Faculty of Art
Photography
In the Photography program, students learn skills from darkroom to digital photography. Unlike some other photography programs, which focus on commercial photography, OCAD U’s Photography program is more artistic and experimental.
Photography
Fionn McDonnell
“My BFA thesis project "Jester's Privilege" examines the shifting boundaries between internet content and contemporary art. Drawing from imagery found on message boards and social media, the project recreates and recontextualizes digital artifacts... More”
Photography
Malcolm Kersel aka. Mell Kim Ckersel
“My art explores undermining traditional photographic styles by placing traditional or "cliche" photographs amongst bright colours, and odd compositions. All of this is done to make the traditional photograph ugly, and to undermine the original goal... More”
Photography
Aleksandra Blazevski
“In a world shaped by metadata, algorithms, and institutional structures, my practice asks: What kinds of images are permitted to take form—and what happens when they refuse to remain contained? ”
Photography
Daren Souvannavong
“For me, photography acts as a playground for experimentation. Using alternative processes and figuring out how to create a print is what makes photography amusing. Discovering new methods and ideas is what I strive to achieve. ”
Photography
Tsemaye Tite
“A constant process of understanding, and finding some way of using that understanding to connect myself with everyone else. More”
Photography
Manny Wood Lynes-Ford aka. Shuttergyiik
“After They Leave is a reminder of our responsibility to protect what we have and ensure there is something left for future generations, just as our ancestors did for us. More”
Photography
Zachariah Perry
“My artistic practice centres on documentary photography and portraiture with a strong belief that photography is a way to preserve fleeting moments and to remember the things that often go unnoticed in daily life. Often experimenting with various ... More”
Photography
Zed .
“Through photography, I tell stories of quiet moments, raw emotion, and human experiences that inspires reflection, challenges perception, and fosters understanding. ”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024/2025!