Emily Carr University of Art + Design

  • 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R9view map
  • (604) 844-3800
  • (800) 832-7788
  • (604) 844-3801
  • February 01, 2010
  • www.eciad.ca

Fact Sheet

  • 1925
  • University
  • Specialized
  • English
  • $21 Million
  • $0 Million

College Programs: A Select Guide

Communication Design

Communication Design focuses on developing comprehensible design of messages and experiences. Although the program places emphasis on 2D design concerns — in print or on screen — it allows for students to investigate overlapping areas in 3D as well.

Industrial Design

Industrial Design focuses on developing design by applying a user-centered methodology. The program places particular emphasis on sustainable design and design in support of local entrepreneurship, healthy living, and interactive environments.

Animation

Animation majors work within experimental, commercial and computer animation streams in a carefully integrated program designed to produce well-rounded animators. Graduates work in entertainment, advertising and communications, as well as on independent animation productions.

Film, Video + Integrated Media Major

Film, Video + Integrated Media combines a variety of media areas including film, video, installation, performance, sound, interactive digital media and digital visual arts. The program offers a vibrant combination of studio work, technical instruction, history, theory, critical analysis and professional practices. Students either specialize in one particular media or choose to work in hybrid forms.

Photography Major

Photography offers a strong emphasis on conceptual, technical and historical knowledge, preparing students to become innovative photographers within contemporary culture. Curriculum covers a wide range of cameras, black and white and colour processes, archival fine art printing, digital output, installations and projected imagery.

Visual Arts Major

Visual Arts offers a studio-based education that reflects the diversity and complexity of contemporary art practices. Students choose from a variety of courses in ceramics, drawing, painting, print media, photography, sculpture and digital visual arts.


Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Institution size classification: Very Small   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. No survey data available
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees N/A $6,281

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction N/A A-

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education N/A A
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality N/A A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students N/A A
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject N/A A+
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty N/A A
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback N/A A-
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising N/A B+
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A N/A

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling N/A B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process N/A A-
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from N/A B-
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree N/A B+
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities N/A C+

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere N/A A-
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus N/A B+
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities N/A B
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security N/A A
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas N/A B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff N/A B+

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size N/A A
Average # of Students in 1st year Class N/A 47
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students N/A 36%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students N/A 57%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 7%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students N/A 59%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students N/A 40%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 1%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus N/A B+
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network N/A B+
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus N/A A-
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms N/A B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus N/A A-
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line N/A A-
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment N/A B+

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities N/A B
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls N/A B+
Satisfaction with Student Residences N/A B-
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus N/A A-
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities N/A B-

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction N/A B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space N/A B+
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation N/A B+
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings N/A B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources N/A A-
Satisfaction with Library Staff N/A A-
Library Expenditures per Student N/A $1,463
Library holdings per Student N/A N/A

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events N/A Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams N/A Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs N/A Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs N/A Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events N/A Sometimes
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities N/A Sometimes

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments N/A Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings N/A Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read N/A 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class N/A Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction N/A 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages N/A 6 to 10
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages N/A 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages N/A 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More N/A None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services N/A B+
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services N/A 65%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete N/A $1,498
CIS Top Three Finishes N/A N/A

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services N/A B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling N/A B
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling N/A 58%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore N/A B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore N/A 99%
Satisfaction with Food Services N/A C-
Percentage of Students Using Food Services N/A 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services N/A B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services N/A 38%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students N/A 3%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students N/A B
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students N/A 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities N/A B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities N/A 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees N/A $6,281
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min N/A $6,740
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $6,215
Room and Board Min N/A $5,859
Room and Board Max N/A $7,215
Off-Campus Housing Min $6,040 $4,479
Off-Campus Housing Max $7,480 $5,320

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance N/A C+
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries N/A C+
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships N/A C+

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment N/A B+
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers N/A B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation N/A B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge N/A B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities N/A C+

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate N/A 40%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate N/A 60%
Percentage of International Students N/A 9%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications N/A 45
International Collaborations N/A 21
Total Research ($ Millions) N/A $5
Total research per faculty N/A $29,498
Federal Funding ($ Millions) N/A $1
Granting Council dollars per faculty N/A $5,900

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time N/A 98
% Faculty Male N/A 65%
% Faculty Female N/A 35%