In this program, you will explore the creative possibilities of contemporary printmaking and publications. You will have access to fully equipped, specialized studios in relief, letterpress, intaglio, screenprinting, lithography, digital media, risography, book making and publications. In your courses and class discussions, you will learn about printmaking and publication's rich history and long-standing connection with social issues and community work.
You’ll also work in the field outside the classroom, learning entrepreneurial skills through field trips, book fairs, exhibitions, print exchanges and professional partnerships. In addition to focusing on publishing and printmaking, this program ties together a wide range of art and design disciplines such as photography, graphic design, creative writing, illustration and curatorial practices.
Program Highlights
At the End of this Program...
At the end of this four-year program, you’ll 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 the program work in:
- Artistic practice
- Online, print and alternative publishing
- Graphic arts, Commercial designers and illustration
- Commercial print production
- Arts or gallery administration
- Independent web, graphic and digital design and communication
- Art education
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 Printmaking & Publications, your first year at OCAD University will be in our first year art program. There is a wide variety of courses to choose from to get a good base for your future years. A few are mandatory, such as art history, and drawing, but the rest of your classes could include:
- Sculpture concepts
- Wearable art
- Photography
- Painting
- Animation
- Body and technology
- Art and code
In second year, you’ll have the opportunity to study topics and techniques such as:
- Screenprinting
- Lithography
- Intaglio
- Relief and Letterpress
- Publications
- Bookbinding
- Digital Pre-Press
- Typography
- Nano Publishing
- History of Print and Printmaking
Third year will feature courses focusing on printmaking and publications. You’ll choose from a wide selection of classes based on your interest, including:
- Pressing Issues
- Editorial Studio
- Text and Image
- Expanded Bookbinding
- Expanded Relief & Intaglio
- Expanded Screenprinting & Lithography
In your fourth year, you can choose to take Open Studio Thesis, which allows you to concentrate on developing an independent studio practice, completing a major body of work and support paper. This course is intended to prepare you for graduate school and/or life as a professional artist.
Alternatively, you can choose to take a combination of advanced Printmaking & Publications courses or other advanced elective courses from across the university to broaden and strengthen your artistic practice.
You’ll showcase your work at OCAD U’s GradEx, the biggest free art and design exhibition in Toronto with more than 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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