![Students in a seminar room on laptops](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/53239666795_6e6aeac84e_o.jpg.webp?itok=QZz728kF) ![Student sitting on a stool reading from a book](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_5_medium/public/2024-10/Creative%20Writing%20web.jpg.webp?itok=KYjKNuP_) # Faculty of Arts & Science Bringing ideas about art, culture, science and technology into conversation with creative practice version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? ### 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. rgb(255,255,255) 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 01 Previous item Next item [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/creativewriting.jpg.webp?itok=iRlXKj-v) ### Creative Writing, BFA This unique program enriches imaginations, broadens perspectives and develops each writer’s voice through a writing-intensive experience. ](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/creative-writing) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/df.jpg.webp?itok=Opfccdlu) ### Digital Futures, BDes Students learn creative approaches to digital technologies including games, wearable technology, mobile apps, VR, interactive installations and augmented reality. ](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/digital-futures) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/invc.jpg.webp?itok=LAvlo_kv) ### Indigenous Visual Culture, BFA This program combines studio learning with courses in the cultural, social and political history of Indigenous peoples. ](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/indigenous-visual-culture) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/visa.jpg.webp?itok=sph4v1Yb) ### Visual and Critical Studies, BA Cutting-edge art history incorporating global and Indigenous perspectives. ](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/visual-critical-studies) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/crcp_0.jpg.webp?itok=dlUcgCPP) ### Criticism & Curatorial Practice, BFA Canada's first undergraduate program designed to prepare students for careers as curators and critics. ](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/criticism-curatorial-practice) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53975086472_b17dcc3afe_6k.jpg.webp?itok=XqLq5wIt) ### Liberal Studies This program offers a vibrant array of courses in humanities, social sciences, science and entrepreneurship. ](/index%2Ephp/academics/faculty-arts-science/liberal-studies) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) ## FAS events No events at this location. ## FAS news [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-02/ALW_6998_1_9.jpg?itok=AI89485F) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-02/ALW_6998_1_9.jpg?itok=AI89485F) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-02/ALW_6998_1_9.jpg?itok=4Fgv2NKG) ### Dr. Alena Robin: Tropi-X: Brazilian Art in Canada, 1970s – Now Dr. Robin discusses her role in curating the current exhibition, "Tropi-X: Brazilian Art in Canada, 1970s – Now" February 13, 2026 ](/news/dr-alena-robin-tropi-x-brazilian-art-canada-1970s-now) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-01/Kate%20Phillips%2C%20Spring%20Cleaning%20Still.png?itok=M5FlW9RJ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-01/Kate%20Phillips%2C%20Spring%20Cleaning%20Still.png?itok=M5FlW9RJ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-01/Kate%20Phillips%2C%20Spring%20Cleaning%20Still.png?itok=dHJ-m8yG) ### Cartoonist Kate Phillips at OCAD U (Teams) Cartoonist and Illustrator Kate Phillips at OCAD U! February 3, 2026 ](/news/cartoonist-kate-phillips-ocad-u-teams) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-01/bog%20final.png?itok=V-K5tNlB) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-01/bog%20final.png?itok=V-K5tNlB) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-01/bog%20final.png?itok=RvKt1tbF) ### Author Sid Sharp on "Myrtle Bog" Sid Sharp discusses their new book, Myrtle Bog, at OCAD U! February 2, 2026 ](/news/author-sid-sharp-myrtle-bog) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-09/Public%20Pier%20and%20SiLO%20Nights%20Romain%20Garcia%20copy.jpg?itok=Pv8s9l_h) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-09/Public%20Pier%20and%20SiLO%20Nights%20Romain%20Garcia%20copy.jpg?itok=Pv8s9l_h) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-09/Public%20Pier%20and%20SiLO%20Nights%20Romain%20Garcia%20copy.jpg?itok=7tL7ZTkU) ### Public Pier brings food, music, dance and introduces SILO NIGHTS to Toronto's waterfront This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 to 3, is your last chance to experience the day-to-night cultural experience at Marina Quay West. Free and open to all. September 8, 2026 ](/news/public-pier-brings-food-music-dance-and-introduces-silo-nights-torontos-waterfront) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/CDCC25-Xinyi%20Tian.png?itok=xpzwLBfQ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/CDCC25-Xinyi%20Tian.png?itok=xpzwLBfQ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-10/CDCC25-Xinyi%20Tian.png?itok=j6l88zsF) ### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/OCADU-NewsStory-NuitBlanche.jpg?itok=DHcbHk9B) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/OCADU-NewsStory-NuitBlanche.jpg?itok=DHcbHk9B) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-10/OCADU-NewsStory-NuitBlanche.jpg?itok=qXdlbRBI) ### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos The Light and Melting Temporalities transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) ## Featured student work 01 30 Previous item Next item [ ![Photo of traditional charm](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Carson-Weifenglong-Yang_Loved%20Accepted%20Seen_photography.png.webp?itok=B1GGn2Kk) Carson Weifenglong Yang View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/exhibitor/details/a0a6766b-0004-4eaa-9f4c-b9596165e52b "Loved Accepted Seen") [ ![Projection mapping in the corner of a room](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.15.53%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=e5zFHFrB) Sohyun Yoon View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/6be4651c-b6fb-4f8a-977a-d9858d21c3d4?eid=096f7322-5da8-4b89-ad0b-2d48e6463e4a "Face Collage") [ ![App preview](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Jenny-Chan_reframe%20with%20pulse_industrial-design.png.webp?itok=YlwgfXiF) Jenny Chan View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/d998b079-f59a-4f83-a8da-47191424b05f?eid=3b9234b6-bcc9-4941-82ab-25cb0b9a1aae "reframe with pulse") [ ![Isometric 3d model of a small apartment, featuring the bathroom](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.11.22%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=xnf91JaG) Justine Magbitang View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/cf831a3f-4387-429d-b2c6-87e5630a0b4c?eid=9138a72f-39be-4d8b-ae24-2f91ca819eb2 "Life of a Chair") [ ![Person wearing VR headset with rabbit ears](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.13.53%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=Z7s7Phjo) Yiyi Shao View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/exhibitor/details/9ccbcd74-b1a1-44cf-8da4-bbee84f62c4d "RABBOT") [ ![Open book on a wooden table](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.06.42%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=0EdWs6Jc) Valeria Suing View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/473a5c05-b346-4d9d-9df1-76123191142a?eid=e9728214-eaa3-4641-b061-1dac044d4998 "AR Project: Coffee & Climate") [ ![Chains and red thread wrapped around a wooden form](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.07.32%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=QaUc6tBf) Alexis Nanibush Pamajewong View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/a7e954b4-08b9-4720-943a-6a1391bdf4a9?eid=f2539e6d-dfe1-48c6-8aff-0fadc93a689d "Spirits See Red (Drum)") [ ![Rendering of a mouse on a swing in a tiny tree](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.11.48%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=2ddZnYCV) Jade Wu View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/a0b73a09-357c-482c-a5a4-892295f14d18?eid=c87f34ee-f000-49ed-8016-3a7d0f4f5992 "Mushroom Lounge Concept") [ ![Digital scene](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.09.39%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=Ghku8Ei6) Brian Nguyen View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/fc4d0baa-48c3-48ca-820c-c2868a037173?eid=edc98860-8c38-4c43-b1cb-7696f22b193f "Prometheus") [ ![Photo of a print, with a fall landscape](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.14.46%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=cg39wCVp) Manny Wood Lynes-Ford View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/31b5680f-7e67-4262-9d13-ce4eb57e3bd1?eid=a44890aa-f29b-42ee-b79e-f1b6470d039d "After They Leave") [ ![Rendering of a humanoid figure flying over a mountain](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.14.48%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=lukY9eNK) Ryan Boyd View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/7d14bd49-6478-44e7-933b-4c965f339722?eid=dcdb93e7-0c47-41d4-937f-98fc55288937 "Archangel Okeanos") [ ![Close up of a digital apparatus that plays a plastic recorder](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.08.31%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=-I3S7YhO) Sam Kingston View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/17f0100f-b392-4dd7-8691-2e9b180e692b?eid=bc50ba3d-66ad-4552-9fb5-17a67fc99d70 "Auto-Rec") [ ![Print leaning against colourful wall](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.04.44%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=5X9v0pzJ) Richie Evans View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/5c352c88-6976-40a2-8910-bb3db4e04022?eid=945a9950-e794-4698-820a-8acf7a0f1932 "SWEET DREAMS") ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) rgb(0,0,0) ### Contact If you’re interested in applying to one of our programs, please contact Admissions & Recruitment: 416-977-6000, Ext. 4869 For program related inquiries, contact: [**Faculty of Arts & Science Support and Booking**](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/service?unid=6700db65fb504c67a5d70e100438745a) [fashelp@ocadu.ca](fashelp@ocadu.ca) 230 Richmond Street West, Room 920 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. **Sarita Srivastava** Dean **Charles Reeve** Associate Dean **Kirstyn Moore** Interim Manager *(On leave)* **Melody Bogin** Coordinator, Faculty Engagement and Records **Noah Mullins** Coordinator, Academic Planning **Shakil Saeed** Coordinator, Student Engagement and Records **Aritta Giampuzzi** Executive Assistant to the Dean and Special Projects Coordinator **Catherine Black** Creative Writing Chair **Adam Tindale** Digital Futures Chair **Leah Shenandoah** Acting Indigenous Visual Culture Chair [**Ross Bullen**](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/explore-faculty/rbullen) Liberal Studies Chair [**Jim Drobnick**](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/explore-faculty/jdrobnick) Visual & Critical Studies and Criticism & Curatorial Practice, Chair rgb(0,0,0) ## Meet OCAD U faculty ​ [ View faculty .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/explore-faculty)rgba(160,20,236,1) rgba(0,0,0,1)