Call for Submissions: JVCS

Monday, February 5, 2018 - 11:30am to Friday, February 9, 2018 - 11:45pm

The Journal of Visual & Critical Studies editorial committee is seeking submissions from all OCAD U students in the following formats. We encourage students to submit work that they have written for courses and would feel proud to share with the OCAD U community.

Exhibition and Performance Reviews
250-500 words
Reviews about exhibitions, performances, or art-related events that happened after April 2017. We welcome reviews that are local, national, or international in scope.

Critical Essays
1000-2000 words
We publish academic essays about art, design, and visual studies. We are open to a wide range of methods and analyses, including experimental writing on aesthetic experiences and interdisciplinary research. We can accept excerpts from larger essays.

Abstracts of Thesis Projects
150-250 words
Art or design students may submit up to 3 images to contextualize their abstract.

Journal Cover
We accept images of art or design work to feature on the Journal’s cover. Keep in mind that the dimensions of the cover will be 5x8 inches.

Submission Guidelines

  1. Submissions must be sent, either as an email attachment or as a Google Drive file, to visualcriticalstudies@gmail.com
  2. Writing must be submitted as a Word document (.doc, .docx) and Chicago style citations are encouraged
  3. Images submitted must be 300dpi
  4. In your email, include your name, your program, and the year of your program (for ex: Jade, Digital Futures, 3rd year student)

DEADLINE: Friday, February 9, 2018

ABOUT JOURNAL OF VISUAL & CRITICAL STUDIES (JVCS)
The Journal of Visual & Critical Studies collects and celebrates some of the best undergraduate academic writing at OCAD University. Comprising critical essays, exhibition reviews, artist portfolios, creative non-fiction, and thesis abstracts from students across all disciplines, this annual publication reflects the unique approaches to art history and visual culture that are being undertaken here. We value and emphasize interdisciplinary research methods and modes of thinking to provide diverse perspectives. The JVCS welcomes new editorial committee members every year, offering students the opportunity to help sustain the publication through peer-to-peer education about the publishing process.

For more information abou this and other student-run groups, visit www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Exhibition venue to be determined.
Website: 
visualcriticalstudies.tumblr.com
Email: 
ocadbaannual@gmail.com
JVCS poster

PAY-AS-YOU-GO YOGA

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Pay-as-you-go Yoga for students, faculty/staff and alumni will be offered based on the following schedule:

Mondays
(10:15 to 11:15 AM or 12:00 to 1:00 PM)
January 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12; April 2.

Wednesdays
(1:30 to 2:30 PM)
Eight classes: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21; March 7, 14; April 4

Drop-in / pay-as-you-go participants are asked to arrive in time to pay ($5 cash only /exact change) the instructor and sign a participation waiver BEFORE the class begins.

Bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Venue & Address: 
Lambert Lounge (Room 187), 100 McCaul Street (MCA)
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/yoga
Email: 
bjames@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416 977 6000 Ext. 275
Cost: 
$5 (cash only / exact change)
OCAD Yoga graphic

PAY-AS-YOU-GO YOGA

Monday, January 22, 2018 - 10:15am to 1:00pm

Pay-as-you-go Yoga for students, faculty/staff and alumni will be offered based on the following schedule:

Mondays
(10:15 to 11:15 AM or 12:00 to 1:00 PM)
January 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12; April 2.

Wednesdays
(1:30 to 2:30 PM)
Eight classes: January 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21; March 7, 14; April 4

Drop-in / pay-as-you-go participants are asked to arrive in time to pay ($5 cash only /exact change) the instructor and sign a participation waiver BEFORE the class begins.

Bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Venue & Address: 
Lambert Lounge (Room 187), 100 McCaul Street (MCA)
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/yoga
Email: 
bjames@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416 977 6000 Ext. 275
Cost: 
$5 (cash only / exact change)
OCAD Yoga graphic

PEER MENTOR RECRUITMENT 2018

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 1:45pm to Friday, April 6, 2018 - 11:45pm

Are you an outstanding and enthusiastic undergrad student (going into second-, third-, or fourth-/upper-year in 2018/2019) who would make an excellent PEER MENTOR in the OCAD U Student Mentor Program?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Get involved and build community!

• Make new friends!

• Be recognized as a student leader!

• Build communication savvy!

• Build self-confidence

• Strengthen interpersonal skills!

• Gain transferable skills through our training and support!

• Great experience and resume content!

• Team t-shirt, social engagement and food!

• Eligible to be nominated for annual Peer Mentor Awards!

• Invitation to annual student dinner, celebrating leadership and excellence!

• First chance at select on-campus paid opportunities that benefit from your mentor training!

Sign up to become one of our rockin' OCAD U Peer Mentors in 2018 in four easy steps:

1: Apply!
2: Interview (group or one/one)!
3: Complete NEW online training/suppport modules!
4: Attend in-person Peer Mentor Principles in April!

Learn more about mentoring at OCAD U, dates, deadlines and commitment--and sign up today!
www.ocadu.ca/mentorprogram

Venue & Address: 
Campus Life, Level 5, 230 Richmond St. West
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/mentorprogram
www.facebook.com/OCADUMentorProgram/
Email: 
bjames@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416 977 6000 Ext. 275
Student Mentor Program logo

PROUD Community Zine Applications are OPEN! 

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 9:45am to Monday, February 5, 2018 - 11:45pm

A PAID collaborative project for OCAD U's LGTBQ+ community to create art/write pieces surrounding the theme of  "community". 

For more information, check out the EVENT PAGE: www.facebook.com/events/143762819670491/

APPLY HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/DmVixWT1BJ5cBUH23

ABOUT PROUD AT OCAD U:
PROUD at OCAD U is an LGBTQ+ student organization dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and positive community at OCAD University. We are committed to an intersectional, diverse approach and strive to provide LGBTQ+ students on campus with support and resources, ways to create art and design, and celebrate our identities through meetings, events, and other initiatives. In addition, PROUD at OCAD U is a resource for students, staff and faculty who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community to learn how to better support and accommodate their students and colleagues; however, emphasis will always be placed on the LGBTQ+ student population.

Find out more about this OCAD University student group or others: www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Website: 
www.facebook.com/events/143762819670491/
www.facebook.com/proud.ocadu/
Email: 
proud.ocadu@gmail.com
PROUD at OCAD U graphic

Toronto SSA's Game Night

SSA Game Night graphic
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The OCAD U Sikh Student Association invites you to the Toronto SSA's Game Night for an evening of fun, laughter, games and snacks. Hope to see you there!

Insta: @ocadussa

ABOUT OCAD U SIKH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SSA)
The OCAD U Sikh Student Association—under the umbrella organisation of Experience Sikhi-The Sikh Youth Federation—aims to provide a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of whether they come from a Sikh background or not. Our goal is to educate one another to understand and raise awareness about what Sikhi is. This allows us to break barriers and misunderstandings that may exist about Sikhi and Sikhs. Through various events such as Game Nights, Paint Nites, and exploring Sikh Art History, along with prayer evenings and discussions with guest speakers, we will create a friendly community to experience Sikhi.

For more information about this and other student-run groups, visit www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
UC177, 15 King College Circle (UofT), Toronto
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
ocadussa@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free

Winter Clothing Drive 2017*

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 10:00am to Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 4:00pm

We are looking for gently used or new:
> pants/tights
> long-sleeves
> sweaters
> jackets
> hats/gloves/mittens
> t-shirts
> socks
> and winter accessories

All donations will be distributed at the Allan Garden Food and Clothing Share (Sundays, 12-3 PM, Allan Gardens, Sherbourne/Carlton Streets).

As the city of Toronto continuously shuts down shelters and emergency services to our friends in homeless or low-income situations, and as rates and rent rise unrelentingly amidst a city bursting with wealth and austerity, we turn to community to help in hard times. We hope to see you soon, and with peace to all. Please spread the word and let your friends and family know!"

* This is a student-run initiative, three years running, which #ocaducampuslife is pleased to help promote.

Venue & Address: 
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street MCA
graphic for Winter Clothing Drive 2017

Salad Day

Salad Day July 27 starts at 12 pm in the Learning Zone.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 9:00am to Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 2:00pm

Please join us at the Learning Zone Thursday July 27 at 12 pm for grOCAD's first Salad Day and harvest.

grOCAD's community garden project is bursting with green goodness to share with the OCAD U community.

Come by and enjoy some salad, trade gardening stories, harvesting tips and salad recipes.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul Street, Level 1. Also accessible from 122 St. Patrick Street.
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ocadgrows/
Email: 
ocadgrows@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free

Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita exhibition image
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 9:00pm

The Indigenous Student Association at OCAD University is proud to present Terra Incognita, an exhibition that questions established narratives surrounding Canadian nationalism in light of #Canada150. Terra Incognita features work from a diverse group of emerging artists identifying as Indigenous, People of Colour and Settler-Ally working towards establishing a full, respectful  and  self- conscious future for Indigenous peoples.  

All 19 artists hail from all across Turtle Island, working in equally diverse mediums including painting, sculpture and new media:

Alexia Bread Anderson
Amanda Robertson-Hebert
Bernard Leroux
Connor Pion
Fallon Simard
Gabor Bata
Kaiatanoron Dumoulin Bush
Karalyn Reuben
Katsitsanoron Katty Dumoulin Bush
Kaya Dacosta
Lacie Kanerahtahsóhon Burning
Laura St. Amant
Mariah Meawasige
Megan Feheley
Michael Crawford
Oliver Roberts
Simon Shim
Seo Eun Kim
Ted Hoffie

Terra Incognita is supported by Artscape Daniel’s Spectrum, Indigenous Visual Culture and the Indigenous Student Association at OCAD University, and a generous donation from Lindy Green.

ABOUT INDIGENOUS STUDENT ASSOCIATION:

The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is a group of students from OCAD U who wish to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive community. The ISA strives to collaborate and unify perspectives and thoughts, through our artworks, community involvement, and exhibitions. We are active within our communities individually, but by coming together in the IASA, we can contribute collectively and work towards a common goal.

FIND OUT ABOUT STUDENT GROUPS AT OCAD U:

www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Artscape Daniels Spectrum (2nd Floor), 585 Dundas St. East
Website: 
www.facebook.com/ISA.OCAD/
www.instagram.com/ocaduisaofficial/
Email: 
indigenousstudentgroup@gmail.com
Terra Icognita poster

Creative City Campus community meeting

Image of the Sharp Centre at night
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

This is a great opportunity to solicit feedback from our community members, ahead of the public consultations taking place later this year. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

RSVP to James Lin, Project Coordinator: creativecitycampus@ocadu.ca

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul St., Auditorium Room 190
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/creativecitycampus
Email: 
RSVP to creativecitycampus@ocadu.ca
Cost: 
Free

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