Program Requirements 100 Course Descriptions 101 Tuition and Fees 103 GRADUATE STUDIES POLICIES 105 GENERAL INFORMATION Note: The information in this handbook is subject to change, and revisions to policies, forms, and procedures may be made throughout the academic year. Students should consult the OCAD U website for the most up-to-date information at: Academic Integrity OCAD University (OCAD U) prides itself on fostering and promoting effective teaching, learning and artistic creativity. OCAD U encourages its students to push the boundaries of their creativity, to take risks and seek innovation. OCAD U believes that all research and creative pursuits require students to hold themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct, honesty and academic integrity. Academic freedom is a fundamental right in any institution of higher learning. Honesty and integrity are necessary preconditions of this freedom. Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the University community and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offences. Please familiarize yourself with OCAD U’s Academic Misconduct Policy, which can be found on the OCAD U website: Respectful Work & Learning Environment OCAD University is committed to supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity of all people. The University promotes equity and inclusion in its learning and working environment and in the conduct of the University’s affairs. OCAD U will not tolerate harassment of or discrimination against any community member. Harassment and discrimination violate an individual’s human rights and run contrary to the University’s fundamental values. OCAD U will act promptly and efficiently to address this conduct. The University will endeavour to ensure that individuals who believe that they have been subjected to harassment or discrimination are able to express concerns and register complaints without fear of retaliation or reprisal. The University will exercise care to protect and respect the rights of both the complainant and the respondent.
OCAD U does not have its own residences. OCAD U is located in the core of Toronto, Ontario, and has close links with Ryerson University and the University of Toronto. For information relating to housing in Toronto, please visit the OCAD U website under “Students” at: DATES AND DEADLINES Note: dates and deadlines are subject to change. For updates, please visit the OCAD U website: Program-specific dates and deadlines will be provided by the Graduate Program Director. Dates & Deadlines 2012/2013 Friday June 22 – Saturday July 1 Registration period for Summer Intensive (INCD) Thursday, June 28 2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for graduate students. Monday, July 2 Canada Day holiday. University closed. Tuesday July 3 Last day for fee payment for INCD Summer term without a late fee. Students who have not paid their fees in full, submitted a Student Loan Deferment Form to the Financial Aid & Awards Office, OR provided proof of sponsorship to the Student Accounts Clerk by this deadline will incur a $50 late payment fee. Monday July 9 – Friday July 20 Inclusive Design program Summer Intensive, Year One Monday July 16 – Friday July 27 Inclusive Design program Summer Intensive, Year Two Friday, July 20 Deadline to submit Special Studies (Independent Study, Internship or Residency) registration and proposal forms for 2012 fall semester (duration 2) credit. Recommended deadline to apply for OSAP to ensure funds will be available in September. Monday, August 6 Civic holiday. University closed. Friday, August 31 Last day for Fall/Winter fee payment without a late fee. Students who have not paid their fees in full, submitted a Student Loan Deferment Form to the Financial Aid & Awards Office, OR
Program Requirements Curriculum: 45 credits Major Research Paper (MRP) Stream Fall 2012 (9 credits) Winter 2013 (9 credits) Summer 2013 (3 credits) Fall 2013 (9 credits) Winter 2014 (15 credits) CADN 6B01: Methods and Theory in Art History (3) CADN 6B02: Contemporary Art Theory (3) CADN 6B09: MRP/Thesis Proposal Writing (3) CADN 6C02: MRP/Thesis Research (6) CADN 6D01: Major Research Paper Writing (9) Field-specific Seminar* (VISA, VISD, or VISM) (3) Field-specific Seminar* (VISA, VISD, or VISM) (3) Field-specific Seminar* (VISA, VISD, or VISM) (3) Fall and Winter Elective (3) Elective (3) CADN 6C01: Writing and Professional Practices (6) *One Field-specific Seminar for each field will be offered each semester. Students in Contemporary Art History must take the VISA course; students in Design History must take the VISD course; and students in New Media Art History must take the VISM course, unless otherwise noted in the Academic Calendar Part-time students will develop a program plan in consultation with the Graduate Program Director. Thesis Stream**
Fall 2012 (9 credits) Winter 2013 (9 credits) Summer 2013 (3 credits) Fall 2013 (6 credits) Winter 2014 (18 credits) CADN 6B01: Methods and Theory in Art History (3) CADN 6B02: Contemporary Art Theory (3) CADN 6B09: MRP/Thesis Proposal Writing (3) CADN 6C02: MRP/Thesis Research (6) CADN 6E01: Thesis Writing (12) Field-specific Seminar* Field-specific Seminar* Fall and Winter Elective (3) Elective (3) CADN 6C01: Writing and Professional Practices (6) *One Field-specific Seminar for each field will be offered each semester. Students in Contemporary Art History must take the VISA course; students in Design History must take the VISD course; and students in New Media Art History must take the VISM course, unless otherwise noted in the Academic Calendar. **Students may enter the thesis stream only with the permission of the student's Principal Advisor and the Graduate Program Director. Part-time students will develop a program plan in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Program Requirements Curriculum: 60 credits Fall (9 credits) Winter (15 credits) Summer (9 credits) Fall (12 credits) Winter (15 credits) GGRA 6B03 Critical Theory Seminar I (3) CRCP 6B08 Issues in Exhibitions, Theory and Practice (3) Internship and/or Study Abroad (6) CRCP 6B05 Issues in Criticism and Curatorial Studies (3) CRCP 6B07 Thesis Workshop (3) CRCP 6B06 Introduction to Criticism and Curatorial Studies (3) CRCP 6B02 Criticism and Critical Writing (3) CRCP 6B04 Thesis Proposal (3) CRCP6C01 Individual Research and Reading (6) CRCP 6E01 Exhibition and Essay (12) OR CRCP 6E02 Criticism Thesis (12) *GGRA 6B01 Contemporary Research Methods (3) OR CADN 6B01 Methods and Theory in Art History (3) Elective (3) Elective (3) CRCP 6C02 Inside Curatorial Practice (6) *Note: Students must take either GGRA 6B01 or CADN 6B01. Students must meet with the Graduate Program Director for advising on this and other elective choices.
Program Requirements Graduate Diploma in Digital Futures Curriculum: (24-27 credits, 24 credits required) Fall (4.5-7.5 credits) Winter (1.5-4.5 credits) Summer (6- 9 credits) Fall (3 credits) Winter (6 credits) DIGF 6B01 Creative Techniques (3) (OR DIGF 6B12 in Winter term) DIGF 6B12 Digital Theory (3) (OR DIGF 6B01 in Fall term) DIGF 6C01 CFC Media Lab Prototyping (6) *Optional* 1.5 - 3 credits from the following: -Internship (1.5 or 3) Study (1.5 or 3) 3 credits from the following: DIGF 6B04 Business and Leadership (3) DIGF 6B22 Interactive Exhibition (3) DIGF 6B18 eGlobal (1.5) Ubiquitous Computing (1.5) OR DIGF 6B19 DIGF 6K04 1.5 credits from the following: Affect and Emotion in Practice (1.5) Digital Games 2 (1.5) Trans- Media (1.5) Creation and Computation (3) DIGF 6A08 Digital Games 1 (1.5) OR DIGF 6B20 eGlobal (1.5) Digital Games 2 (1.5) OR DIGF 6A10 Mobile and Social Media (1.5) OR DIGF 6B21 Affect and Emotion in Practice (1.5) Ubiquitous Computing (1.5) OR DIGF 6A11 Information Visualization (1.5) OR Elective (3 credits)
Master’s in Digital Futures Curriculum: (48- 51 credits, 48 credits required) Fall (10.5 credits) Winter (7.5 credits) Summer (12-15 credits) Fall (9 credits) Winter (9 credits) DIGF 6L01 DIGF 6B12 Digital Theory (3) DIGF 6G01 MDes/MFA Thesis Stage 1: Foundation and Industry (6 ) OR DIGF 6G02 MA Thesis Stage 1 (6) DIGF 6G01 MDes/MFA Thesis Stage 2: Experimentation and Development (6) OR DIGF 6G02 MA Thesis Stage 2 (6) DIGF 6G01 MDes/MFA Thesis Stage 3: Production, Reflection and Exhibition (6) OR DIGF 6G02 MA Thesis Stage 3 (6) Media (1.5) Creation and Computation (6) DIGF 6K01 Mobile and Social Media (1.5) Discovery (3) DIGF 6B01 Creative Techniques (3) OR DIGF 6K02 3 credits from the following: DIGF 6B04 Business and Leadership (3) Digital Games (1.5) Discovery (3) OR DIGF 6K03 DIGF 6C01 CFC Media Lab Prototyping (6) *Optional* 1.5 - 3 credits from the following: -Internship (1.5 or 3) -Independent Study (1.5 or 3) DIGF 6B18 Information Visualization (1.5) Discovery (3) eGlobal (1.5) Ubiquitous Computing (1.5) OR DIGF 6B19 Affect and Emotion in Practice (1.5) Digital Games 2 (1.5) OR DIGF 6B20 eGlobal (1.5) Digital Games 2 (1.5) OR DIGF 6B21 Affect and Emotion in Practice (1.5) Ubiquitous Computing (1.5) OR Elective (3 credits)
Program Requirements Curriculum: 45 credits The Master of Design (MDes) in Inclusive Design is primarily a course-based degree program with a culminating major project. The program will be comprised of two, two-week intensive summer sessions, followed by online courses during the fall and winter semesters. It is expected that students will complete the program in two years (six semesters with a culminating event in the seventh semester). Year One Year Two Year Three Summer (2 week intensive) Fall (Online) Winter ( Online) Summer (2 week intensive) Fall (online) Winter (online) Summer - Culminating Festival & Graduate Symposium (3 day event) INCD 6B01: Unlearning and Questioning (3) Year 1 Course Taster Major Project Planning INCD 6B02: Foundational Seminar in Inclusive Design (3) (synchronous ) INCD 6B04: Effecting Cultural Change (3) Year 2 Course Taster Major Project Planning INCD 6B06: The Difference (3) INCD 6B05: Creating Inclusive Communities Online (3) Presentation of Major project Inclusive design career fair with thematic discussions Inclusive Design Forum and Unconference INCD 6B03: Inclusive Research Methods (3) INCD 6B08: Major Project Proposal (3) INCD 6C01: Inclusive Design Lab (6 credits)
Full-time program timeline Fall (12 credits) Winter (15 credits) Summer (7.5 credits) Fall (10.5 credits) Winter (15 credits) GGRA 6B01 Contemporary Research Methods (3) IAMD 6B08 Issues in Critical Theory (3) 6 credits from the following: Residency Independent Study Internship Elective IAMD 6C05 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studio/Research (6) IAMD 6B07 Graduate Seminar (3) GGRA 6B03 Critical Theory Seminar (3) IAMD 6B02 Directed Interdisciplinary Studio/Academic Study II (3) Elective (3) IAMD 6E01 MFA/MDes Thesis (12) IAMD 6E02 MA Thesis (12) IAMD 6C06 Directed Interdisciplinary Studio/Academic Study I (6) IAMD 6C01 Studio (6) IAMD 6C04 MA Academic Study (6) IAMD 6A01 Thesis Proposal (1.5) IAMD 6A02 Research Creation and Colloquia (1.5) Elective (3) Part-time program timeline Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7 Semester 8 Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter GGRA 6B01 Contemporary IAMD 6B08 3-6 credits from the following: IAMD 6C06 Directed IAMD 6A01 Thesis IAMD 6A02 Research IAMD 6B07 Graduate
Appointments as Graduate Faculty are made in one of three categories: Full members may: Act as Principal Advisor of a master’s thesis or Major Research Paper/Project (MRP), and as a member of thesis or MRP committees; Serve as chair or voting member of a final oral examination committee, where such examinations are required, and perform all associated duties; and Teach, set, and mark examinations for a graduate course and give such other graduate direction as may be required. Associate members shall be permitted to undertake all the duties of a full member but shall not serve as a Principal Advisor or chair a final oral examination committee. Senior Scholar Graduate Faculty Appointees shall be permitted to: Chair a final oral examination Serve as a member of a thesis or MRP committee and as a voting member of a final oral examination; Teach, set, and mark examinations for a graduate course; Continue to act as Principal Advisor master’s thesis or MRP; Take on new master’s supervision with the approval of the Graduate Program Director; and Assume additional responsibilities only if he or she remains actively engaged in research and is accessible to graduate students. The General Criteria for Membership in the Graduate Faculty are: Full Membership Nomination by an OCAD U graduate program; Highest degree in their field (such as Ph.D., MFA or M. Arch) or equivalent qualification appropriate to the discipline; Tenured, tenure-track, or continuing appointment or retired professor; A track record of peer-reviewed research publications or other evidence of scholarly, professional and/or creative productivity appropriate to the discipline; An established program of research, performance, creative or design practice and, where appropriate, research funding from an external source and/or publication of at least one externally refereed article or book, or peer reviewed/curated exhibition of artistic work in the past five years; and A record of successful participation in graduate education (such as teaching a graduate course, serving on a supervisory committee or thesis examining committee.) Associate Membership Nomination by an OCAD U graduate program; Highest degree in their field (such as Ph.D., MFA or M. Arch) or equivalent qualification appropriate to the discipline; Tenured, tenure-track, or continuing appointment or appointment as Adjunct Professor; reviewed