Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Arts Umbrella have partnered to create an admissions pathway for emerging artists. The Arts Umbrella Intensive Program with ECU Pathway Option allows eligible students to earn ECU credits at Arts Umbrella and receive a portfolio waiver for direct entry into the university’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program. The initiative aims to expand access to postsecondary art and design education by recognizing students’ prior studio experiences. “The ECU Pathway Option creates a natural continuation between our institutions, supporting students as they take their next step into post-secondary study and their future in the creative and cultural sectors–and beyond,” said ECU President Dr Trish Kelly.
