Bachelor in Illustration 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 Bachelor in Illustration in Canada at OCAD University

Program Overview for Bachelor in Illustration in Canada:

In the illustration program, you will learn to make images that are complementary or self-sufficient to written text. When you look at the world we live in, we will encourage you to express your personal artistic voice. The works of illustrators can be seen in many places, such as:

  • magazines
  • books
  • newspapers
  • murals
  • advertisements
  • posters
  • packaging
  • merchandise
  • comics and
  • graphic novels 
  • website design
  • in close cooperation with teachers and
  • traditional and digital illustrations painter.

This program will help you understand the art of communication while also learning the business skills needed to work as a freelancer.

The eligibility for Bachelor in Illustration 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 Illustration to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Bachelor in Illustration 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 Bachelor in Illustration 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 Bachelor in Illustration 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.

OCAD U offers more than just cooperatives, because there are many forms of creative careers. 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
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