National Portfolio Day

A teacher and student review a portfolio of work together at a table
Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

An education in art and design is a special learning experience. National Portfolio Day is your opportunity to meet professionals from some of the finest design and visual arts schools in North America. It’s not a competition, and no offers of admission will be made. Bring your portfolio, of your best and most recent work, and have it critiqued by the school of your choice.

Portfolio Reviews begin at 12 noon - doors open at 11:45 a.m.

For more information please visit ocadu.ca/admissions.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University, 100 McCaul St., Toronto ON
Cost: 
Admission is free, no pre-registration required

National Portfolio Day

Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

An education in art and design is a special learning experience. National Portfolio Day is your opportunity to meet professionals from some of the finest design and visual arts schools in North America. It’s not a competition, and no offers of admission will be made. Bring your portfolio containing no more than 15 pieces of your best work - and have it critiqued for potential admission to the art or design school of your choice.

What should you bring?
Include a variety of finished pieces in your portfolio that demonstrate your ability to work with a wide range of techniques, materials and subject matter. Drawings may be from direct observation, such as figure drawings, still life, interiors and landscapes. Work can use coloured pencils, pastels, watercolours, oil, acrylics, marker pens, collages, etc. In addition to finished pieces, your portfolio may include works in progress. Include a sketchbook to demonstrate your creative process and work habits (e.g., a creative journal that shows the development of particular work in your portfolio). Do not matt or frame your work, or worry about the presentation. The work itself is what is of interest.

No admission decisions or scholarship awards will be offered at National Portfolio Days.

Colleges and Universities attending OCAD's National Portfolio Day:
Academy of Art University, San Francisco CA
Alberta College of Art + Design, Calgary AB
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CA
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus OH
Concordia University - Faculty of Fine Arts, Montreal QC
Emily Carr University of Art & Design Vancouver BC
FIDM/the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles CA
Hartwick College, Oneonta NY
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids MI
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield MI
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia PA
New York School of Interior Design, New York NY
NSCAD University, Halifax NS
Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto ON
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles CA
Parsons Paris School of Art + Design, Paris France
Parsons the New School for Design, New York NY
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia PA
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY
PrattMWP, Utica NY
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota FL
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco CA
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville ON
Syracuse University - College of Visual & Performing Arts, Syracuse NY
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
York University - Faculty of Fine Arts, Toronto ON
York University/Sheridan College joint program in Design, Toronto ON

Representatives from OCAD will attend the following National Portfolio Day events:
Sunday October 26, 2008 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Sunday October 26, 2008 at Syracuse University, College of Visual & Performing Arts
Saturday November 1, 2008 at Kendall College of Art & Design
Sunday November 9, 2008 at The Art Institute of Boston
Saturday November 15, 2008 at Pratt Institute
Sunday November 16, 2008 at Purchase College
Saturday December 6, 2008 at Emily Carr University

For more information about the National Portfolio Day Association please visit their website.

Venue & Address: 
Auditorium 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Cost: 
Free

Fall Studio Tour

Friday, October 17, 2008 - 4:00am

OCAD is the hub for gathering and taking a tour of some of Toronto's hottest design studios! Students, don't miss this opportunity! Register now (link below).

Check out the following studios:
Blast Radius: Angela Chow
Henderson Bas: Norma Penner
Sapient: Sonia Janovjak
Teehan + Lax: Dave Stubbs
Organic: Diane Pelligrino, Layla Jazrawy
Critical Mass: Tyler Lockyer
Grip: Jon Finkelstein
Fjord/Cossette: Jason Nussbaum
Oddly Studios: Camas Winsor
Echo Mobile: James Eberhardt
Liquid: Byron Bignell
LifeCapture: Geoff Whitlock
RMI/Pixel Gallery: Dave Giromlami, Jackie Brown
SociMedia: Sean Ramsey

Venue & Address: 
Ontario College of Art & Design 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Cost: 
Registration required

National Portfolio Day

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

An education in art and design is a special learning experience. National Portfolio Day is your opportunity to meet professionals from some of the finest design and visual arts schools in North America. It's not a competition, and no offers of admission will be made. Bring your portfolio containing no more than 15 pieces of your best work - and have it critiqued for potential admission to the art or design school of your choice.
OCAD will host National Portfolio Day on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Reviews will be held from 12 noon to 4 pm, and admission is free.
Colleges and Universities attending National Portfolio Day:
Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, AB
Alfred University, School of Art & Design, NYSCC, Alfred, NY
Bowling Green State University, School of Art, Bowling Green, OH
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH
Concordia University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Montreal, QC
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design + Media, Vancouver, BC
FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
Kendall College of Art & Design, Grand Rapids, MI
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
New York School of Interior Design, New York, NY
NSCAD University, Halifax, NS
Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto, ON
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
PrattMWP, Utica, NY
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston, MA
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville, ON
The Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MA
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
York University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Toronto, ON
What should you bring?
Include a variety of finished pieces in your portfolio that demonstrate your ability to work with a wide range of techniques, materials and subject matter. Drawings may be from direct observation, such as figure drawings, still life, interiors and landscapes. Work can use coloured pencils, pastels, watercolours, oil, acrylics, marker pens, collages, etc. In addition to finished pieces, your portfolio may include works in progress. Include a sketchbook to demonstrate your creative process and work habits (e.g., a creative journal that shows the development of particular work in your portfolio). Do not matt or frame your work, or worry about the presentation. The work itself is what is of interest.
No admission decisions or scholarship awards will be offered at National Portfolio Days.
OCAD attends other National Portfolio Day events throughout North America . For more information about the National Portfolio Day Association schedule visit, www.npda.org.

Venue & Address: 
Auditorium 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario
Cost: 
Free

Ontario Universities Fair

Friday, September 25, 2015 - 2:00pm to Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 9:00pm

Come to the Ontario Universities Fair (September 25-27) and learn about the extraordinary art, design and digital media programs offered at Canada’s University of the imagination. As the country’s oldest and largest art, design and digital media University, we welcome students from across Ontario — and the world — and prepare them for exciting careers.
Faculty, staff, alumni and current students will be on hand to tell you, your friends and family all about life and learning at OCAD University. Throughout the day, we’ll also be delivering presentations on our innovative programs and sharing info about the many career paths open to people with an OCAD U degree.

Venue & Address: 
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Website: 
http://www.ouf.ca/
Cost: 
Free!

OCAD University marketing campaign hits streets, screens and subways

OCAD U Campaign 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 4:00am

OCAD University launched a multi-platform marketing blitz across the City of Toronto this week. Developed by Toronto agency BT|A Creates, the brand awareness campaign invites prospective students to “turn what you love into a future.”

The campaign imagery, to be found in subways and transit shelters, features the iconic Sharp Centre for Design. This internationally known symbol of OCAD University marks its 10th anniversary this fall.

The tagline “overactive imaginations are a good thing” appeals to the creative, inventive and inquisitive minds who will use skills gained at the university to enter creative, design and digital industries, become entrepreneurs marketing their own work and designs or bring their knowledge to many other industries and contexts, from health care to technology firms.

“Creative thinking and problem-solving skills are what employers are looking for in the workforce,” said Dr. Sara Diamond, President and Vice-Chancellor of OCAD University. “Active, collaborative and experiential learning are intrinsic to all of our programs and nurture these competencies.”

The campaign shines a light on the Digital Futures program, which merges art, design, computing and business skills. Graduates land a range of jobs in mobile app development, video games design, data visualization, product design, wearables and web and multimedia services

Online versions of the ad will extend the message beyond the GTA. They feature colourful animations and images of students at work and will be featured on Facebook, YouTube and targeted websites

The marketing campaign will drive public and student interest to the new OCAD University website. The new website design has a strong alignment and consistency with the OCAD U award winning visual identity, originally designed by Bruce Mau Design (BMD). BMD designed and programmed the new site, with many OCAD U staff, faculty and students also contributing to this project.

Undergraduate applications are now open for the 2014-15 school year and prospective students are currently looking at their post-secondary program options. For further information, visit the website to explore everything the university has to offer.

OCAD University (OCAD U):

OCAD University (www.ocadu.ca) is Canada’s “University of the Imagination.” The university, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration and the integration of emerging technologies. In the Age of Imagination, OCAD University community members will be uniquely qualified to act as catalysts for the next advances in culture, technology and quality of life for all Canadians.

BTA:

BT/A (www.btacreates.com) is a full service advertising agency based in Toronto fueled by a creative mandate of elevating consumer engagement and brand experience across all levels of interaction. BT/A has a diverse list of clients and experience in a myriad of sectors including culture, finance, retail, education, and experiential engagement. 

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For more information please contact:

Christine Crosbie, Media Relations Officer, OCAD University

416-977-6000 x. 4890

ccrosbie@ocadu.ca

 

Creative Workshops

Event Poster for Portfolio Workshops
Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Creative Workshops

Boost your portfolio with OCAD University

At OCAD U, we have developed a unique program of daylong Creative Workshops designed to give prospective students the opportunity to explore new territory, to build confidence in your skills as a visual communicator and to get a sense of what its like to be a student here.

Pre-registration and payment required. Visit our online registration secure payment site, https://portfolioclinic.ocad.ca, to sign up.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/prospective_students/preparing_a_portfolio/Creative_Workshops.htm
Email: 
portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 ext. 2055
Cost: 
$90.40 ($80 plus HST)

Creative Workshops

Event poster for Creative Workshops
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Creative Workshops

Boost your portfolio with OCAD University

At OCAD U, we have developed a unique program of daylong Creative Workshops designed to give prospective students the opportunity to explore new territory, to build confidence in your skills as a visual communicator and to get a sense of what its like to be a student here.

Pre-registration and payment required. Visit our online registration secure payment site, https://portfolioclinic.ocad.ca, to sign up.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 ext. 2055
Cost: 
$90.40 ($80 plus HST)

Creative Workshops

Creative Workshops Poster
Saturday, January 11, 2014 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Boost your portfolio with OCAD University

At OCAD U, we have developed a unique program of daylong Creative Workshops designed to give prospective students the opportunity to explore new territory, to build confidence in your skills as a visual communicator and to get a sense of what its like to be a student here.

Pre-registration and payment required. Visit our online registration secure payment site, https://portfolioclinic.ocad.ca, to sign up.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/prospective_students/preparing_a_portfolio/Creative_Workshops.htm
Email: 
portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
<p>416-977-6000 ext. 2055</p>
Cost: 
$90.40 ($80 plus HST)

Summer Intensive Program

Monday, July 14, 2014 - 4:00am to Friday, July 18, 2014 - 4:00am

Success in art and design is about passion, exploration and the development of a strong conceptual voice. Novice artists and designers often confuse the medium with the methodology and become focused on the outcome rather than the process involved in creating work. The Summer Intensive Program will help you see the differences.

Inquire early as space is limited, registration required in advance.

 

www.ocadu.ca/prospective_students/preparing_a_portfolio/summer_intensive_program.htm

 

portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca

 

$500 (plus HST)

Venue & Address: 
Main Building 100 McCaul St. Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
<p><a href="mailto:portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca">portfolioclinics@ocadu.ca</a></p>
Cost: 
$565 ($500 plus HST)

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