Clubs
The ECSU is a hub of student activity and connected to student life at Emily Carr. We are committed to ensuring that Emily Carr is a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, and expect the highest standards in all the community building initiatives we are involved in.
Clubs
Bloom
Bloom Club is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to dismantling the stigma surrounding menstruation. Open to all, regardless of gender, age, and other social identifiers, our club provides a safe space for menstruators and non-menstruators alike to come together. Through engaging discussions, creative workshops, informative talks, and thought-provoking films, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of menstrual experiences. By cultivating an environment of empathy and education, Bloom Club strives to promote positive attitudes towards menstruation and empower individuals to embrace this natural aspect of life. All Bloom meetings will have refreshments provided!
Follow us on Instagram @bloomclub_ecu
Contact: bloom@ecsu.ca
#BeABloomer
Film Club
The Film Club is a place where students meet to enjoy films together.
Contact: filmclub@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @thefilmclubecuad
Kace
"ECU KACE" is Emily Carr University's Dance Crew. With a main focus on filming dance covers and choreographies for social media, and an annual winter live performance, aka. Frosty Winter Fest. We are a community of passionate dancers who learn and exchange our knowledge to improve our performance and lift each other up to build a safe space for everyone. We host an audition every semester for those who are interested in joining our dance crew to be in dance covers and live performances; we value commitment, teamwork, communication, and passion for dance in our dancers. However, we also host a monthly workshop when one of our members teaches a piece of choreography, and anyone is welcome to join!
Email: ecu.kace@gmail.com
Instagram Account: @ecu.kace
ECKO (Emily Carr Korean Organization)
ECKO is a club that connects Korean students at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. We welcome Korean students who are new to the country and new to the University and we will try to help you as much as possible. We also aim to provide a healthy connection among Korean students at the school through activities and other various opportunities to get together.
Contact: ecko@ecsu.ca
DIZBIZ
In a world driven by aesthetics and innovation, design is at the forefront of every successful business. “DIZBIZ” is not just another design agency; it's a launchpad for aspiring designers, artists and creative entrepreneurs. Emily Carr University of Art and Design can be the perfect place to start this club.
Contact: dizbiz@ecsu.ca
Hillel BC
Students can participate in events where Jewish and non-Jewish people can meet and learn about Judaism . Additionally, many events will be organized at the Hillel House at the UBC campus that will include free food, drinks, and mingling.
Contact: hillelbc@ecsu.ca
Ball Club
Welcome to Ball Club! Our club is made to build a community of competitive spirited individuals who are looking to get involved in sports related activities that involve a ball. (Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball…etc). Our club is open to enthusiasts from all years and skill levels.
Whether you're an experienced athlete or someone looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle, the club offers a diverse range of sports, from soccer and basketball to volleyball and tennis. Activities will be held both outdoors and indoors. Our club is going to be responsible for arranging 2 events per month which club members can optionally participate in. The club is intended to be flexible for our group members so they can enjoy the thrill of sports.
Our goal is for our group members to make friends, stay active, and immerse in the thrill of participating in a sport.
Instagram: @ballclub_ecu
Volleyball Club
Emily Carr Volleyball Club aims to gather people who are interested in taking part in recreational activities. Our aim is to schedule sport meetings, play Volleyball and increase communications in Emily Carr community to encourage each other to have fun playing Volleyball together.
Instagram: @volleyballclub_ecu
Wordsmiths of Emily Carr
Come write, share work such as poetry and fiction, read and chat in this fun and casual weekly group! All levels of writers are welcome.
HOW TO JOIN:
What: A club for creative writers–experienced or aspiring
Who: All students, regardless of experience.
When: Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:30PM
Where: In-person in the Writing Centre (Library)
No need to register. Just drop by!
Email if you have any questions: writingcentre@ecuad.ca
Miso Riso
Miso Riso offers students of all majors a space to experiment, play, and learn about the risograph printer and its use. In addition to digital software tutorials, students will have the opportunity to create designs and illustrations to print and trade in various events. The capacity for experimentation and collaborative design are endless! *Note: All club related print jobs will be done through club organizers.
Contact: misoriso@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @misoriso.ecu
Animation of the World
Want to watch international and indie animation? Then we are the club for you! We are a club dedicated to watching, learning, and discussing international and indie animation every meeting. Our members suggest what we will watch and are encouraged to share their artistic passions with everyone. All screenings are open for all ECUAD students and staff, and free snacks are provided by the club.
Contact: worldanim@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @worldanimecu
Take A Lap
A leaderless, inclusive, social bike ride that is organized bi weekly, following the same route.
Contact: bikeclub@ecsu.ca
Aboriginal Student Collective
We are a group of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students who are currently enrolled in the University. The group aims to provide a space for Indigenous students of Turtle Island to make friends and find community support among their peers.
Contact: asc@ecsu.ca
Indian Student Association
Instagram: @isaecu
Outdoors Club
The Emily Carr Outdoor Club's main purpose is to enable students to experience the beautiful outdoors of British Columbia. The club has experienced backcountry skiers, MT bikers, hikers, and rock climbers. With all this expertise, we hope to teach less experienced students how to be safe and have fun.
Contact: outdoors@ecsu.ca
Musician Impact Network Society
"Welcome to the Musician Impact Network Society ECU Chapter! We are a dedicated group of student volunteers with a shared passion for music and a mission to make a difference in our community. Through our harmonious talents, we bring the healing power of music to health facilities, aiming to uplift spirits and promote well-being. Join us as we create meaningful connections through the universal language of music and make a positive impact on those in need."
Contact: mins@ecsu.ca
.GIF Club
The GIF club is a place where we will be exploring motion design and playing around with short animations. Our goal is to create GIFs and upload them on Giphy.com making them accessible to everyone in the ECU community through social media. We have an open space to create GIFs that represent our school, art, design, our practice/passions, and other topics of interest. We have space to be creative and share our ideas with the club. We encourage collaborative work and will have space for students to create independently as well.
Contact: gif@ecsu.ca
Fashion Club
Welcome to our Fashion Club! We are a group of fashion enthusiasts who come together to celebrate style, creativity, and culture! We have weekly workshops, as well as other events throughout the year.
Contact: fashion@ecsu.ca
Instagram: fashionclub_ecu
ECU Jam
Instagram: @ecujamclub
BIPOC Artist Collective
The BIPOC Artist Collective advocates for a sense of community for racialized students at ECUAD. We hope to have a safe space where we can create art together and actively work on building an anti-racist creative work environment. BIPOC students deserve to take up space in a way that feels safe and is representative of our plight. The collective provides inclusivity and solidarity for Black, indigenous, and people of colour in an oppressive systemic structure. In the face of racial marginalization, we believe in community as a supportive basis for action, with hope propelling us towards the fight for liberation.
Contact: bipoc@ecsu.ca
Yearbook Club
YBC, short for yearbook club, is a year-long project to create a physical and digital book showcasing Emily Carr University’s students, faculty, and memories from the school year. This project also allows the community to show off pieces, include contact info like social media, and get to know your colleagues!
Contact: yearbook@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @ybc.ecu
Queer Film Nights
Instagram: @queerfilmnight
ECU Game Dev
Have you ever wanted to make your own game, but didn't know where to start? Fear not, with ECU Game Dev, your indie game dream can become a reality! Whether you're a coding whiz, a storyteller, an artist, or just someone with a passion for games, there's a place for you here. Every member will be provided with beginner-friendly learning opportunities and assistance from mentors in the industry. Along with access to game development resources, each week will provide a fun hangout with students united by a mutual love for games.
Contact: @gamedev_ecu
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InterVarsity at Emily Carr
Formerly known as the Emily Carr Christian Community, we are a creative community where students can explore, discover and deepen faith, develop friendships and make a difference in the world. We are a chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada. We welcome students of all backgrounds to be part of our community.
Contact: intervarsity@ecsu.ca
Comic Carr
Comic Carr is Emily Carr’s comic hub. Our goals are to create a comic community within Emily Carr where we can all thrive and grow. In addition, we create a yearly anthology, offer hang-out meetings weekly and may be planning to bring a group of students to a con!
Contact: comiccarr@ecsu.ca
Queer Film Nights
Contact: queerfilm@ecsu.ca
Anime + Manga club
Contact: animemanga@ecsu.ca
Muslim Student Association
ECUMSA (Emily Carr University Muslim Student Association) strives to create a community for the young Muslims studying at Emily Carr to come together and have a safe space to serve Allah (SWT). The goal is to create a community where we can help our Muslim brothers and sisters on campus in reaching their spiritual and worldly pursuits by creating an Islamic environment for all. Creating this association at Emily Carr will promote diversity, inclusivity, and the well-being of all students. It will serve not only for the needs of Muslim students but also contribute to the overall education and cultural richness of the university environment.
Contact: msa@ecsu.ca
Cinema Appreciation Club
Contact: cinema@ecsu.ca
Etcetera!! Collective
We're a radical crew of creative queers looking for like-minded creatures who want to make conversation-starting, controversial, or otherwise kickass expressive art, design, photography and more: Identity, body positivity, kink, mature education, disability, intimacy, queer love, self love, consent, sensuality, and self representation from people and bodies
that don't get to be seen on white walls.
Open hatred and prejudice towards queer self expression is on the rise at ECUAD, and together we stand against it.
Together we’ll collaborate, share and promote each other's work, publish zines, and raise each other up for our first ever group exhibition.
Instagram: @etceteraqueers
ECU Spin Club
DJs, producers and enthusiasts of all things EDM welcome! We put on bi-weekly spin sessions with all the gear you need to play a set for a small audience. Participants can either plan sets, practice for fun or just come to hang out and listen to some beats. All skill levels are welcome and we would be happy to walk you through the basics. Please email us in advance if you are interested in practicing / playing a set so we can book the gear for your night at spin_club@ecuad.ca
64squared
64squared is dedicated to bringing people together to play the game of chess. Our focus is on fostering a welcoming environment, where people can enjoy in-person matches while developing their skills. With a combination of casual chess days and competitive chess days, we aim to create a space that’s fun for all types of chess players. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, our club is the perfect place to connect, learn, and revel in the strategic art of chess.
Instagram: @64squared
Negi Studio
In Negi Studio, our aim is to experiment with different medias while challenging ourselves to explore our creativity. Members will use a variety of different media while supporting each other to create various artworks. Whether the idea is to create a comic or manga, to design a product, the possibilities are endless. We may publish, display and/or distribute our artworks depending on the project.
Instagram: @negistudio.ecu
Fibreshed
The Fibreshed class at ECU is making a fibre art material sharing library. The cart would help bring together Emily Carr’s Fibre craft community and make fibre arts more accessible. Our cart will function similarly to book sharing libraries with a “take what you need, leave what you can” system. The cart will have wheels in order to be portable and will be filled with tools, yarn, raw fibre, patterns and more. There have been successful fibre libraries hosted all over Vancouver. We have reached out to local yarn store Baaad Anna’s with hopes of collaborating, they have been at forefront of the fibre library projects here in Vancouver. We would like the library to be a connection point for ECU students and the Fibre art community in the city. Additionally, we hope to host events to bring ECU’s fibre enthusiasts together such as knit nights, artist talks, or spinning workshops.
