Criticism and Curatorial Practice (MFA)

Gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the fields of curation and critical art writing.The graduate program in Criticism and Curatorial Practices (CCP) focuses uniquely on supporting you to acquire advanced research skills in the areas of curation art history and critical art writing.In this program you will contribute to new knowledge through the creation of unique research on artists and artworks in changing contexts of display reception and research. This program positions you to creatively draw on theoretical and historical contexts as well as creative precedents to be at the forefront of todays arts and culture landscape.

Application for admission into the MFA in Criticism & Curatorial Practice at OCAD U is a highly competitive process. Applicants must hold a BA, BFA, BDes, or comparable honours degree/certification with an average of 75 per cent (B+) or better during the last two years of study, or must demonstrate exceptional experience/expertise as a practising artist, designer, critic or curator. All applicants must demonstrate creative and conceptual competence at a high level.