Bachelor in Criticism and Curatorial Practice in Canada at OCAD Canada

Program Overview for Bachelor in Criticism and Curatorial Practice in Canada:

Criticism and Curatorial Practice at OCAD U is the first undergrad program in Canada to prepare artists to be critics and curators. Students in our program also get experience in the studio making art themselves. We believe that people who work in all areas of the art and culture world benefit from this hands-on experience.

In this program, you’ll learn about professional practices in museums, galleries, and many other creative institutions. You’ll benefit from studying with artists, curators, writers, and designers. You’ll also learn how contemporary art and design productions and exhibitions reach the public.

Graduates of this course have found careers in the following fields:

• Museums, art galleries, and artist organizations
• Exhibition production
• Art management and promotion
• Art consulting in private collections or auction houses
• Postgraduate courses in the history of art, museum studies, or cultural studies
• Work in art publications and social networks

All art students, including those entering critical practice and curatorial practice, participate in the first-year art course. You will have many options to explore different types of courses and establish a solid foundation for your years to come.

Some courses are explored here, such as

• global visual culture, time-based media, and interdisciplinary painting,
• Animation Art and code
• Body and technology
• Healing: Nature and culture
• Indigenous sculpture
• Sculpture
• Concept Painting
• Photography
• Art to wear

The eligibility for Bachelor in Criticism and Curatorial Practice 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 Bachelor in Criticism and Curatorial Practice to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor in Criticism and Curatorial Practice in Canada.

OCAD U offers more than just collaboration because creative careers can take many forms. Our approach is specifically tailored to the needs and goals of each student.

You will be able to take advantage of:

• Short-term experiential learning internships from hundreds of organizations
• Creative classroom projects with real-world industry partners
• Exclusive summer internships
• Gallery exhibitions of your work
• Free creative opportunities
• Work after graduation