First Nations Access

First Nations Access is a resource tool for all current and prospective students to use. Originally printed as a handbook in 2005, First Nations Access has been transcribed to the web for easy access and updateability.

Email or call Brenda Crabtree to have a hard copy mailed to you.
604.844.3088
bcrab@eciad.ca

Who is a First Nations student?

Jennifer L'Hirondelle + Louis Esme Cruz
3rd + 4th Year General Fine Arts Majors
Beading @ the closing event for "That Indian Show"
First Nations' include status, non-status, Metis and Inuit peoples. Students with First Nations ancestry are encouraged to self identify on their application forms and visit/call the First Nations Office early in the semester to get on the First Nations student mailing list. The First Nations mailing list enables the Coordinator to communicate with First Nations students regarding meetings, special events, First Nations community resources information and other relevant information.


Emily Carr First Nations Advisory
Emily Carr has implemented a First Nations Advisory Committee that provides consultation, advice and strategies on curriculum design and implementation, cultural workshops, lectures, and First Nations art exhibits.

Annual First Nations Awareness Day

The 11th Annual First Nations Awareness Day
"That Indian Show"
Curated by Jennifer L'Hirondelle

First Nations students organize and curate an annual First Nations Student Art Exhibit in the Concourse Gallery. The exhibition provides a forum for First Nations students to express and celebrate their traditional and/or contemporary art practices.

First Nations students gain valuable experience by organizing this unique cultural event which includes First Nations guest speakers, designing promotional materials, and installing the exhibition. Each First Nations guest speaker has a dynamic voice and experience that invokes discussion and inspires cross-cultural awareness.

Emily Carr Institute
Emily Carr Institute is a learning community devoted to excellence and innovation in visual arts, media arts and design. It is also British Columbia's second oldest public post-secondary institution and began in 1925 as the Vancouver Art School of Decorative and Applied Arts. It was later known as the Vancouver School of Art until it moved to its present location in 1980, and was renamed after Emily Carr, one of Canada's best-known landscape painters. The Institute was authorized to grant Bachelor's degrees in 1995 and Masters degrees in 2006 by the B.C. provincial government.

Emily Carr Institute is located on Granville Island, an urban park in the centre of Vancouver. There are over 1400 full-time students attending Emily Carr who have access to studio space, specialized workshops and studios that range from wood to metal to ceramics, photography, animation, film/video, industrial design, wood design, communication design, painting, drawing and printmaking. Students also have access to some of the best faculty and staff in the world, practicing artists and scholars dedicated to their professions and to educating the next generation of artists and media practitioners and designers.


Alumni Association
Emily Carr Institute has an impressive list of First Nations alumni who are successful practicing visual artists, media artists and designers. This list is by no means complete but includes Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, Lawrence Paul Yuxwelupton, Connie Watts, Susan Point, Brian Jungen, Xwa-lack-tun (Rick Harry), Ed Archie Noisecat, Laura Wee Lay Laq, Judy Chartrand, Mary Longman, Eric Robertson, Todd Jason Baker, Richard Thorne, Charlene Vickers, Bradley Hunt, Nadia Myre, Marguerite Laliberte, Gitsga, Marianne Nicolson, Melvin Dunn, Janice Toulouse Shingwaak, Tony Melting Tallow, Zachery Longboy, Kevin McKenzie, Danny Gonu, Peter Pilfold, Saul Terry, Sonny Assu, Peter Morin, Kajola Morewood, Alexis Seto, Marvin Tallio, Michelle Sylliboy, Daina Warren, Rick Campbell.

Board of Governors
The Board of Governors has the power and duty to manage, administer and direct the affairs of the Institute. The composition of the Board includes two students elected annually by students. First Nations artist and Emily Carr alumni, Connie Watts is currently on the Board.

Honorary Degrees and Diplomas
Recipients of Emily Carr Institute Honorary Degrees and Diplomas include Douglas Cardinal. Robert Davidson, Bill Reid, and Jim Hart.

Registration + Academic Policies

Academic Advising Centre
The Academic Advising Centre is located in room 132 (North Building), and provides centralized academic and program advising for all degree students, except those in Foundation (first) year. Foundation advising is managed through the Foundation Office. For appointments call 604 844 3843.

The Academic Advising Centre also provides information:

Admissions

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
Emily Carr Institute (ECI) encourages applications from individuals with demonstrated ability in visual arts, design and media arts and who show the motivation to further develop their ability and engage in critical discourse about their art, design or media practice. While demonstrated creative ability presented in the form of a visual portfolio is the primary criterion of admission, the Institute recognizes the importance of an applicant's previous academic record and therefore will also factor into the decision making process an applicant's overall academic performance. For some limited enrolment programs an interview may be required as part of the portfolio assessment score.

Academic admission requirements
The minimum academic requirement is graduation from secondary school, including the following:

Applicants from British Columbia and Yukon
Grade 12 graduation with a minimum grade of C in English 12, plus an overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+ or 67%).  The overall grade point average is calculated on four grade 12 courses including provincially examinable English 12, one other provincially examinable course, one other grade 12 academic course and one elective or option excluding locally developed (LD) courses.  Academic courses can be chosen from Language Arts 12, Social Studies 12, Science 12 or Mathematics 12.  All courses presented must be 4.0 credits.
 
All courses for fall admission (September) must be completed by the preceding June.  Summer school courses or grades obtained in supplemental examinations will not be considered. 

Applicants from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Grade 12 graduation with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) calculated on four grade 12 courses that are equivalent to the applicants from British Columbia and Yukon requirements, including senior level English with a minimum grade of C.

Applicants from Ontario
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) calculated on four grade 12 U/M courses including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of C.  Two of the other three courses must be chosen from Language Arts, Social Studies, Science or Math.

Applicants from Quebec
The Cote de Rendement Collège d'enseignement general et professional (CEGEP).  Applicants must present at least one full year of academic study with a minimum R-score of 15. 

Applicants from countries outside Canada
Completion of the highest level of secondary schooling that is available in their home country in a program leading to university entrance.

Home schooled applicants
Grade 12 graduation with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) calculated on four grade 12 courses that are equivalent to the applicants from British Columbia and Yukon requirements, including senior level English with a minimum grade of C.

Non matriculated adult applicants
A non matriculated applicant is an adult who does not meet the normal high school diploma requirements for admission.  ECI reserves the right to determine whether or not an applicant can apply under this category.  Non matriculated applicant status is restricted to residents of Canada who are at least 21 years of age or older.  This determination is not made on the sole criterion of age and applicants will be required to present a satisfactory grade of 'C' or higher in a senior level English literature course.  It is strongly recommended that applicants who have not completed their high school diploma enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses and complete the British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD).  Information about the BCAGD can be found on the internet at www.bccampus.ca .

British Columbia Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD)
Applicants using the BCAGD as a basis for their academic eligibility must complete the following requirements:

1)  Four Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced Level or Grade 11 required courses including:  English; Mathematics (ABE) or Principles of Mathematics 11; a Science; one of Social Studies (ABE) or Social Studies 11 or First Nations 12 or Language 11.

2)  Four Adult Basic Education (ABE) Provincial Level or Grade 12 courses including: English and 3 additional subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics,    Mathematics (ABE) or Principles of Mathematics 12, Computer Science (ABE), Geology, Geography, History, English Literature, Languages.

Grade Requirements; a minimum of C+ or 67% based on the 4 ABE Provincial or Grade 12 courses which must be graded.  English 12 plus one other Grade 12 academic course must include the provincial examination component of the course.

Transfer credit for Foundation
Applicant's who have completed appropriate academic and fine art studio courses at an accredited post-secondary art institute, university, university college, or community college, will be assessed for applicable transfer credit for the Foundation year. When students move into second year further transfer credit if applicable will be assessed for the remainder of the degree.

Continuation to Year 2 following the Foundation year
All applicants are advised that admission to the Foundation year does not guarantee future admission to programs in Animation, Film, Photography, Communication Design or Industrial Design.  Students wishing to enter these limited enrollment programs must compete for admission at the end of the Foundation year.  Students who successfully pass the Foundation year are guaranteed placement in Visual Arts and General Fine Arts majors.

Academic admission requirements for applicants applying to second and third year (Transfer Applicants)
Applicant's who have completed appropriate academic, fine art, design or media based studio courses at an accredited post-secondary art institute, university, university college, or community college, may be considered for admission to the second or third year of study.  Appropriate post-secondary studies for admission to second year require a minimum of 30 credits including 24.0 studio credits, 3.0 English Literature credits and 3.0 Art History credits.  Appropriate post-secondary studies for admission to third year require a minimum of 60 credits and the equivalent to the Foundation and second year. Students seeking transfer to third year should contact the Admissions Advisor regarding their transfer eligibility.   

Transfer Applicants from British Columbia               
Applicants from a BC University, College or University College seeking advanced standing to second year must have a minimum of 30 transferable credits in fine art (usually 24 studio credits and 6 academic credits). You'll find more information on transfer credits from BC colleges and university colleges at the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer's website, at www.bccat.bc.ca. For more information about transfer credits, please contact April Goodwin-Smith at agoodwinsmith@ecuad.ca

Transfer Applicants from Ontario
Applicants from Ontario CATT colleges who have completed a two or three year Fine Art diploma are eligible to apply to second year only.  Applicants who have completed one year at a CATT college must apply to Foundation year only.

Transfer Applicants from Quebec
Applicants from Quebec with a minimum 2 year DEC diploma in Fine Art may apply for advanced standing for second year only.

Transfer Applicants from other Provinces and Countries
Applicants must have competed Fine Art courses that will transfer to their own provincial or country accredited Universities.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of identifying, assessing and recognizing knowledge gained through significant work or non-formal training.  Learners may receive PLA credit at Emily Carr Institute for knowledge that is current, verifiable and comparable in content and standards with the outcomes of Institute courses.  To apply for PLA, individuals must first contact the PLA coordinator.

Basis of Admission
Admission is based on a portfolio, essay, résumé and post-secondary academic standing (minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a four point scale required) and English Proficiency if applicable. Space in the second and third years is limited and not all applicants can be accommodated.

English proficiency
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE or TOEFL REQUIREMENT
Applicants whose first language is not English, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, must present a minimum score of 230 on the computer based TOEFL or 570 on the paper based test.  Please note that the computer and paper based TOEFL test scores will only be acceptable for one more year (September 2006 intake).  Beginning September 2005, a new TOEFL test called the iBT or internet based test is being introduced and the paper based and computer based TOEFL test are being discontinued.  The iBT will be required for the September 2007 intake.    Applicants completing the TOEFL iBT test must score a minimum of 88 out of 120 total points including a minimum score in each of the four skills; Speaking 22/30, Reading 21/30, Writing 17/30 and Listening 22/30.

All English Proficiency testing results are due no later than October 15 for January admission and June 1 for September admission.

Exemptions


One of the following English Language Proficiency Tests: Language Proficiency Index (LPI) requirement for Foundation English and Visual Culture
Before enrolling in any Foundation (First) Year English or Visual Culture course, all admitted students must complete the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) and achieve a minimum score of Level 4.  If you are required to write the LPI, you must register before the sitting (sittings are held at a number of times and locations throughout the year).   The LPI administration office is located at the University of British Columbia.  You can register and receive your Test Admission Ticket over the internet by visiting www.lpi.ubc.ca .  You may also register either by mail, by fax, by e-mail, or in person at the LPI Office, Room 6 - 2125 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, phone 604-822-4146, fax 604-822-9144.

International applicants should contact the ECI Admissions Office regarding how to make arrangements to take the LPI or equivalent test.

Exemptions
Students in the following categories are exempt from the LPI requirement.  All other new students must complete the LPI.  The LPI cannot be used as an exemption for the TOEFL requirement.
those with a final grade of 80% in BC English 12 or BC English Literature 12

Official educational documents or transcripts
Applicants must submit a full set of official educational documents or transcripts in sealed envelopes from secondary school and all accredited post-secondary institutions attended to the Emily Carr Institute.  Applicants currently enrolled in courses must send an official interim report of their grades (final grade 11 plus in progress grade 12 courses) 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 other name.

In order for an educational document to be considered official it must be sent by the Registrar or other appropriate authority from the educational institution that awarded the credential, directly to ECI 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 require further scrutiny and might also need to be assessed by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).  The Admissions Office will contact you if your documents require further assessment.

Portfolio Guidelines

REQUIRMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PORTFOLIO, ESSAY AND RÉSUMÉ FOR FOUNDATION APPLICANTS
Note:  These are general requirements for Foundation applicants. Students applying to second or third year should review and print their program specific Visual Art, Design, Media, Animation or Photography portfolio requirements from the ECI web site at
http://www.eciad.bc.ca/www/admissions/portfolio_transfer.html

A. PORTFOLIO 

What is a portfolio?

The portfolio is a collection of work and ideas that represents the state of your creative development. It represents your creativity, knowledge, interests and skills. All applicants to Emily Carr Institute must submit a portfolio as part of the admission process.  There is no formula for an acceptable portfolio. The portfolio you prepare may take a variety of forms.  The primary goal of the portfolio submission is to show us how you communicate ideas and make use of research processes and materials. 
You should submit your best and most recent work that represents your personal interests and your abilities.

Portfolios often include a combination of the following:

We recommend that you include in your portfolio a combination of work in a variety of media. Include works that are a reflection of your time and place in relation to the immediate world, tell a story or show how you have developed a theme or idea in your work.  Select and use materials and techniques that best suit your ideas.  These may include two and three dimensional, traditional and non traditional materials and techniques.  It is recommended that at least fifty percent of your portfolio work should be self-directed projects, i.e., work done outside of structured art classes. Do not include work that is copied or rendered directly from photographs, magazines clippings or images derived from other artists' works.  If you have worked on a collaborative project, please indicate what you have directly contributed to the project.  Sketchbooks, journals and notebooks that illustrate your research and process are encouraged. 

Suggested themes for self initiated work could include:

We value inventiveness and exploration.  How imaginatively you develop and give form to your ideas will be important to the assessment committee.

B. ESSAY
Write a 500 word essay about a contemporary artist, designer or film maker that interests you or on an exhibition or film recently viewed.  What are you thinking about when you view this work?  Please enclose your essay inside your portfolio case. 

C. RÉSUMÉ
While the résumé should include your employment and educational history it should also include a short biography about you, your interests, hobbies and leisure activities.  Highlight the things that make you a good candidate for our program. Remember that the purpose of the résumé is to assist the assessment committee with gaining a better understanding of who you are.  Information about where you live, your community and what you have been doing are important to us.  Please enclose your résumé inside your portfolio case. 

D. INVENTORY LIST
Each item inside your portfolio case and the outside of the case must be labeled with your name.  Include a numbered inventory list matching all enclosed items with title, medium, year and size.

When preparing your portfolio, give special attention to the following technical requirements and methods of submitting your portfolio.

SUBMITTING YOUR WORK

For applicants planning to drop off and pick up portfolios in person
Portfolios must be submitted in a standard vinyl or sturdy cardboard portfolio case, usually these are called artist portfolios and they can be purchased in a variety of sizes from most Stationery or Art Supply stores (e.g. Office Depot or Staples).  Your portfolio should not exceed the approximate standard size of 61cm by 84cm by 6cm. All portfolios must have a sturdy handle, be easily opened and closed and be suitable for vertical storage.  The maximum weight including case should not exceed 8 kg. Portfolios that do not comply with these guidelines will be refused.  Homemade portfolios are not acceptable.

The portfolio case must include a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 original pieces, plus the essay and résumé.  All pieces should be flat, not rolled.  Framed or glass covered pieces will not be accepted.  Do not wrap individual pieces or tape overlays to work.  All pieces must fit inside the case so that it can be closed on all sides.

Time based work (DVD and video) must not exceed 3 minutes per piece and be cued to the start of the piece.  If you are submitting time based work, all film and audio must be transferred to standard DVD format or VHS tape.

If you are not able to submit original pieces inside a portfolio case or you prefer to submit your work in a smaller format then you may choose to document your work in the form of laser digital prints or 8 x 10 colour photographs and submit this work in a binder or booklet format. 

For applicants planning to mail in portfolios
Due to storage, handling, shipping charges and customs regulations ECI will not accept original portfolios sent by mail or courier.  If you are not able to drop off or pick up your portfolio in person please follow one of the following options.

CHECKLIST, the five components of your portfolio submission that must be enclosed inside your portfolio case include:

Every precaution is taken by Emily Carr Institute to ensure that portfolios are handled carefully.  ECI does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to materials submitted.  Questions should be directed to admissions@eciad.ca

Scholarships +Funding

The First Nations Access site has a comprehensive list of scholarships and bursaries applicable to all students attending Emily Carr and specifially for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Scholarships + Funding

Tours and information sessions
Drop-in tours are offered to prospective students considering post secondary studies at Emily Carr Institute.  Tours take place on Fridays at 12:00 noon from mid September to mid April excluding Fridays that fall on a statutory holiday, Christmas break and the dates of February 23 (2007) and February 22 (2008).  Tour groups will meet in the main foyer of the North Building just a few minutes before 12:00 noon and will likely return at approximately 1:15pm.

High school groups are asked to email admissions@eciad.ca in advance to be sure that the group can be accommodated on a particular day.  High School groups must be accompanied by a teacher and, for groups of 20 or more, a teacher's aide.
 

Recruitment schedule
ECI participates in a number of recruitment activities including visits and presentations to BC secondary schools, post-secondary institutions and career fairs.  Contact the guidance counselor or student services office at your school for information about these events.

National Portfolio Days
National Portfolio Day events provide the opportunity for prospective students to meet with experienced admission representatives who review their art work and offer critique and guidance in the admission process.

Emily Carr Institute hosts a National Portfolio Day event annually in early December.  No appointments are necessary but participants are advised to arrive early. Students must bring a portfolio.  Please see our website for more information www.eciad.ca

Representatives from ECI will also be attending numerous other National Portfolio Day events throughout North America.  Information regarding the National Portfolio Day Association schedule is located at www.npda.org .

Application on the WORLD WIDE WEB
ECI recommends that prospective applicants apply for admission on the World Wide Web by using the PASBC Application form at www.pas.bc.ca .  This site will list applications for several BC post secondary institutions.  Select Emily Carr Institute and then follow the application instructions.

Application fee
A non-refundable application/portfolio evaluation fee of $40.00 is required for all applications.  For internet applications the fee must be paid by Visa or MasterCard at the time of application.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION DEADLINES

Note: When a deadline date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline will be the next business day.  All courses for fall admission (September) must be completed by the preceding June.  Summer school courses or grades obtained in supplemental examinations will not be considered. 

JANUARY ADMISSION (Available for part-time Foundation, Visual Arts and General Fine Art only)

SEPTEMBER 2007 ADMISSION (All programs)

SEPTEMBER 2008 ADMISSION (All programs)

April 1
Admission decisions will be mailed

May 1
Admission (registration) deposits are due

June 1
Final deadline to submit official post-secondary transcripts or educational documents
Final deadline to submit official TOEFL scores

August 1
Final date to receive recently graduated high school students' final official transcripts or educational documents
Program Information

Degrees Granted

Bachelor of Design
Communication Design or Industrial Design.

Bachelor of Media Arts
Animation or Integrated Media

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts, General Fine Arts or Photography

Foundation = First Year
Foundation is a critical and demanding first-year program that orients students to Emily Carr Institute and its programs, and prepares them for future years of study in art, media and design.

After successful completion of Foundation or the equivalent post-secondary studies you can complete a:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics, Digital Visual Arts, Drawing, Mixed media, Sculpture, Printmaking or Painting).

OR...through a portfolio review you can complete a:

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography
Bachelor of Media Arts: Animation, Integrated Media
Bachelor of Design: Communication Design, Industrial Design

Contact number for Degree programs: 604.844.3897 email: admissions@eciad.ca

Grad Requirement Form
This form outlines the requirements for your program (major) at Emily Carr. The Grad Requirement Form clearly indicates courses that you have completed at Emily Carr as well as courses for which you have received transfer credit. A copy of your Grad Requirement Form is included with your registration package. Please keep your form as a record to help you in planning your course schedule. Students are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the form. Contact Student Services if you have questions regarding your Grad Requirement Form.

MASTERS OF APPLIED ARTS
The Masters of Applied Arts degree programs focus on the specialized skills and knowledge needed to link art, design and media to industry and professional practice while promoting critical reflection and intellectual inquiry.  Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning and research with practical experience in a variety of settings from art galleries and museums to the creative industries, including design studios or media based organizations, depending on the student's area of interest. 

GRADUATE APPLICATION
Individuals holding a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Design or Media Arts from an accredited college or university are eligible to apply.  Applicants are evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee on the basis of; visual portfolio, academic records, three letters of recommendation and a statement of intent.  Please see our web site for detailed academic and portfolio submission guidelines and deadlines www.eciad.ca.

 

Degree Courses available online now

Emily Carr Institute now offers degree courses online. Study with our renowned artists and designers from the convenience of your own home, Internet café or campus lab. These courses are open to registered Emily Carr students, alumni, students attending other post-secondary institutions, and individuals who are interested in developing skills in an art and design environment. Transfer credit to other institutions may be available.

For more information and a complete list of current courses check out
www.eciad.ca/onlinecourses or call 604 844 3897

 

Continuing Studies
Continuing Studies (CS) offers a wide range of programs, courses, workshops and seminars to both Emily Carr Institute students and the general public. Programming allows students with a range of experiences and backgrounds to experiment with and explore new media and disciplines or further develop areas of concentration. CS provides a community-oriented environment for students who are interested in the visual arts, media arts, and design for personal interest, portfolio development or professional upgrading. Courses and programs range from three to thirty hours in length, allowing students to integrate exciting and enriching educational experiences into their busy schedules. Contact Student Services for further information or to receive a copy of the current calendar.

For more information check out the website http://cs.eciad.ca
or call 604 844 3810

Transition to the Arts
This unique program offers a wide range of courses for the inquisitive, beginning artist. Each course provides a diverse experience while encouraging exploration and experimentation. In each course, you are guided through the basics of art and design as you:

Any of the courses in the Transition to the Arts Program is recommended if you are building your portfolio or expanding your personal creativity. Experienced faculty, all practicing artists, guide you through exercises, discussions, demonstrations, and lectures that will challenge you as you develop your visual ideas. Course content ranges from drawing, graphic design, 3D, sculptural forms, and color theory, to digital media, photography, and video. Exploration across all disciplines encourages self-expression, inquiry, and discovery as you investigate the range of possibilities different materials provide.
An example of one of the classes is: CETP 175 The Portfolio: Process + Principles

For more information call Student Services/Continuing Studies 604 844 3810

Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is a service that Emily Carr Institute provides to all students from every program area who would like to improve their reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
It provides free, voluntary and confidential service. Writing Centre instructors can help you at every stage of your writing, from developing ideas to final revisions. This applies to any kind of writing, from a three line artist's statement to a twenty page academic paper. Students access the Writing Centre by signing up for 1/2 hour appointments on the sign up sheet located on the door (Room 434, South Building).

Writing an artist's statement is important for both students and/or practicing artists. Artist's statements are required for most grant applications, exhibit proposals, or other related letters of intent. Statements vary depending on the purpose, audience or occasion and because they vary so much it will be helpful to look at examples written by students and artists on the Writing Centre website. Your artist's statement should reflect the message you want to convey to your audience and should include information regarding your background, influences on your work, development of your work, cultural relevance, materials and form, and additional information that will assist the viewer/ reviewer/ audience in understanding your work. Your artist's statement should also reflect the situation and the reader it is intended for, such as an exhibition, a school application, or a grant proposal.
For additional information check out the link to artists' statements on the web. Another area to explore for artist's statements is in Exhibition Catalogues available in the library.
Tel. 604 629 4511 http://www.eciad.ca/wc
Karolle Wall/Associate Professor/Writing Centre Coordinator

Counseling and Disabilities Services
Personal counseling is available to all students at no charge. The counseling department is available to address a full range of personal difficulties, including, but not limited to, relationship struggles, shyness, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, stress, trauma and mental health concerns. All information shared in counseling is held in strict confidence.

Emily Carr Institute is committed to providing services to students with disabilities and special needs. These services may include providing note-takers, tutors, computer equipment, general support, and referral to the counselor. You will need to have documentation from appropriate medical personnel in order to access these services. New students in need of these services are encouraged to contact the Counseling Department. Counseling is available throughout the year, Monday through Friday, and is located in Student Services. Appointments can be made in the following ways:

Library
The emphasis of our Library collection is on contemporary art, media, and design, along with related subjects in art and design history. The collection includes over 23,000 books and exhibition catalogues, 145,000 slides, 2,500 videos and films, 800 audio and sound effects recordings, and 160 current magazine and subscriptions. There is a First Nations component to most areas of the collection and we continually strive to add First Nations content.

Library materials are available for use by faculty, staff and students at Emily Carr Institute. Limited public borrowing is available for an annual fee. Electronic databases and indexes, as well as Internet access, are available in the library. The library catalogue can be accessed on-line via www.eciad.ca or at portal.eciad.ca.

Internet/Email
Emily Carr students have Internet access through the library and the student computer lab (room 228 in the North Building). Once classes begin you can obtain your student ID card to access the computer terminals. You can also have a free email account set up at the library.

Charles H. Scott Gallery
The Charles H. Scott Gallery and the Concourse gallery are seen as an integral aspect of the educational experience of the Emily Carr Institute. The Charles H. Scott Gallery has a mandate to exhibit contemporary art that reflects the range of disciplines currently explored within the Institutes curriculum of studies. A primary objective of the gallery is presentation of exhibitions and public programs that effectively communicate the role of Emily Carr Institute as an active site for the exhibition, discussion, teaching, and production of art and design. As part of its mandate, the gallery functions as a teaching space, providing practical experience in many aspects of exhibition development and presentation. Students are able to interact with the work of professional artists in a close-up and hands-on manner. A number of students are employed on a part-time basis to assist with gallery operations and installations.

READ - Charles H. Scott Gallery Bookshop
The READ bookshop at the gallery specializes in contemporary art and critical theory. A variety of publications are offered for sale, including artists' books, projects, and monographs; catalogues from local, national, and international centres; books, magazines, posters, postcards, as well as textbooks required for Emily Carr courses.

Concourse Gallery
The Concourse Gallery is for student and Institute oriented exhibitions. The gallery provides an opportunity for students to present their work to members of the Institute and to the general public. It also offers students experience in proposal writing and familiarizes them with the practical aspects of gallery exhibition process.

The Student Exhibition Committee is a group of students who work with the Charles H. Scott Gallery director/curator to manage the Concourse Gallery. Proposals for student exhibitions are reviewed by this committee in both the fall and spring semesters. First Nations students, from foundation to fourth year, have an annual one week exhibit in the Concourse Gallery.

Other Resources...

The Jamm Café
Our cafeteria and offers a selection of reasonably priced meals and snacks. The eating area includes several microwave ovens, and a sink, for student use. It has comfortable seating areas with a pool table and music, and regular events such as poetry readings and pub nights make it the social gathering spot for the Emily Carr community.

Lockers
Lockers are available to all students during certain times of the year. Information on obtaining a locker will be included in your Registration and Orientation Information.

Mailboxes
All full-time and part-time students are assigned a mailbox and are located outside of Student Services. The mailboxes are used by faculty, staff, and students to communicate messages and information during the semester.

Student ID Cards
A photo identification (ID) card is provided free of charge to all new students and includes your photo and student identity number. This card is used to borrow materials from the library, the A/V department and the tool crib, and is required to access designated areas of the campus during the evening and weekends. Your ID card can also be used for discounts at Opus Framing & Art Supplies.

Information on obtaining student ID cards is posted on the course schedule bulletin board outside Student Services at the beginning of each semester. There is a $5 charge for replacement cards that have to be issued within the same school year

Tool Crib
A variety of tools can be borrowed from the tool cribs at Emily Carr. Items such as hammers, jigsaws, glue guns and drills are available for student art projects. You must have a valid student ID card to borrow equipment from the tool crib.

Audio Visual (A/V) Policies and Procedures
Equipment may be borrowed from the Audio Visual Department for use in classes or for class projects/assignments. Available AV equipment includes cameras, tripods, projectors, microphones, televisions, and VCRs. You must have a valid student ID card to borrow equipment from the AV department.

Parking
Emily Carr has covered and outdoor reserved parking stalls for students, faculty and staff. For more information contact Facilities at 604 844 3817.

Public Transit
Vancouver has an excellent public transit system that consists of buses, SkyTrain and the SeaBus. The SeaBus. A student Bus Pass is approximately $63 per month. For additional information on the transit system in Vancouver: www.translink.bc.ca

Bicycles
Emily Carr Institute has a locked shed for bikes behind the North Building. Access to the shed is through your student ID card.

Housing
Emily Carr Institute does not have student housing, however, information is provided on our website to assist students with accommodation: www.eciad.ca/www/services/housing.html

Lu'ma Native Housing Socitey.
The Lu'ma Native Housing Society can provide housing for First Nations people living in Vancouver. Please check out there website to find out  more information. http://www.lnhs.ca/