In this program, taught by artists working in the field as media makers, you will learn about film, video, electronics and interactivity, creative coding, performance, installation, animation and sound. Many of our students focus on video production, but the interdisciplinary nature of the program allows you to explore your own creative path in various forms of media.
Program Highlights
At the End of this Program...
At the end of this four-year program, you will earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
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 gone on to:
- Film, video and television production
- Gaming
- Curating and arts administration
- Arts education
- Graduate studies in art, cultural criticism, digital media production and physical computing
- Work as professional artists using various mediums
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 You'll Do in the Program
Before you focus on Integrated Media, your first year at OCAD University will be in our first year art program. You will have many course choices to build a strong base for future years. A few are mandatory, but the rest of your classes could include:
- Sculpture concepts
- Wearable art
- Photography
- Painting
- Animation
- Body and technology
- Printmaking
- Art and code
In second year, you will still have a lot of course options for classes but Integrated Media courses will be your core area of study. You will take required courses on media and video production, and electives that could include:
- Animation
- New media art
- Hybrid media
- Electronics or physical computing
- Sonic Arts
Third year features your choice of art elective classes and Integrated Media required research and studio courses.
In fourth year, you’ll be able to focus on your interests even more, you will learn to manage production and take upper-year classes in areas that interest you.
You’ll also work on your thesis or final project and showcase your work at OCAD U’s GradEx, the biggest free art and design exhibition in Toronto with over 40,000 visitors.
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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