In this program, you will study art history with an emphasis on the expanded field of modern and contemporary art history, which includes design, photography, architecture, performance and new media, as well as painting and sculpture. Throughout your studies, you will also have the opportunity to take studio courses and make art and design yourself.
Program Highlights
At the End of this Program...
At the end of this four-year program, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Admissions Requirements
- For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70%
- Writing sample
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts
- See detailed academic requirements here
Jobs You Can Get
Graduates of the program work in:
- Art curation and management
- Arts journalism and criticism
- Publishing
- Graduate studies in art history, education, cultural and museum studies
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
In your first year, you will have a ton of choice in taking different classes to get a good foundation for future years. Subjects of study include:
- Art history
- Visual culture
- Design theory
- Art through the ages
- Hands-on studio courses
In second year, you will choose from various electives and will study topics such as:
- Art and globalization
- History of modern art
- Contemporary art and design
- Art and activism
Third year will feature courses in art critical studies, as well as a selection of electives in areas including art history, studio or liberal arts and sciences.
In your fourth year, you will have an opportunity to research and produce a major research paper.
You’ll 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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