3. Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Faculty of Art at Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD University or OCAD U) is home to the Experimental Animation program. Leading to a BFA, this four-year, honors degree combines 2D and 3D, stop motion, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and digital compositing with traditional and digital media. Students also have opportunities to develop skills in other areas of art and design through more than 90 elective options and 25 focused minors. Examples include Wearable Technology, Integrated Media, Games and Play, Creative Writing, Drawing and Painting, and on-Screen.
The Faculty of Art at Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD University or OCAD U) is home to the Experimental Animation program. Leading to a BFA, this four-year, honors degree combines 2D and 3D, stop motion, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and digital compositing with traditional and digital media. Students also have opportunities to develop skills in other areas of art and design through more than 90 elective options and 25 focused minors. Examples include Wearable Technology, Integrated Media, Games and Play, Creative Writing, Drawing and Painting, and on-Screen.
The OCAD University Experimental Animation program provides opportunities to participate in projects with real-world industry partners; summer internships; short, experiential learning experiences across hundreds of organizations; and study abroad experiences at the OCAD U campus in Florence, Italy or another art and design school the university’s Mobility/Exchange Program.
Other program features freelance creative opportunities; automatic membership at the non-profit XSPACE Cultural Centre, which houses the student-run gallery—XSPACE; and the opportunity to participate in Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition—GradEX.
The Experimental Animation BFA program at Ontario College of Art and Design University prepares students to pursue careers in animation gaming, film production, video, and television.
For students seeking a shorter path to study animation, Ontario College of Art and Design University has an Expanded Animation minor that can be added to any OCAD U major or taken as a post-graduate certificate. A collaboration between the Faculties of Art, Design, and Liberal Arts & Sciences, the minor combines drawing, graphic design, experimentation, and media art.
Course examples include Animation Fundamentals; Exploring Drawing Processes; Animation: Stop Motion; Motion Design; 3D Modeling and Animation; Compositing and Digital Animation; Animated Illustration; Installation: Screen to Space; Advanced Animation Studio; Painting and Digital Imaging; Screenwriting; and History of New Media Art.
OCAD University has an additional option for students seeking flexible continuing education program. The Animation Skills Certificate consists of five courses selected from nine options. Examples include 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender; Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony; Character Design Studio; Storyboarding for Media Production; and Stop-Motion Puppet Making Studio.
Across all programs, OCAD U graduates enjoy a more than 90% employment rate. Careers range from entry-level to leadership roles at animation studios, production companies, game design studios, television stations, advertising agencies, marketing firms, and more.
Established in 1876 as Ontario School of Art, Ontario College of Art and Design was the first school in Canada dedicated exclusively to educating aspiring fine and commercial artists. Serving approximately 4,190 students, OCAD U is also the country’s largest art, media, and design school. Ontario College of Art and Design provides nearly 30 degree programs and close to 30 minors across the Faculties of Art, Design, and Arts & Science.
The OCAD University Experimental Animation program provides opportunities to participate in projects with real-world industry partners; summer internships; short, experiential learning experiences across hundreds of organizations; and study abroad experiences at the OCAD U campus in Florence, Italy or another art and design school the university’s Mobility/Exchange Program.
Other program features freelance creative opportunities; automatic membership at the non-profit XSPACE Cultural Centre, which houses the student-run gallery—XSPACE; and the opportunity to participate in Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition—GradEX.
The Experimental Animation BFA program at Ontario College of Art and Design University prepares students to pursue careers in animation gaming, film production, video, and television.
For students seeking a shorter path to study animation, Ontario College of Art and Design University has an Expanded Animation minor that can be added to any OCAD U major or taken as a post-graduate certificate. A collaboration between the Faculties of Art, Design, and Liberal Arts & Sciences, the minor combines drawing, graphic design, experimentation, and media art.
Course examples include Animation Fundamentals; Exploring Drawing Processes; Animation: Stop Motion; Motion Design; 3D Modeling and Animation; Compositing and Digital Animation; Animated Illustration; Installation: Screen to Space; Advanced Animation Studio; Painting and Digital Imaging; Screenwriting; and History of New Media Art.
OCAD University has an additional option for students seeking flexible continuing education program. The Animation Skills Certificate consists of five courses selected from nine options. Examples include 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender; Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony; Character Design Studio; Storyboarding for Media Production; and Stop-Motion Puppet Making Studio.
Across all programs, OCAD U graduates enjoy a more than 90% employment rate. Careers range from entry-level to leadership roles at animation studios, production companies, game design studios, television stations, advertising agencies, marketing firms, and more.
Established in 1876 as Ontario School of Art, Ontario College of Art and Design was the first school in Canada dedicated exclusively to educating aspiring fine and commercial artists. Serving approximately 4,190 students, OCAD U is also the country’s largest art, media, and design school. Ontario College of Art and Design provides nearly 30 degree programs and close to 30 minors across the Faculties of Art, Design, and Arts & Science.
