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Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Illustration (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

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Faculty:

Audain Faculty of Art

Degree:

Bachelor

Field of Study:

Illustration

Description:

In the rapidly changing art and design landscape, Illustration is a key form of visual communication. Illustrators need the ability to think critically and innovatively, and be able to engage diverse audiences in a variety of contexts. Our illustration courses explore varied technical approaches and a broad range of pictorial strategies, while cultivating the ability to collaborate and adapt to diverse opportunities, from contemporary art exhibitions to careers in mass-media.

Here, you'll master varied technical approaches while learning their critical and conceptual contexts, preparing you for a future career as a professional illustrator. As you develop your unique style as an artist, you'll learn to create engaging and distinctive images that complement written content or stand alone.

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Illustration (Bachelor of Fine Arts) at Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Course Based:

Yes

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$28,632

Tuition listed on SchoolFinder + StudyInCanada is illustrative only. Visit https://ecuad.ca/tuition for the university's most current tuition figures.

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English The minimum academic requirement for admission to Emily Carr University undergraduate programs is graduation from grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%. All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or Locally Developed. For more information, visit First Year Academic Requirements.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Portfolio All applicants must submit a portfolio online through SlideRoom as part of the admission process.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English

The minimum academic requirement for admission to Emily Carr University undergraduate programs is graduation from grade 12 secondary school, with five grade 12 subjects, including English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C', two other grade 12 academic courses and two grade 12 elective courses. The minimum overall grade point average required for admission is 2.5 or C+ or 67%. All elective courses must be grade 12 and can be Ministry Approved, Board Approved or Locally Developed. For more information, visit First Year Academic Requirements.

Additional Admission Requirements:

Portfolio

All applicants must submit a portfolio online through SlideRoom as part of the admission process.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 17, 2025

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Illustration (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

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