New Media and Sound Arts Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Overview

The New Media and Sound Arts programme at Emily Carr University of Art + Design offers a comprehensive path for students to master contemporary digital practices and acoustic experimentation. This degree is designed to challenge creative boundaries by integrating technical proficiency with deep critical thinking. Students begin their journey with a mandatory foundation year, ensuring a robust transition into specialised media studies.

Throughout the course, learners engage with a variety of conceptual and material-based inquiries. The curriculum is structured to foster innovation in sound, digital experience, and interdisciplinary media. By working in a collaborative environment, students gain the confidence to develop a unique artistic voice while preparing for the evolving demands of the global creative industries.

Why New Media and Sound Arts at Emily Carr University of Art + Design?

• Study at Canada’s top-ranked art and design university, recognised globally for creative excellence and innovation.
• Access world-class facilities, including specialised shops and studios maintained by expert technical staff.
• Benefit from strong industry connections and opportunities to showcase work at major exhibitions like The Show.
• Learn from a diverse faculty of practicing artists and researchers who provide mentorship in decolonial aesthetics and media production.
• Join a vibrant community of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students in the heart of Vancouver’s creative landscape.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 28632 per year
• National fee: CAD 6028 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum begins with a foundational year of exploration before moving into specialised studio work. Modules may include:

• Indigenous Presence
• Visual Arts Studio
• Interdisciplinary Studio
• Academic Core
• Media Arts
• Creative Thinking
• Studio Practice
• Visual Storytelling

Careers with New Media and Sound Arts

Graduates from this programme are equipped to enter a wide range of professional fields within the creative and technology sectors. The skills acquired during the degree allow alumni to pursue roles in media production, digital experience design, and sound engineering. Many graduates find success in the following areas:

• Animation and film production houses.
• Sound design and digital media agencies.
• Game design and user experience (UX) development.
• Arts education, curation, and cultural programming.
• Independent studio practice and entrepreneurship.
• Public art installations and environmental design.
• Tech industries and interdisciplinary research labs.