Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
In the Material Art & Design program, students learn how to create jewellery, textiles and ceramics as a professional studio artist or designer. Students choose to focus on textiles or jewellery/metalsmithing as well as electives in ceramics, wearable form, and wearable technology.
Material Art & Design
Willa Crowder aka. Willa
“Willa Crowder is an experimental textile artist and craftsperson, graduating from OCAD University with a Bachelor of Design. ”
Material Art & Design
Michael Freitas aka. Michael Michael
“Exposé is an exploration of simple machine knitting techniques to showcase unique designs, styles, and textures that amplify knitted garments, creating silhouettes unlike any other. With a nine-outfit collection using red and black yarns, these... More”
Material Art & Design
Vanessa Ho
“My thesis work focuses on intimacy, the different types of intimacy, and what it means to have an intimate relationship. Intimacy is often boxed in with romance, and though romantic intimacy is one form of it, it does not define what intimacy is.... More”
Material Art & Design
Madison Pickers
“My work explores the relationship between maker and creation, valuing the process as deeply as the final form. At its core, my practice is rooted in the human experience of making. Each decision, adjustment, and refinement leaves a trace, shaping... More”
Material Art & Design
Zahra Mansuri aka. Zahra Suri
“Out of Sight Out of Mind explores common symptoms associated with invisible disabilities. These types of disabilities present themselves with little outward signs of manifestation and fluctuate in severity. The erratic changes of the invisibly... More”
Material Art & Design
Zikra Rizvi
“We move through the world constantly, and almost never notice it. The swing of an arm, the turn of the wrist, the small shifts of weight that carry us through a day; these are so habitual they become invisible to us. Kinesis is built around the... More”
Material Art & Design
Rubinder Kaur
“As an aspiring fashion designer, with a focus on both textiles and fashion design, I aim to tie in sustainability into my work and practice to reduce my ecological footprint. My work focuses on not only the final product, but the materials used to... More”
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