Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories (MA)
OCAD University
About this program
Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories (MA)
OCAD University’s MA in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories is unique in Canada in its focus on contemporary production and theory across art, media, and design. Students in this interdisciplinary program engage with contemporary issues and works, while drawing on theoretical frameworks, historical contexts, and creative precedents that have shaped today’s visual and critical landscape.
Admission requirements
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the program webpage.
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Learn moreScholarships & funding
Graduate students in full-time studies are eligible for funding opportunities in the form of merit-based entrance scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and funding to support conference travel.
Students are also able to apply for bursaries, which are non-repayable awards given primarily on the basis of financial need. For more information and application instructions, please see OCAD U's page on bursaries.
Tuition
The full tuition price for local/EU and International/Non-EU students is ~52,000 (full tuition) CAD.
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OCAD University
Founded in 1876, OCAD U is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD U continuously builds on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning...
Why study at OCAD University
Founded in 1876, OCAD University has grown to encompass studies in many forms of art, design and new media. We also offer rich courses in humanities, business practice and science that will equip you with insight and inspiration. Our learning environment is hands-on, studio-based and inter¬disciplinary, offering a wide array of production facilities for both traditional and digital creation, and personal attention through small classes. Join a community of creative students who are the artists, designers, and media makers of the future. You’ll be guided and inspired by the best talent from Canada’s cultural capital, whether those are your professors or your mentors from among our many business and cultural partnerships.
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