A Quick Guide to the Resources You’ll Use Most at ECU
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At Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU), there are 20 unique and distinct art, design and media studios, staffed by technicians at the top of their field and trained to help you bring your projects from ideation to life. We’ve got a rundown of these go-to places on campus!
Shops
The Foundation Shop, Design Wood Shop, and Soft Shop are among the suite of resources that are not only state-of-the-art but staffed by skilled technicians who are ready to help bring your vision to life. Whether you're prototyping, printing, filming, or building, there’s a space on campus designed for it. Find out more about the shops on campus.
Studios
From the extensive Print Media Shop on the top floor to the 3D printing and fabrication technologies in the Material Matters studio, and the creative Ceramics Studio, ECU's studios are designed to support you at every step of the creative process. Learn about the different studios that can support your work.
Key Resources
You’ve discovered the shops and studios, now what? It's time to book a session and complete a mandatory safety orientation to ensure you understand the materials you’re working with and how to use them properly. Here’s a simple how-to guide to booking spaces.
Along with signing up for studio time, you should also visit the Tool Checkout + Material Resale (C1272), which allows you to sign out various tools and purchase materials at a discounted rate. If you need analog and digital audio, video and photo equipment, then head over to the Media Resources Centre to sign out these materials for your projects. The technicians can also help you use the equipment and troubleshoot when things go awry!
Make sure to get familiar with all these spaces and complete your safety orientation. It's a small step that will make your experience much smoother!