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Bachelor of Fine Arts( Indigenous Visual Culture)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

OCAD University

Program Overview

You will deepen your understanding of the visual, cultural, social, and political histories of Indigenous peoples. You will also explore your own art and design through a supportive studio-based learning environment. You will take electives in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, digital media and more.Students in the program receive academic, cultural, social, and wellness support through the Indigenous Student Centre. Learn more about supports and resources offered to Indigenous students here.INVC students are leaders. They are open to taking risks, experimentation, decolonizing, and are motivated by contributing to their home communities. INVC students are interested in social justice and honoring family, community, culture and nation. Students in the program contribute to, and continue, the history of innovative artistic production by our Ancestor artists.INVC students have a variety of experiences or interests in beadwork, drawing and painting, regalia making, sculpture and installation, storytelling and performance. Many are passionate about the relationships between objects and spaces or places they're found in. Others are interested in screens, games, digital media production or computer programming. The INVC program, in partnership with the Indigenous Student Centre, connects INVC students to Indigenous artists across Turtle Island through mentorship programs, open studio visits, artist talks and more.

Program Key Stats

$12315
Rolling


Eligibility Criteria

3

6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Secondary School Graduation equivalent to Grade 12 in Ontario with an overall average of B or 70% numeric equivalent in the final year and:If you are applying from a country or school system with English as the official language of instruction, a minimum grade of B or 70% numeric equivalent in English 12 or equivalent course is required.

Career Options

  • Arts and community-based activism and advocacy
  • Education and workshop facilitation
  • Independent artists and entrepreneurs
  • Museums
  • galleries and archives
  • Publishing
  • media
  • communications and design organizations

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