Join a Creative + Connected Community
We’re the #1 art university in Canada for many reasons — our excellence in reputation extends not only to your academic and studio experience, but also to the artistic opportunities you’ll have outside of the classroom and after graduation.
Earning your Bachelor of Media Arts is more than what you learn in the classroom, it’s about joining a thriving creative community and gaining real-world experience.
The New Media + Sound Art Major is designed to give students as many professional development opportunities as possible, including but not limited to:
- Regular speakers and events
- Admission to festivals, conferences and networking events with notable animation artists and industry leaders
- Connections with local animation studios
- Internships, grants and research opportunities, including the Basically Good Media Lab
- Use of ECU’s creative production facilities
- Industry experience and work-integrated learning opportunities facilitated by our Career + Work resources
- Connections with local studios, shops and labs outside ECU
Opportunities After Graduation
Graduates of the New Media + Sound Art Major bring many in-demand skills to the job market, from advanced technical abilities to critical knowledge.
Upon graduation, students follow a variety of career paths and roles:
- MFA and PhD studies
- Visual + sound artists
- Composers + audio producers
- Film industry professionals
- Game designers
- Professional musicians