Deadlines and Information
Application deadline and interim transcripts deadline: January 15, 2013
Portfolio deadline: February 1, 2013
Final transcripts deadline: August 1, 2013
Information for prospective students: http://www.ecuad.ca/admissions
Academic Requirements
Grade 12 graduation with an overall grade point average of 2.5 (C+ or 67%) calculated using the following five required courses;
- English 12 or First Peoples English 12 (a minimum grade of 60% or 'C' is required)
- Two other grade 12 academic courses chosen from: English Literature 12, History 12, Other Language 12, Comparative Civilizations 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, BC First Nations Studies 12, Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Principles of Mathematics 12, Calculus 12, Physics 12, American Sign Language 12, Conservatory Canada 12, Royal Conservatory Music 12. Psychology 12, Law 12, Writing 12 (Creative, Journalism or Media), Marketing 12, Accounting 12, Applications of Mathematics 12, Communications 12 and Technical and Professional Communications 12.
- Two option or elective courses chosen from any of the above or: Art Foundations 12, Studio Arts 12, Visual Arts 12, Choral Music 12, Instrumental Music 12, Dance 12, Drama 12, Acting 12, Theatre Performance 12, Theatre Production 12, Drafting and Design 12, Note: It is strongly recommended that applicants take Studio or Visual Arts 12 as one of their options.
Applicants to ECU are not required to write the BC Provincial Exams, other than those required for high school graduation. If written, these exams will be incorporated in the admission decision only if they increase an applicant's academic admission average. Current grade 12 students must provide the Admissions Office with an interim transcript by January 15, 2013 that indicates all grade 11 courses completed and grade 12 courses completed or in progress. Final transcripts must be submitted by August 1, 2013. For full information on academic requirements, please visit: http://www.ecuad.ca/admissions/undergrad/foundation
Applicants whose first language is not English must complete our English Language Proficiency Requirement. Please see the following for more information: http://www.ecuad.ca/admissions/english
National Portfolio Day
National Portfolio Days help to promote budding artistic development by bringing together experienced representatives to review work and offer feedback. This year's event will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 11am to 3pm. The event runs on a first-come, first-serve basis, and students must bring a portfolio in order to obtain the wristband necessary for entry. Those without portfolios, including parents and friends, will not be permitted to enter specific campus areas during the scheduled review process.
Portfolio
Applicants must submit their portfolio online at SlideRoom. Applicants may upload images (jpg) or video (mov, wmv, flv), and a $12 USD fee will be charged to the applicant at the time of submission.
For students who are interested in coursework that helps to develop their portfolios, please visit the Continuing Studies website: http://www.ecuad.ca/programs/courses/CETP