BA in Advertising in Canada at OCAD Canada




University OCAD University (OCAD Canada)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Coursework/thesis
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 6,072
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Detailed Information of BA in Advertising in Canada at OCAD University

Program Overview for BA in Advertising in Canada:

This is Canada's leading advertising program that combines graphic design, branding, creative writing and career development skills courses. More than half of the students even got a job before graduating from a four-year university advertising program in Canada.
 
In this project, a lecturer working in the advertising field will teach you:
  • Design
  • Storytelling
  • Digital Copywriting
  • Typography Layout
  • Strategy Consumer
  • Behavior and Market Research
  • Art Direction
  • Marketing Experience
  • Movie User Relations 

You will be encouraged to challenge tradition and consider different perspectives and values. In the fourth year, you will work with real clients and create real events in the boot camp. In the past, students have worked with McCain Pizza Pockets and Sony Playstation.

This means that even before completing your studies, you can see that you have sold a creative concept, which is a huge bonus when you are looking for a job.

You will also benefit from speakers from Canada’s top advertising companies and have internship opportunities. Well-known alumni of the program include many top creative directors in Canada and around the world, including Elspeth Lynn, creative director of Great Wall in London, UK, Wain Choi, global vice president of ECD of Cheil Worldwide in Korea, and Carlos Moreno, global creative director of Cossette. Learn more about our successful, award-winning students.

The eligibility for BA in Advertising in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70%; Portfolio (samples of your work and a visual representation of who you are); Statement of Intent; Official transcripts;

Secondary School Graduation equivalent to Grade 12 in Ontario with an overall average of B or 70% numeric equivalent in the final year and If you are applying from a country or school system with English as the official language of instruction, a minimum grade of B or 70% numeric equivalent in English 12 or equivalent course is required. 

You also need

  • Statement of Intent (required for all programs) and Portfolio (required for all studio BFA, BDes programs) or Writing sample (required for the BA in Visual and Critical Studies)
  • Official transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Test results (if required)

These are the test eligibilities for the BA in Advertising to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BA in Advertising in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for BA in Advertising in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$150.00
Tuition Fees CA$15,876.97 /year
Living Cost CA$14,400.00/year
(CA$1,200.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/h at minimum wage of $14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for BA in Advertising in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$150.00
Tuition Fees CA$4,235.41 /year
Living Cost CA$14,400.00/year
(CA$1,200.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/h at minimum wage of $14.00/hour.

More than half of fourth graders have gotten a job even before graduating. Many of Canada's top advertising creatives graduated from OCAD U courses are:

  • Advertising agencies and marketing companies
  • In-company marketing
  • Digital agencies
  • Design companies
  • Film and production studios

More than half of students Seniors are scheduled to work even before graduation. Many of Canada's top advertising creatives graduated from OCAD U courses. Advertising agencies and marketing companies In-company marketing Digital agencies Design companies Film and production studios

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