ECU news
Ruth Wittenberg Renewed as BCAIU President
The Board of the British Columbia Association of Institutes and Universities (BCAIU) has announced the renewed appointment of Ms. Ruth Wittenberg as President through December 2017.
Ms. Wittenberg was first appointed to this position in January of 2010. Prior to this, she held numerous positions within the BC government.
BCAIU represents the interests of eight education organizations in BC -- the British Columbia Institute of Technology; Capilano University; Emily Carr University; the Justice Institute of BC; Kwantlen Polytechnic University; the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University.
International Focus
Emily Carr seeks to ensure a rewarding educational, artistic, and cultural experience for all students, and recognizes the benefits that international students bring to the University. Vancouver is a city that celebrates its multicultural tapestry, and the University offers international students a chance to thrive in its rich artistic environment.
Coming to Emily Carr means an opportunity to meet people and share your culture and ideas with others. The International Office offers arrival programs in September and January, with orientations to the University. Its staff are dedicated to providing advising and support services for international students throughout their studies, and regularly hosts social events for students to engage with others in the Emily Carr community.
Emily Carr's S3D Centre Creates First Variable High Frame Rate Live Action Film
Research conducted at our Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) Centre investigates the use of variable frame rates with the production of "L’ ÂME SOEUR (SOULMATES) 3D". The short film incorporates scenes at 24, 48, and 60 fps to demonstrate the creative potential of using variable frame rates within a narrative context.
Emily Carr + TELUS Announce Community Television Programming
Emily Carr University of Art + Design and TELUS are pleased to announce the creation of two community television programs that focus on the next generation of Emily Carr researchers, innovators, artists, and designers:
Selected Works from the 2012 Degree Exhibition is a virtual gallery that will provide viewers with the opportunity to see works from the latest graduating class.
Achievements + Accolades 2012
For 87 years, our esteemed faculty and distinguished alumni, staff, and students have made significant contributions to the world of art, design and media. We reflect on some of the highlights of 2012.
Luigi Allemano (current Low Residency MAA candidate) composed the music for the Oscar nominated animation Dimanche/Sunday.
Heather Anderson (’98) was recently appointed as the new curator at Carleton University Art Gallery.
Our Alumni are Growing BC and Canada's Economy
Emily Carr recently conducted an alumni employment survey with Vancouver-based market research and consulting firm Vision Critical.
According to findings, 92% of grads are employed, an increase of 6% since a 2006 survey. The survey received a high response rate, — with over 1/3 of invited graduates from 1996-2011 participating. And, of those working, 29% own their own business, are self-employed, or are themselves employers.
Current Wins Awards!
Current is Emily Carr's academic journal with the intent of demystifying the design process. The journal is designed, edited, produced and marketed by undergraduates in communication design with article contributions from students in both the graduate and undergraduate programs, alumni and faculty.
The editorial team for Current is pleased to announce the following awards:
Mayor's Arts Awards | Celebrating Excellence
Emily Carr is pleased to announce the following recipients of 2012 Mayor's Arts Awards:
Craft and Design | Emerging Artist
Soledad Munoz (4th year student)
Film and New Media | Emerging Artist
Christopher Auchter ('02)
Public Art | Emerging Artist
Samuel Roy-Bois (Continuing Studies Instructor)
Visual Arts | Honouree
Jim Breukelman (former Dean and Associate Professor)
Visual Arts | Emerging Artist
Hua Jin ('12)
Faculty Show 2012
The annual Faculty Show offers a glimpse at the diverse range of interests and creative investigation of Emily Carr’s distinguished faculty. The exhibition affords an opportunity for both students and the public to appreciate the work of these educators, whose personal research and practice informs their teaching.
Emily Carr 2012/13 Recruitment Schedule Released
Over the course of the fall, winter and spring, the Recruitment Office at Emily Carr University of Art + Design covers a broad range of events on a global basis through participation by faculty, recruitment staff, and select alumni ambassadors. The recruitment efforts of the University are to promote visibility, gather and share information, and to expand and diversify the Emily Carr community.
