Ontario College of Art and Design University

Bachelor in Sculpture/Installation

Canada 4 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Applications currently open

Introduction

OCAD University in Toronto is Canada’s specialized public university for art, design, and digital media, with a history dating back to 1876 and a student community of roughly 5,000. OCAD U offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on creative practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research-led innovation. International students are part of a vibrant campus culture that encourages experimentation across visual arts, design, media, and emerging technologies.

The university provides studio-based learning environments, specialized labs, fabrication workshops, and exhibition spaces that enable hands-on development of portfolios and public-facing projects. Cross-disciplinary initiatives and partnerships with cultural institutions, industry, and community organizations in Toronto give students opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and real-world project experience. Faculty are practicing artists and designers who emphasize critical thinking and professional development.

OCAD U supports career readiness through portfolio development, mentorship, and connections to galleries, studios, and creative enterprises. International applicants can access services for admissions advice, visa guidance, and orientation to city life in Toronto. Prospective students should investigate program specifications, studio resources, and opportunities for collaborative projects to ensure alignment with their artistic and professional goals.

About the Program

The Bachelor in Sculpture/Installation at Ontario College of Art and Design University is a four-year degree for students who want to create three-dimensional sculpture and installation work. You'll experiment with hands-on and digital creation in fabrication studios and explore the meaning of objects in courses like contemporary practice and theory.

The curriculum covers topics such as sculpture concepts, form and structure, site and intervention, and contemporary issues. You'll also learn about 3D digital objects and installation art as it relates to the body and object. In your final year, you'll work on your thesis, producing a body of finished work and a research paper, and exhibit your work in a public gallery.

Graduates can pursue careers as sculptors, installation artists, or exhibition designers. They can work in industries such as fine arts, museums, or galleries, and can be employed by companies like art studios, museums, or exhibition design firms. Some specific job titles include sculpture conservator, public art coordinator, or gallery curator.

English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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85–95

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TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
CEFR level
B1/B2
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