From photography to illustration, Emily Carr University of Art + Design's latest offerings help you expand your creative potential

Now is the time to register for Continuing Studies courses for the fall term

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Seeking to connect with your inner artist—or give them a boost?

Whether you’re hoping to realize your creative potential, master a new skill, or try something new just for fun, the time is now to check out the vast range of Continuing Studies courses on offer at Emily Carr University of Art + Design this season.

With online and on-campus options, fall 2021 courses explore all areas of art, media, and design and provide  access to the university’s state-of-the-art shops and studios.

Maybe you’re looking to upgrade your professional skills or perhaps you simply crave an artistic outlet: the course options are as exciting as they are diverse.

Here are a few highlights:

Introduction to Web Design is geared to content managers who want to upgrade their WordPress or Squarespace abilities with HTML and CSS skills. This course covers technical and aesthetic considerations so you can start building beautiful, functional websites. Starts October 17.

Professional Practices for Artists will help you turn your creative practice into a career. Learn to develop your online presence, write applications, develop a professional plan, and more. Starts October 17.

Commercial Photography will build a foundation of skills for photographing food, product, and interiors. This is an opportunity to build your portfolio and develop your professional practice. Starts October 31.

Figure Drawing is an immersive figure sketching class for artists of all levels. Starts October 18.

Writing for Picture Books is suitable for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating books for babies, children, and young adults. Here’s where you’ll develop your voice and find your genre. Starts October 27.

Colour Theory is an introductory course that gives people insight into how to use colour effectively within diverse mediums, a crucial component of any visual art practice. Starts October 14.

Registration for all fall Continuing Studies courses is now open. To sign up and learn more, see here.  

Plus: enter to win $200 toward the Continuing Studies course of your choice. Contest runs October 6 to October 12, 11:59 p.m.. Enter @stirvancouver on Instagram or on Facebook @stirvancouver.

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This post is sponsored by Emily Carr University of Art + Design.