OCAD University has more depth and breadth in visual arts and design programs than any school of its kind in Canada. OCAD U offers its students a unique environment that combines studio-based learning with critical inquiry. Programs lead to a BFA or BDes and, as of 2008/2009, an MA, MFA or MDes. At OCAD U, we educate imaginations. We consider the future. We also honour our history, recognizing the more than a century of achievement that distinguishes our alumni. Joining the remarkable artists and designers we’ve graduated are established cultural leaders, educators, innovators, creative thinkers and strategists. OCAD U students experience a range of research contexts and methodologies via the university's significant research arm.
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Administration is awful and overall quality of school suffers as a result. The school is going broke and the facilities do not meet basic standards.
By Chad (Dec, 2019) |
OCAD takes creativity seriously, always has, always will – and as an alumna it trained me well for all things in life. It was rigorous training, don't expect to be flaky in any way, you would be called out for it. In a world there's everything DIY, and usually it's free to Do-it-Yourself. Everything except creative talent. Yes you can be born with a natural inclination to be creative, yet it has to be nurtured to excel in all ways. The flow, the energy, the discovery of re-imagining in this right side of the brain process contributes to growth in all ways, whether it's business graphics and design or EQ and spiritual or mental personal evolution. Thanks OCAD for being a pillar in the Canadian quest for creative excellence. #respect #creativeProcess #HighLevelLearning #RaisetheBar #Niche
By Karen Hogg (May, 2018) |
The school lack of resources, it only provide you with temporary low-paid jobs as interns, hired bunch of profs that have no real skills or professional practices (their work backgroud is usually facilitators in various offices, but has no real achievement in term of professionalism). Studio equipments are outdated, staff have no intention serving students well, you have to figure out everything yourself and follow their pace, no management at all, but really good at neglecting students needs, not helpful at all. Courses in the design program are not consistent, a lot of pretentious profs and staff, If you have other schools to go, don't go here, all your money and hopes would be eaten up by the people working here.
By William (May, 2018) |
Open doors day appeared to show all the worst qualities of university. Bad architecture of building (inside), no proper guides, tons of ghetto level graffities, useless elevator that can't reach top two floors, and overall depressing art presented for newcomers. To be direct, studying here looks like a waste of money at this point.
By Dmitry Romanenko (Nov, 2017) |
A Fine Arts degree is a colossal waste of money (I'm a BFA Graduate in Drawing and Painting). As long as tuition prices keep increasing each year, you'll end up finding yourself with a large Osap bill at the end of it all working as a barista to pay it off. The program itself doesn't teach you how to be your own business. How to market yourself and find your own voice as an artist. The Drawing and Painting program won't last very long. Students won't be able to explain to their folks why spending over 20k for four years (not including supplies) is a good investment My advice? Go into Design and if you want to become a better artist go to Toronto School of Art. They have a much smaller teacher to student ratio, there's no time wasted on Liberal study courses when you really prefer to work on your own art, also it's more cost effective (I went there before Ocad, I should've remained there in hindsight)
Think about your future and the reality of making it as an artist before investing your money into the arts program!
By Redge (Sep, 2017) |
Beautiful building. Tour buses constantly come by to gawk at it. It's unfortunate (for them, not us) that they don't come inside though- the insides are full of hidden gems. The stairwells are filled with different types of graffiti and media, and there are art installations on multiple floors at times. Bathrooms are always dirty though, but otherwise great place to study fine arts.
By Heath Newton (Jul, 2017) |
OCAD has high points and low points.. The administration has some level of incompetence (paying 50k a year to remover 'graffiti' IN AN ART SCHOOL).. but they are also pretty progressive and attentive when it comes to outreach after finishing your thesis (My one major complaint is the lack of industry team-ups and internships.. They should be mandatory not left up to the teachers). Some teachers are amazing.. some are a little lackluster.. like any institution. Coming from the design program (ID) I found OCAD's 'academic brand focus' was more on the theoretical and user-based research design as opposed to hard engineering skills. If you take ID, make sure to learn SolidWorks!! They teach you to how to be big picture thinkers more than engineering skills (which you need to pick up if you're doing product design).
By Dave Spiers (Jul, 2016) |
It's really a good university. The location is incredible. I' currently attendimng OCAD's 'prestigious' Art and Design program.Great school. Cost benefit ratio is low. I had personal problem and went to talk to the Art an Design program director, he was soooo supportive. This place is my second family.
By Matthew Watson (Jul, 2014) |
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At OCAD University, the dedication of the faculty is palpable, and my daughter's artistic growth speaks volumes about the exceptional education she receives here.
By Aliya Khan (Aug, 2024) |