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Keyword Characteristics of Photos

• Authentic
• Honest
• Clear
• Candid
• Natural
• Diverse
• Strong focal point
• Uncluttered

• Avoid stock photography.
• Use colour or black and white photos as appropriate.
• Do not retouch student work; keep it true to life.
• Have a clear focal point with quiet surroundings and minimal backgrounds.
• Obtain signed permission and photo releases for all artwork and people. Find the release form for download here.

• Keep it real, authentic and candid. Avoid staged or stylized shots.
• Make the subject the obvious focal point.
• Reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our students, faculty and staff.
• Obtain signed photo releases.

• Use cropping to maintain a strong focal point.
• Keep lighting natural-looking.
• Minimize clutter, unless it is integral to the subject matter or part of a featured artwork.
• Allow for areas of clear space (low contrast, flat colours) where type can live.

FIPPA (s.26) states that if an event is private, permission should be obtained or attendees notified that the event will be photographed or otherwise recorded. The definition of a private event is that the invitation to attend was sent to a specific group.

Consent is not required for a public event where attendees are there voluntarily, provided that the images of the event are only published in event-related publications.

We encourage our community to avoid recording individuals who are recognizable and publishing personal information without consent. Beyond compliance, everyone is entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy in our public spaces.

Questions can be directed to privacy@ecuad.ca.

Such images/videos are considered personal information and that individual’s permission to collect such information must be in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 165.

If you or an otherwise arranged photographer/videographer are taking photos/video, it is your responsibility to obtain consent from your subjects. If a subject asks to not use their image, that request must be respected.

In addition, images can not be used for purposes other than those specified on the release form. Signed forms should be safely and confidentially stored so they can be accessed when required. If images are transferred to the communications department, the forms must accompany the images.

Release forms are legal documents—do not alter or customize the forms without explicit consent of the Executive Director, Communications + Public Affairs.

If you don't already have an account, select the “Create an Account” button on the lower half of the screen. Fill in the “New to our Store Section” by using your Emily Carr email and creating a password and then click the sign-up button. You will then get a confirmation email through your Emily Carr account to activate your account.

Once you have an account or if you already had an account, you can sign in on the welcome page. Then, click the “Emily Carr Business Cards” blue hyperlink at the bottom.

Fill in your information and click the “Update Preview” button. Please note that non-Emily Carr issued phone numbers or emails may not be printed on the cards.

If everything looks correct, click “Next”. Select your quantity, check the “Proof is Approved” box, then click “Add to Cart”. Select “Checkout”, click “Next” then “Submit Order”.

Please expect some delay in delivery from the time of order.

If you have any questions please click here.

Open Acrobat

Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Prepare Form.”

Select a file or scan a document:

• Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and add form fields.
• Add new form fields:
• Use the top toolbar and adjust the layout using tools in the right pane.
• Save your fillable PDF:
• You can also share it with others or click Distribute to collect responses automatically.

Learn more about converting existing forms to fillable PDFs.

To add your headshot to the Contact section on your area page, please submit a file to srajani@ecuad.ca that meets these requirements:

• JPG format
• Recent, full-colour photo
• Centred on a minimally detailed or plain background
• Head and shoulders only
• Images should be no wider than 360px, square format preferred

Recommended Printers and Designers

The Communications + Marketing team has been working with several local printers and designers and can verify the quality of work that they do. To request a list, please email communications@ecuad.ca.

In addition, the in-house printing at the Digital Output Centre produces exceptional work on low-quantity items.