Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking and Publications
Toronto, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CAD 1,210 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic tuition fee: $1,210.48/credit. International tuition fee: $4,926/credit
Key Summary
Printmaking and Publications
In this program, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of contemporary printmaking and publications. You’ll create innovative works in fine art print, books, and independent publications in our studios with:
- Relief
- Letterpress
- Intaglio
- Screenprinting
- Lithography
- Digital media
- Biography
- Publishing facilities on campus
You’ll also work in the field outside the classroom. You’ll learn entrepreneurial skills through field trips, book fairs, exhibitions, print exchanges, and professional partnerships.
More About this Program
In addition to learning about publishing and printmaking, this program ties together a wide range of art and design classes that include:
- Photography
- Integrated Media
- Criticism and Curatorial Practice
- Graphic Design
You’ll also take Liberal Arts and Sciences courses to learn about cultural and historical issues and build critical thinking skills.
What You’ll Do in the Program
First Year
Before you focus on Printmaking & Publications, your first year at OCAD University will be in our first year art program. There is a wide variety of courses to choose from to get a good base for your future years. A few are mandatory, such as art history, and drawing, but the rest of your classes could include:
- Sculpture concepts
- Wearable art
- Photography
- Painting
- Animation
- Body and technology
- Art and code
Second Year
In the second year, you’ll have the opportunity to study topics such as:
- History of printing and printmaking
- Screen printing
- Lithography
- Intaglio
- Publications
- Typography
- Nano Publishing
- Creative Writing
- Online Art and Website Creation
- Digital Imaging
- Book Arts: Bookbinding
- Letterpress
Third Year
The third year will feature courses focusing on printmaking and publications. You’ll choose from a wide selection of classes based on your interest, including:
- Art Writing
- Editorial Design
- Handmade Photo Books
- Text and Image
- The Book as Art
- History of Print & Printmaking
- Web Theory
- Media Networks Studio Professional practice
- Intermediate studio practice
Fourth Year
In the fourth year, you’ll be able to focus on your interests even more. You’ll also work on your thesis or final project and showcase your work at OCAD U’s GradEx, the biggest free art and design exhibition in Toronto with over 40,000 visitors.
In addition to learning about publishing and printmaking, this program ties together a wide range of art and design classes that include:
- Photography
- Integrated Media
- Criticism and Curatorial Practice
- Graphic Design
You’ll also take Liberal Arts and Sciences courses to learn about cultural and historical issues and build critical thinking skills.
At the end of this four-year program, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Jobs You Can Get
Graduates of the program work in:
- Artistic practice
- Online, print and alternative publishing
- Graphic arts, Commercial designers and illustration
- Commercial print production
- Arts or gallery administration
- Independent web, graphic and digital design and communication
- Art education
Co-ops/Internships
OCAD U offers so much more than co-ops because creative careers take many forms. Our approach is specialized and individual to every student’s needs and goals. You will be able to take advantage of:
- Short experiential learning placements from among hundreds of organizations
- Creative in-class projects with real-world industry partners
- Exclusive summer internships
- Gallery exhibitions of your work
- Freelance creative opportunities
- Jobs after graduation
OCAD University’s dedicated support services will help you build a professional community, valuable experience, and skills necessary for a meaningful career.