OCAD University

Material Art and Design

OCAD University

Faculty:Faculty of Design
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewellery Arts
Textile Science
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,400
International: $32,000

Based on a full-time course load of 5.0 credits

Careers:ArtistsArtisans and Craftspersons

Description:

In the Material Art & Design program, you will learn how to create jewellery, textiles and ceramics as a professional studio artist or designer.

You can choose to focus on textiles or jewellery/metalsmithing and will have the opportunity to take electives in ceramics, wearable form, and wearable technology.

Textiles Concentration: You'll focus on creating your own printed, woven and experimental textiles for sculpture, clothing and surface design. You'll use traditional methods and new technology such as digital printing, embroidery and knitting.

Jewellery and Metalsmithing Concentration: You'll focus on creating your own fine jewellery and sculptures with metals and other materials. You will also learn to use traditional methods of fabrication and casting alongside computer-aided design and manufacturing.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70% is required.
Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 84] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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