High school students wishing to get a jump start in their arts career might consider a course being offered jointly by the Emily Carr University of Art and Design and School District 43.
This fall, Emily Carr will offer Head Start, a first year (Foundation studio course) at Gleneagle secondary school to qualified Grade 12 students or recent graduates from any of the secondary schools in District 43.
Applicants must be recommended by an art teacher (or equivalent) from their home school.
The course will carry degree credit at Emily Carr University and transfer credit to other fine arts programs. The course costs approximately $350 plus $50 for supplies or $1,154 for international students.
Space is limited to 18 seats and qualified applicants will be admitted on a first applied basis to Emily Carr University.
Completed applications, including interim transcripts and recommendations, will be received and processed on a first applied basis from qualified applicants.
All applications are to be forwarded to the admissions office at Emily Carr University of Art and Design by Aug. 26.
Application forms are available by calling Emily Carr University at 604-629-4510, and can submitted in person or via fax at 604-844-3089.
