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	OCAD Visual and Critical Studies (Art History) OUAC HVC Remove	OCAD Illustration OUAC HIL Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	Not published“N/A”	Not published“N/A”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes In addition to meeting the academic requirements, you are required to submit the following to be considered for admission: A 1-page Statement of Intent (300 words maximum) on why you would like to study art history in a studio setting. An original essay of 500 words on an annually assigned topic. Usually closes before January 15	Yes Admission is based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	No
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Creative Writing Design English Studies Fine Art	Creative Writing Design Fine ArtPublishing
What it is	You study the history of visual art and design, learning to analyze images, objects, and cultural movements across time periods and societies. This differs from a studio art program because you focus on understanding and interpreting art rather than creating it yourself. It suits people who want to think critically about visual culture and understand how art reflects and shapes society.	Illustration is a studio-based program where you learn to create visual artwork — drawings, paintings, digital images — that tell stories or communicate ideas, often for books, magazines, advertising, or editorial use. You'll study both traditional and digital techniques while taking courses in design, fine art, and creative writing to build a strong conceptual foundation. This program suits people who think in images, want to develop a professional portfolio, and are ready to spend significant time in studio work.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	None published by average
Source	OCAD University on OUInfo	OCAD University on OUInfo

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