Arts & Humanities
BA Visual and Critical Studies
OCAD University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Fall entry (September) for all programs; Winter entry (January, Winter 2028 intake) is available onl
Arts & Humanities
Program building knowledge creation through art, media and design methodologies in relation to culture, tradition, technology and decolonial frameworks. A portfolio determines the pathway to a Master of Fine Arts or Master of Design.
Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Graduate studio practice, seminars in critical theory and research methods, electives, self-directed study and residencies, culminating in a thesis and exhibition.
Experiential learning through workshops, studio visits, exhibitions, artist-run centres and residencies.
BA, BFA, BDes or comparable honours degree with 80% (A-) or better in the last two years, or exceptional experience as an artist, designer or scholar. Statement of intent (max 500 words), portfolio of 5-15 items, artist/designer statement (max 250 words) and CV required. Two recommendation letters and transcripts from all post-secondary institutions are required; applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL, IELTS 7.0 overall with no part below 7.0, or Duolingo 120, unless a prior degree was taught in English.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Classes begin in early September 2027 (Fall 2027 intake).
Fall 2027: applications open 15 October 2026 through the Graduate Application Portal; application and funding deadline 15 January 2027; second-round deadline 15 March 2027. The application fee is $110 CAD per program applied to, payable by credit card, non-refundable.
Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
OCAD University, Canada
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