In this program, you will learn the skills to create sculptures –three-dimensional works of art–, and installations –works of art designed for specific spaces. You will use the fabrication studios to explore hands-on and digital creation. The program includes studio courses that develop your imagination, critical and technical knowledge in mediums such as sculpting, 3D technology, metal work, woodworking, mouldmaking, plastic fabrication and bronze casting.
You will also explore the creation and meaning of objects in courses exploring contemporary practice and theory that embrace diverse cultural perspectives. This combination of practice and theory will make you ready to develop your creative research and exhibit your own projects.
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 the program work in:
- Exhibition production, installation and the making of public art
- Art gallery administration
- Art education
- Working artists, sculptors and installation artists
- Fabrication for film & television production
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 Sculpture/Installation, your first year at OCAD University will be in our first year art program. You will have a ton of choice in taking different classes to build a good foundation for future years. A few are mandatory, such as art history, colour and drawing, but the rest of your classes could include:
- Sculpture concepts
- Form and structure
- Site-specific works
- Wearable art
- Photography
- Painting
- Animation
- Body and technology
- Printmaking
- Art and code
In second year, you can choose courses based on your interest and study Sculpture/Installation topics such as:
- 3D Digital Objects
- Metal
- Wood
- Plastics
- Mould making
- Bronze Casting
Third year will feature your choices or art, visual and critical studies or social sciences courses. It will also feature more advanced Sculpture/Installation courses where you will develop your own independent artwork as well as advanced fabrication techniques. You will also take professional practice courses or participate in a field placement to prepare you for your career.
In your fourth year, you can choose courses based on your interest and will work on your final-year thesis, concentrating on the production of a body of finished work and a research paper.
You’ll also showcase your work at GradEx - OCAD U’s Graduate Exhibition, 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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