Bachelor's in Experimental Animation

OCAD University has evolved into a leading center for innovation and creativity. The university is renowned for its comprehensive programs in art and design, providing students with a vibrant and interdisciplinary education that prepares them for impactful careers in various industries. What makes OCAD University unique is its focus on pushing the boundaries of traditional disciplines. The curriculum encourages experimentation and collaboration, fostering an environment where students can explore their artistic visions while integrating cutting-edge technologies. The university's commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its student body, faculty, and the range of perspectives embraced in its creative endeavors. OCAD University is not just an educational institution; it is a dynamic hub where emerging artists and designers are equipped to challenge conventions, shape the future of their fields, and contribute to the cultural landscape.

OCAD U has a long history of graduating successful animators in art and film including George Dunning who directed The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and Richard Williams who was animation director for Who Framed Roger Rabbit. More recently, alumni include computer animator Trudy Elmore and emerging VR artist Jawa El Khash. Shary Boyle, who represented Canada at the Venice Biennale, has achieved great success with her mesmerizing performances using hand-animated imagery. In this program, you’ll develop a personal artistic vision and push the boundaries of animation as a contemporary art form. You’ll mix traditional and digital media using 2D, 3D, stop-motion, digital compositing and augmented/virtual reality. During the Experimental Animation program, you’ll have a lot of flexibility to take elective art and design courses beyond animation. The program has growing relationships with other schools around the world and many connections with Toronto’s growing animation industry. OCAD U alumni have worked at Industrial Light & Magic, Yowza, Guru, Jam-Filled, Stoopid Buddy, The Stop Motion Department, StereoD and Moment Factory, among others. The program’s full-time faculty are active practitioners in contemporary art and animation and show their work internationally.