theoretical awareness of the field (Design, Media or Visual Arts) and the applicant’s relationship to it
  • Consider intent with respect to an internship placement
  • Mention of any unique interdisciplinary interests, motivations, accomplishments and/or future goals
  • Address specific technical requirements, interests or expertise

The Statement of Intent must be uploaded in PDF format to the applicant's account on SlideRoom.

Curriculum Vitae or Resumé

A current curriculum vitae or resumé of academic and professional accomplishments may include education, exhibition, publication and community service history.

The Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded in PDF format to the applicant's on SlideRoom.

Recommendation Letters

Recommendation letters should be written by instructors or professionals who are prepared to comment on your educational and professional qualifications and with whom you have recently (or last) studied or worked.

Applicants must arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation mailed to Emily Carr, preferably using the Emily Carr recommendation form (available below).

  • MAA Recommendation Form - complete online [PDF, 88k]
    If you submit the MAA Recommendation Form online, click on the form, Save Page As on your desk top, fill out the form and then send it as an attachment to masters@ecuad.ca.

Recommenders may also use their own stationery, but it is critical that they include the applicant's full name in the letter. Letters can be submitted with your application package in a signed, sealed envelope or can be sent directly to us from the recommender.

English Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, must present an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For more information please see English Proficiency.

Graduate Studies contact
Phone: 604.844.3897
Email: masters@ecuad.ca