In this program, you will learn how new technologies can solve problems, deal with contemporary issues, and create future possibilities. You will develop games, wearable technology, mobile apps, virtual and augmented reality and interactive installations. You will learn core digital skills as well as the value of working together in a creative environment, incorporating art and design, and exploring your own interests.
You will also work directly with our industry and community partners through real-world testing and internships. The broad range of skills covered in Digital Futures are made possible by our internationally renowned faculty whose expertise span art, design, science, and business.
Program Highlights
At the End of this Program...
At the end of this four-year program, you will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Design degree. Learn more about the program.
Admissions Requirements
- For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70%
- Portfolio
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts
- see detailed academic requirements here
Jobs You Can Get
Graduates of this program have in-demand jobs that blend technical ability, art and design. This includes:
- Game design and development
- UI / UX
- VR / AR development
- Creative technologist
- Communications and data visualization
- Interaction design
Internships & Experiential learning
OCAD U offers so much more than co-ops because creative careers take many forms. Our career services help you build a professional community, valuable experience and skills you need for a meaningful career. Get access to:
- Short experiential learning placements from among hundreds of organizations
- Creative in-class projects with real-world industry partners
- Exclusive summer internships
- Gallery exhibitions of your work
- Freelance creative opportunities
- Jobs after graduation
What Will You Do in the Program?
In first year, you’ll take courses in Digital Futures that introduce a wide range of skills of digital and physical design skills. In first year, you’ll also choose from a wide range of electives based on your interests such as:
- Computer coding
- Art and design history
- Physical computing
- Game design
- Drawing
- Art and code
- Time-based media
Second year and third year are organized around the Atelier courses. Ateliers courses take place in hands-on studio and research lab spaces for you to create and test projects driven by new technologies. You’ll work in teams with your fellow students and faculty to create work in areas such as:
- Computer software and coding
- Smart phone app development
- Game design
- Digital art
- Social media trend forecasting
- Computer science history
- Digital business
- Wearable computing
In fourth year, you’ll develop an individual or group thesis project. This project gives you the opportunity to spend two semesters developing a project that you are passionate about.
At the end of this year, you will showcase this work at OCAD U’s GradEx, the biggest free art and design exhibition in Toronto with over 40,000 visitors. You’ll also take classes in entrepreneurship and leadership in the digital economy.
Minors
In all undergraduate programs, you can choose a minor to go along with your major. A minor gives you the opportunity to pursue a focused secondary field, helping you expand your practice, skills and knowledge. It can make you stand out to employers, graduate schools, or in grant applications by showing expertise in more than one field.
You don’t need to choose a minor on your application; once you start at OCAD U, you can choose from over 90 electives to build towards one of our 25 focused minors. Learn more about Minor Programs here.
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