OCAD University Graduate Studies Information Nights
At Toronto's creative core, OCAD University has a long standing tradition of contemporary thinking and practice in art and design. Graduate programs offer the next generation of artists, designers and industry leaders a level of scholarship that is virtually unmatched in Canada.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OCAD University, 205 Richmond Street West

· Master of Design in Inclusive Design (MDes)

Monday, October 24, 2011, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OCAD University, 205 Richmond Street West

· Graduate Program in Digital Futures (MDes, MFA, MA and Graduate Diploma)

· Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (MDes, MFA, MA)

Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
OCAD University, 205 Richmond Street West

· Master of Arts in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Histories

· Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice

· Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation

Thursday, November 24, 2011, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OCAD University, 205 Richmond Street West

· Graduate Program in Digital Futures (MDes, MFA, MA and Graduate Diploma)

· Master of Design in Inclusive Design

· Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (MDes, MFA, MA)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
OCAD University, 205 Richmond Street West

· Master of Arts in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Histories

· Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice

· Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation

*The Application Deadline for all programs is Monday, January 16th 2012*

OCAD University – 135 Years of Imagination
100 McCaul Street
Toronto, Ontario
416-977-6000 | www.ocadu.ca

For more information, contact:
Gale Allen
Office of Graduate Studies
416-977-6000 Ext. 423 or gradstudies@ocadu.ca

About our programs:

Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design - The Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media & Design challenges students to investigate, research, and produce creative works that combine art, design, and interdisciplinary academic study to create new, hybrid forms of visual and social research and creative production. The student's primary discipline and chosen emphasis between art or design studio practice and theoretical inquiry will determine whether the degree earned is an MFA, MDes, or MA.

Master of Design in Inclusive Design - The focus of the Master of Design (MDes) in Inclusive Design is on building expertise in inclusive digital media, information communication technologies (ICT) and practices. This innovative program will produce graduates with the capacity to form, lead and sustain a much-needed community of expertise on digital inclusion, which will span multiple sectors. The MDes in Inclusive Design is a low-residency, two-year program with an executive style delivery format to accommodate the needs of working professionals and international students.

Graduate Program in Digital Futures - The Graduate Program in Digital Futures is a unique, practice-based program for future innovators, leaders and creators of digital media and new technologies. The program is situated within the Digital Futures Initiative (DFI) at OCAD University, a set of cross-disciplinary programs in practice, research and innovation related to digital media and its emergent developments. The Graduate Program in Digital Futures offers both a part-time Graduate Diploma and full-time Master's (MA, MFA or MDes).

Masters of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation - Recognizing the increasing importance that design thinking can play in positively impacting society, enhancing business success, and managing organizational change, students in the Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation address the complex dilemmas of contemporary society. The program focuses on the application of foresight and design innovation methods to develop solutions which are transformative and sustainable - economically, environmentally and which address human needs.

Master of Fine Art in Criticism & Curatorial Practice - The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice combines history, theory and criticism with professional curatorial practice to explore and experiment with the breadth and depth of contemporary art, media and design. OCAD University is uniquely positioned in Canada to offer this program: OCAD U has well-established graduate and undergraduate studio-based programs in art, media and design; it has an interdisciplinary Liberal Studies faculty; and it is located in the vibrant Queen West area of downtown Toronto.

Master of Art in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Histories - The MA program in Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories prepares students to investigate the breadth and complexity of today's creative cultural activity. Artists and designers in the 21st century often employ unconventional and hybrid strategies that can challenge traditional forms of analysis. Examinations of contemporary art, new media and design therefore require flexible and creative conceptual approaches. Through historical contextualization, scholarly rigour, and cross-disciplinary methods, this program supports the production of pioneering research into newly emerging art and design practices.