A pathway for international students who need extra English language preparation before studying at ECU.
Creative Art Pathway (CAP) offers a supportive bridge into undergraduate studies. Designed for students who meet ECU’s academic and portfolio requirements, the pathway combines English upgrading with studio courses.
Students build skills in critique, collaboration and creative practice while gaining a sense of community on campus.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll develop academic English skills alongside studio-based art and design learning. The pathway emphasizes:
- Oral and written communication for academic and creative contexts
- Reading and writing strategies for art, design and media studies
- Vocabulary, listening and speaking skills for studio practice and critique
- Conceptual and technical foundations across 2D, 3D and 4D disciplines
Pathway Highlights
- Conditional admission to ECU for eligible students
- Co-registration at Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University
- English upgrading tailored to art and design contexts
- Studio courses that provide core skills and connect students to ECU’s community
- Flexible duration: one or two terms depending on English proficiency
