Drawing and Painting
In the Drawing & Painting program, taught by contemporary practicing professional artists, you will find your individual artistic voice while honing drawing and painting studio skills. The study of art theory, history and contemporary social issues will provide a framework for your practice.
You will gain technical skills and a conceptual, contemporary understanding of traditional genres such as figurative, landscape, and abstraction. You will also be encouraged to explore experimental approaches to painting, such as digital artmaking and installations.
Become more articulate about your own and others’ painting practices through one-on-one, in-depth feedback on your progress and learn to engage in critique as you develop your process. At the end of this program, you’ll gain an extension understanding of contemporary drawing and painting practices and highly developed technical and conceptual skills.
Program Highlights
At the End of the Program…
At the end of this four-year program, you’ll earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree.
Admissions Requirements
- For Ontario high school students, a minimum overall average of 70%
- Portfolio
- Statement of Intent
- Official transcripts
- See detailed academic requirements here
Jobs You Can Get
Opportunities in the cultural sector are vast and are growing yearly. Graduates from the program work as:
- Practicing artists Artist with Studio Practice
- Curators
- Cultural programming coordinators
- Museum and gallery administrators
- Illustration and mural artists
- Art teachers
- Arts administrators
- Art conservators and restorers
- Writers and critics
- Studio managers
- Arts advocacy officers
- Artistic directors
Internships & Experiential learning
OCAD U offers so much more than co-ops because creative careers take many forms. Our career services help you build a professional community, valuable experience and skills you need for a meaningful career. Get access to:
- 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
