Welcome to the Social + Interactive Media Centre

NEW! Check out the social media courses that the SIM Centre will offer this fall through Emily Carr Continuing Studies. Or download our course descriptions (PDF) and find out how to register (PDF).


The Social + Interactive Media Centre is a new research centre at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. The SIM Centre tackles the biggest challenges facing technology and creative industries today. Companies that work with SIM appreciate the experience and results they get from our practical, collaborative and groundbreaking research.

This interim site introduces the SIM Centre's people, projects and partners. Come back in Fall 2010 to see our new design and content.

 

Practical

The SIM Centre was created specifically to help meet the research, creative and design requirements of BC’s technology and creative industries. We focus on applied research with tangible benefits that move companies forward. Work with us to develop the prototypes, features or marketing materials for your next product or service.

 

Thread turned into pixels at the lululemon lab, which featured a window display by Emily Carr students during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.

 

 

The Paperny Films team joined the SIM Centre for a day-long workshop brainstorming ways to use social and mobile media in their TV productions.

 

Collaborative

Collaborative: Emily Carr faculty and students work closely with industry partners on each SIM Centre project.  The companies that participate in SIM Centre research experience the kind of professional growth and inspiration that comes from engaging with creative thinkers on shared challenges.

Groundbreaking

Companies thrive on the creative thinking that helps them leap ahead of the competition. At the SIM Centre, we help you find the breakthrough opportunities that can take your products, services and company to the next level.

 

The launch of our Stereoscopic 3D Centre gathered leaders from Vancouver's film, gaming and new media sectors.