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Faculty of Arts & Science

Bringing ideas about art, culture, science and technology into conversation with creative practice

Every student at OCAD University comes to the Faculty of Arts & Science to advance their creative practice with required and elective courses in a wide range of topics, including global studies of art and design history, social science, humanities, business, science and technology.

All our work is guided by principles of decolonization, social justice and sustainability.

In addition to our Liberal Arts courses, Arts & Science is home to five degrees programs. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of professions including game design, publishing, entrepreneurship and curation.

Undergraduate programs

Creative Writing, BFA

This unique program enriches imaginations, broadens perspectives and develops each writer’s voice through a writing-intensive experience.

Digital Futures, BDes

Students learn creative approaches to digital technologies including games, wearable technology, mobile apps, VR, interactive installations and augmented reality.

Indigenous Visual Culture, BFA

This program combines studio learning with courses in the cultural, social and political history of Indigenous peoples.

Visual and Critical Studies, BA

Cutting-edge art history incorporating global and Indigenous perspectives.

Criticism & Curatorial Practice, BFA

Canada's first undergraduate program designed to prepare students for careers as curators and critics.

Liberal Studies

This program offers a vibrant array of courses in humanities, social sciences, science and entrepreneurship.

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FAS news

Oct. 11 to 19: Access to 100 McCaul St. and Butterfield Park impacted due to construction

The University is undertaking work as part of its multi-year decarbonization initiative. As a result, the fifth and sixth floors at 100 McCaul St. are closed Oct. 11. Butterfield Park is closed from Oct. 11 to 15, and 100 McCaul St. is closing at 4 p.m. on Oct. 15.

October 7, 2025

OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU brought large-scale art to Toronto’s iconic Canada Malting Silos

The large-scale projection mapping, “Dissolving Boundaries,” debuted during an artist opening at Nuit Blanche on Oct. 4.

October 7, 2025

Global symposium: intersection of design, innovation and systems change

From Oct. 15 to 18, OCAD U is co-presenting the International Relating Systems Thinking and Design Symposium.

October 6, 2025

Fall festival celebrates design at OCAD U

The inaugural Fall Design Festival showcases the creativity and innovation of the Faculty of Design through exhibitions, screenings, panels and collaborative projects.

October 2, 2025