Build skills, explore passions + open doors with Continuing Studies.
Continuing Studies at Emily Carr University offers short courses and programs in art + design for learners at every stage. From painting and photography to UX and digital design, you’ll find flexible ways to try something new, strengthen your practice or grow your career.
Anytime is a good time.
As Canada’s #1 art and design university, we run courses year-round. It’s never too early or too late to explore — experiment and dive in! Discover our different options below:
Build creative confidence one course at a time.
Choose from dozens of short courses in art, design and media. Whether you’re exploring a new passion, refreshing old skills or adding professional tools, our standalone courses make it easy to learn at your own pace.
- Open to beginners and experienced makers alike
- Wide range of disciplines from painting to digital media
- Evening and weekend formats for flexible learning
- No application required — just register and get started
Create at your own pace and earn a certificate.
Flexible learning certificates let you grow your creative practice on a part-time schedule that works for you. Explore new mediums, build a portfolio or expand your professional skills through pathways in art, design and media.
- Choose from certificate pathways in studio and design disciplines
- Register for individual courses online with no application required
- Learn in the evenings or on weekends to fit your schedule
- Earn your certificate once you’ve completed the required courses
Acquire in-demand skills.
Micro-credentials are short, focused learning options that help you develop skills in high-demand areas. They also give you a clear way to showcase your skills to employers and shine in a competitive market.
You can earn micro-credentials in two ways:
- Complete an eligible individual course in Creative Tech, Web + Digital Design or Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
- Complete a micro-certificate in UI Design or UX/UI Design Leadership
Launch your UX career in just eight months.
Our full-time UX Design Certificate gives you the skills, portfolio and confidence to start working in this fast-growing field. Learn from industry experts in an intensive, hands-on program that prepares you to design digital experiences people love to use.
- Full-time, on-campus program with small class sizes
- Build a professional portfolio through real-world projects
- Learn current UX trends and tools from industry leaders
- No prior design experience required
Contact ECU Continuing Studies
How can we help you? We sometimes experience a high volume of inquiries and will try to respond within 3-5 business days.
Office Hours
8:30am – 4:30pm (lunch closure 12:30-1:30pm)
Closed on statutory holidays
Tel: 604-844-3810
Fax: 604-630-4535
Student advising by appointment only. Book an appointment.
Contact CSPrograms@ecuad.ca for questions about Continuing Studies programs, including full time certificates, flexible learning certificates and micro-credentials.
Contact Teens@ecuad.ca for questions about Youth Programs, including Spring Break, Summer Teens and workshops.
Contact CSRegHelp@ecuad.ca for questions about registration, withdrawals or general inquiries.
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