Bachelor of Fine Arts - Material Art and Design

In the Material Art & Design program, students will learn how to create jewellery, textiles and ceramics as a professional studio artist or designer. Students will focus on making their own designs and will learn the critical and business skills students need to succeed.

In this program, students can choose to focus on textiles or jewellery/metalsmithing. Students can also take electives in ceramics, wearable form, and wearable technology. Program instructors are top textile, jewellery and ceramics artists and designers.

OCAD's studios are equipped with the traditional tools and new technology needed to prepare students for work as an artist, designer or craftsperson.

If a student's focus is on textiles, they'll create their own printed, woven and experimental textiles for sculpture, clothing and surface design. Students will use traditional methods and new technology such as digital printing, embroidery and knitting.

If a student's focus is on jewellery and metalsmithing, they'll create their own fine jewellery and sculptures with metals and other materials. Students will also learn to use traditional methods of fabrication and casting alongside computer-aided design and manufacturing.

At the end of this four-year program, students will earn their choice of a Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.