Faculty of Culture + Community

Home of Critical + Cultural Studies, First-Year Foundation, the Critical + Cultural Practice (CRCP) major, and the Social Practice + Community Engagement (SPACE) minor.

The Faculty of Culture + Community offers a range of dynamic and interdisciplinary courses that provide the academic core and studio foundation to all three undergraduate degrees at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

We encourage creativity within real-world settings. Courses are focused on the theory and history of art, media and design, with the aim of building social awareness and sustainability through creative practice, research and communication.

Our students learn to understand creativity in cultural, environmental and social practice through internal and external collaborations. Partners include public, non-profit and industry organizations as well as other institutions and universities.

We cultivate fresh collaborations each year to respond to the evolving needs of students, as well as to changing cultural contexts.

Programs

Foundation Year

All first-year undergraduate students complete our unique Foundation program to build skills through critical inquiry, creative explorations and interdisciplinary practice. Students choose their major on entry and experience specialized studio classes that align with their majors.

The Foundation Summer Accelerated Program consists of two consecutive semesters from May through mid-August, fast tracking the Foundation year experience. Students build new connections with peers and learn conceptual approaches and introductory skills within visual arts, design, film, and screen arts.

Critical + Cultural Practice Major

The Critical + Cultural Practice Major allows students to enhance their critical writing, while continuing to build a visual arts practice.

Social Practice and Community Engagement (SPACE) Minor

The Social Practice and Community Engagement (SPACE) Minor is compatible with all three undergraduate degrees. It combines community partnerships and special projects to foster a keen understanding of critical and cultural practice in contemporary art and society.