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This handbook is brought to you by the OCAD Student Union. Each student at OCAD U is a member of the Student Union. We look forward to working with and for you throughout the year. We can always be reached at 416-977-6000 ex241 or at StudentU@ocad.ca as well as at our office in 51 McCaul St, ground level. There is always a comfy couch and a pot of coffee on. For more information on all upcoming events and initiatives check out our website. www.ocadsu.org
greetings
It is a great pleasure to welcome OCAD University students to our university. For more than 135 years, OCAD University has been a leader in excellent art and design education. OCAD U has cultivated talent, been a hub of creativity, and stimulated important research and a myriad of art, design and media enterprises. You have now joined the ranks of talented students, faculty and alumni!
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We describe OCAD University as the university of the imagination, for imagination is the catalyst that can change the world in effective ways, enabling you to create works of art that transform hearts and minds; become leaders in design thinking and practice; invent technologies; and drive entrepreneurship; be willing to take calculated risks; and serve as a resource to your communities. You have a dynamic path before you. OCAD University represents the largest, the most significant and the most comprehensive art and design programs in Canada. Your learning will be rooted in studio experience, in making, and in learning the processes of art and design, coupled with a rigorous engagement with history, an exposure to contemporary thought, strategic thinking and to the science and business logic behind art and design. OCAD University faculty is deeply committed to helping you to achieve a standard of excellence, so please engage with your learning with all your might. We are a small university - you will find a sense of camaraderie and community here as well as a dedicated and passionate staff, terrific student services and a creative OCAD Student Union. Please be an active community member. OCAD University is situated in the midst of the art, design and media communities of downtown Toronto, right next to the Art Gallery of Ontario, where you are welcomed as OCAD U students. I urge you to explore the culture that bubbles around you, and feel free to visit me during my regular office hours. Dr. Sara Diamond, OCAD University President
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a / ‘THE Main building‘ 100 McCAUL
e / Student centre 51 McCAUL/49 mccaul
Great Hall, lecture theatres, exhibition space, and e-classrooms. Studios and administrative office for programs in the Faculty of Art, the Faculty of Design and the Faculty of Liberal Studies.
Financial Aid & Awards, Advising & Campus Life, the Health & Wellness Centre and the Centre for Students with Disabilities, as well as the Student Union.
b / ‘THE GRANGE‘ 113 McCAUL
Dorothy H. Hoover Library, studios and classrooms for the First-Year program and Liberal Studies, the Writing & Learning Centre, the Centre for Students with Disabilities, and the new Centre for Advising, First-Year & Campus Life.
c / Student Gallery 285 Dundas Street W
d / ‘THE RED BUILDING‘ 115 McCAUL
President, Vice-President Academic, Vice-President Administration, Communications, Development & Alumni Services, HR, the Scotiabank Student Services Centre, Admissions and Recruitment, Finance and Plant Services.
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Research and administrative offices, offices for graduate students and faculty, and meeting/ seminar space.
Newly acquired.
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Digital Futures Centre, the Centre for Visual Studies and the Aboriginal Visual Culture Centre. *rooms/departments are subject to change over the course of the year.
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MANDATE The Student Union (SU) is a not-for-profit corporation funded by student fees. The Executive Directors manage the business of the corporation on behalf of the student members, working hard to ensure that OCAD SU provides as many services to students as possible. The SU Executive is comprised of the Director of Academic and University Affairs, Director of Operations and Finance, Director of Campaigns and Advocacy and the Director of Outreach and Events. OCAD SU, as the recognized representative of the student body, serves as liaison to OCAD U administration and faculty, other universities and colleges, all levels of government, and the Canadian Federation of Students. OCAD SU is responsible for ensuring proper representation and advocacy of the OCAD student body at large. All students registered for a minimum of a halfcredit course are members of the SU. Each student member has access to SU services, has the right to get involved in SU governance, and is eligible to be elected to the SU Executive or Board of Directors. Students are welcome to participate in SU run projects and corporate decision-making processes at large. Throughout the year, the SU holds numerous meetings and strongly encourages all students to attend.
EXECUTIVE Directors Operations and Finance Nicholas Smith This is Nicholas’ third year with the SU. He has sat on almost all positions of the SU and is looking forward to trying finances out. He is entering his fourth year of Graphic Design. You will be most likely to find him in the Union offices or Print studios this year. operations@ocadsu.org
Academic and University Affairs Lauren Hunter Lauren is a 4th/5th year installation student who also works with photography and print. She also dabbles in fortune telling and vision questing. This is her first year as an executive and she is super excited about it. Talk to her about the OCAD SU radio! academic@ocadsu.org
Outreach and Events Nadine Khoury Currently in her fourth year Majoring in CRCP and minoring in Photography, Nadine is excited to take on this position. “I promise the events this year will be greater and more extravagant than ever.” She hopes to see everyone around. If you have any ideas or questions don’t hesitate to stop her in the halls. outreach@ocadsu.org
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Campaigns and Advocacy Laura Headley Once a competitive dancer and student of western science and commerce, Laura now finds herself shifting her creative energies towards cooperation, mindfulness and community building. Committed to lifelong learning, she hopes her interdisciplinary design education will allow her to continue to study and support the cultures and ecology of the countries she visits. At OCAD U Laura is focused on creating a healthy environment for people to celebrate their many shared values while embracing individual differences. campaigns@ocadsu.org
Office Manager Lindsay Denise Lindsay is an OCADU graduate and former Student Union Board Member, rejoining the team as Office Manager. Lindsay spent the past two years in not-forprofit management within the social housing sector, and remains an activist for co-operative and affordable housing. Lindsay unwinds with cats and doodles. ldenise@ocadsu.org
BOARD oF DIreCTORS Sustainability & Ethics Rep Emily is majoring in OCAD U’s photography program. She aspires to help grow goodness around the world, both literally and metaphorically. Emily loves getting dirty in the soil, eating delicious organic vegetables, and swimming. Emily believes in the equality of all people. sustainability@ocadsu.org
Diversity & Equity Rep Hey, my name is Claudia, and I am going into my second year in Environmental Design. I’m very passionate about sustainable design, as well as everything and anything that has to do with health, fitness and nature. I strongly believe that fitness, healthy eating and healthy living is key to a much healthier, happier and a successful life! diversity@ocadsu.org
Graduate Rep Stefan Hancherow is an aspiring curator and conceptual artist. Born in Calgary, Alberta, he spent much of his early life with family in Iceland. Splitting the distance between the two, he attended school at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (Halifax) receiving a BFA in Fine Arts in 2008. Stefan is currently completing his MFA in the Criticism and Curatorial Practice program at OCAD University. graduate@ocadsu.org
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Art Rep Brandon Jones is currently starting second year, majoring in Photography. Last year he was the Diversity and Equity Rep for the SU. Before OCAD U, he attended a small high school in cottage country. Besides photography, Brandon enjoys graphic design, sports, running and nature. art@ocadsu.org
STUDIO ART REP Veronica Abrenica has an interest in community building and she hopes to create awareness of all the awesome studio spaces available to the OCADians of 2012/2013. She is currently in her fourth year within the Integrated Media department with a Wearable Technology minor. artstudio@ocadsu.org
Design Rep To be elected in October design@ocadsu.org
Studio Design Rep Tom Doughty designstudio@ocadsu.org
1st Year Rep To be elected in October 1styear@ocadsu.org
Upcoming Exhibitions and Events
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SEPTEMBER Opening Reception: Friday, September 14th at 7pm Main Space: “Spark Residency: There’s Something in the Woodwork” Ursula Handleigh and Adrienne Crossman September 14th - October 6th, 2012 Window Space: “Bigger Leak Than Expected” Joele Walinga September 14th - October 12th, 2012 XBASE: TBA September 14th - October 6th, 2012 OCTOBER Opening Reception: Friday, October 19th at 7pm Main Space: “Talking To Other People (in a really loud room)” Adrian DiLena, Paul Moleiro, Stefan Nicoloff, Sona Safaei October 19th - November 10th, 2012 Window Space: “Unready” Matt Sabourin October 19th - November 16th, 2012 XBASE: “After Homer’s Odyssey” Vikki Dzuima October 19th - November 10th, 2012 EVENTS: Orientation September 7th, 2012 at 6-10pm Grad Mingle September 8th, 2012 at 2-5pm
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XPACE C U L TMANDATE: U R A L C E N T R E XPACE Cultural Centre is a membership driven XPACE MANDATE: artist-run centre supported by the OCADdriven Student XPACE Cultural Centre is a membership Union and dedicated to providing emerging and artist-run centre supported by the OCAD Student student artists with the opportunity to showcase Union and dedicated to providing emerging and their work in a professional setting. We program student artists with the opportunity to showcase contemporary thatsetting. respond toprogram the interests their work in a practices professional We and needs of our membership. As we program with contemporary practices that respond to the interests shorter timelines this allows for us to respond to and needs of our membership. As we program with contemporary issues theory shorter timelines thisin allows forand us aesthetics, to respond to keeping an up to the minute response to what is contemporary issues in theory and aesthetics, going on directly in our community. keeping an up to the minute response to what is going on directly in our community. LOCATION AND CONTACT: XPACE Cultural LOCATION AND Centre CONTACT: 58 Ossington Avenue XPACE Cultural Centre Toronto, ON, M6J 2Y7 58 Ossington Avenue 416.849.2864 Toronto, ON, M6J 2Y7 416.849.2864
Check out our website for more details about us and upcoming shows and events. Check out our website for more details about us and upcoming www.xpace.info shows and events. www.xpace.info Follow our blog at http://xpaceculturalcentre.blogspot.com Follow blog at Find usour on facebook, search: XPACE Cultural Centre http://xpaceculturalcentre.blogspot.com Find us on facebook, search: XPACE Cultural Centre
XPACE DIRECTOR Amber Landgraff Amber is an artist/curator who uses community and political engagement as an integral part of her curatorial and artistic practice. She has an MFA in Criticism and Curatorial Practices, and has facilitated, and collaborated on such events as Building Together, FEAST Toronto and Toronto Free Gallery’s The Bridge series. She is currently the director at XPACE Cultural Centre, a not-for-profit artist run centre that focuses on supporting and offering professional opportunities to student and emerging artists. amber@xpace.info
Every OCAD U student is a member of XPACE Cultural Centre. XPACE’s focus is on student and emerging artists AS professionals, not as a stepping stone to professional status.
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programming coordinator Alicia Nauta Alicia graduated from OCADU with BFA in Printmaking. She works in a variety of methods, including screen-printing, collage, installation, and community based projects. She is member of Punchclock, a Toronto print studio. She established the OCADU Zine Library and co-established the new Library at XPACE Cultural Centre, including a zine Library, mix tape library and curated library. She is currently a Programming Coordinator at XPACE Cultural Centre. alicia@xpace.info
programming coordinator Cameron Lee Born and currently residing in Toronto, Cameron is an Alumni of OCAD with BFA in Drawing & Painting. Cameron’s work centres around interdisciplinary approaches to material, community and performance. Cameron is a founding member of the *White House Studio Project* and a member of art collective *Cry School Yearbook*. Cameron is currently a Programming Coordinator at XPACE Cultural Center, and Resident Artist/Curator for the monthly event *Feast in the East*. cameron@xpace.info
food sovereignty We at the SU realize the importance of healthy eating. To make the most of your experience at OCAD U, we believe it is imperative to nourish the mind and body. School is not cheap, neither are art supplies. We understand this and have set up a variety of services to help you as best we can.
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THE Hallway Cafe started four years ago as SU Potlucks, the Hallway Cafe is a free meal service for students. Every week the SU Chef prepares a vegan meal with items provided by the Food Share program. Keep an eye on your student email and the SU Calendar for dates and more info.
Campus Cupboard goods are sourced through the Ontario Natural Food Co-op. Goods available include but are not limited to snacks, grains, flour, cereal, pasta, legumes, spices, sweeteners, spreads, sauces, beverages, snacks and natural personal products & environmentally friendly household products.
a student-run, not-for-profit bulk food store that provides minimally packaged, minimally processed, affordable, wholesome and organic food to OCAD students, faculty and staff. Many of these items are organic, fair trade, gluten free or kosher.
Spread the Bread Come get a free loaf of local artisan bread from the SU office! Every other week we will be giving away loaves at a first come first serve basis. www.ocadusu.org/calendar
You can check www.ocadsu.org/ cupboard for an up-to-date list of items available. Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 4pm 51 McCaul st. *wheelchair accessible
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FOOD SHARE PROGRAM or Good Food Box (GFB) is offered between September - May. The GFB runs like a large buying club. You pay $13 - $34 for a box of mixed produce. Contents change with each delivery as Food Share’s crops grow seasonally. GFB delivers the boxes to our office and our coordinator ensures that you, the customer, pick up your box the day of delivery. GBF chooses Ontario-grown products whenever possible because we care about where and how our food is produced. GFB supports local farmers, which is significantly less destructive to our environment when we consider the ecological footprint and costs associated with food importation. In this program, customers pay the cost of the food itself, while distribution overheads are subsidized.
HOW TO ORDER We will have a table set up in the lobby every tuesday between 10-4. Sales are made in cash when you place your order. Pick ups are in the Studnet Union office, 12-4, on the following thursday from placing your order. www.ocadsu.org/calendar Good Food Box $18 Family-sized selection of affordable fresh fruit and vegetables, with an emphasis on seasonal produce. Small Food Box $13 A smaller version of the GFB. Wellness Box $13 A week’s worth of fruits and vegetables washed and cut-up for you.
Organic Box $34 Certified organic, generally harvested in Ontario. The higher price is for the production costs that come from producing food organically. Small Organic Box $24 The same great tasting certified organic produce, in a smaller quantity. Fruit Box $13 Just fresh fruit, the best in season.
services THE Student Advocate provides advice, advocacy and support services to all students at OCAD University. The Student Advocate Office is located in the SU main office at 51 McCaul St. The Advocate can help with Academic Misconduct, Appeals, Understanding policies and procedures, Preparing for student hearings, Mediation, Representation at your hearing, Matters relating to your student life at University, which may include bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, victimization or vilification. Please note the Advocate does NOT provide any kind of legal advice. The SU has free lawyer services. The Advocate is a confidential service, that can provide you with support and guidance when dealing with difficult situations. Book an appointment
ldenise@ocadu.ca 416-977-6000 ext 341 www.ocadsu.org/StudentAdvocate 51 McCaul st, Ground Level
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Cadmium is the University paper, which offers OCAD U students an opportunity to have their voices heard and their creativity displayed to the community. It is the platform to confront and raise awareness of issues, new happenings and opportunities, as well as a method to connect and share your thoughts about student life. This year we are trying a new format for the paper, moving from six issues a year to one zine a month. Editing Cadmium could be the perfect job for you or a small group of friends! Becoming Cadmium’s editor in chief for the month means you will be responsible for the creation and presentation of the zine’s content. Spill your passion. Get creative! Tell the world what you want to say. Each issue will be made from one double sided 11x17 black and white photocopy, zine style! Each edition includes at least one article, one comic/joke, one recipe, one creative/visual submission and an additive to the Cadmium Continuing Story; each month’s edition will have a new ‘chapter’ written by the month’s editor. Issues will be released on the first of the month. check out our past issues at ocadsu.org/cadmium. If you would like to get involved or become one of the monthly editors, get in touch with us at cadmium@ocadsu.org
legal issues? THE SU LAWYER provides free legal services to all OCAD U students. We contract with an independent lawyer on an annual basis to provide legal advice and services to our students. Mbuso Nkosi (“Muso) is a sole practitioner who specializes in civil litigation, immigration law, family law and income support appeals. Mbuso earned his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. He also holds a Master of Science degree from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A, and a Bachelor of Technology degree from Durban University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Prior to attending law school, Mbuso spent five years as a consultant and manager with information technology companies.
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Services Provided
Services Not Provided
The Lawyer provides legal advice on a variety of matters such as, but not limited to, tenancy issues, small claims, contract disputes, immigration, criminal charges, and employment issues. Also, the SU Lawyer can prepare and review legal documents (such as affidavits and powers of attorney), notarize or commission documents, and make notarized true copies. If the SU Lawyer is unable to assist you with your matter, he can usually refer you to a local lawyer for a reduced fee.
The SU Lawyer maintains limited office hours, court or tribunal representation is generally not provided, except under very exceptional circumstances. Also, the SU Lawyer is not able to assist in matters involving another student (student vs. student). The SU Lawyer can, however, mediate student disputes where both students agree to the mediation and meet with the SU Lawyer together.
Book an appointment
ldenise@ocadu.ca 416-977-6000 ext 341 Friday 1pm - 4pm 51 McCaul st, Ground Level
*Hours are subject to change; If a Friday is a statutory or observed holiday, the office will be closed.
GRANTS The SU offers money to fund your projects! Every fall the Student Union requests grant proposals from OCAD U Students. Our Grant Committee reviews all submissions and decides how to allocate funding. In the past, we have funded group exhibitions, student publications and student group activities. Mid autumn we provide a workshop for students to learn effective grant writing techniques from external artists and curators. Applying for grants is a critical process to familiarize yourself with before graduating from OCAD U.
GRANT PERIOD Grant applications open November annually, with the Grant deadline in December. January grant recipients are notified and have until the start of summer to successfully use their grant. If applicants do not meet the grant conditions they will be requested to return all funding. No late applicants are considered. The decision of the Grants Committee is final. The SU offers a workshop in November that has detailed training on “How to Write a Grant.� We strongly recommend all interested applicants attend this workshop.
2011/12 Approved Grants Talent Show, Sustainable Design Awards, Zine Collective, Student Press, grOCAD, Christian Fellowship Waffle Night, Augmented Cinema Film Festival Grants must be relevant to the OCAD U community. Applicants must demonstrate in their proposal how their project/show/event will benefit the student population. If you have any questions feel free to send an email operations@ocadsu.org
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OCAD SU Radio A fledgling initiative starting this year, the SU Podcast Network allows voices from OCAD U to be heard around the school and in the community. Listen in to hear from your peers on all kinds of topics, such as audio art, musical creations, as well as interviews with artists and musicians. The live stream and archived episodes can be found at www.ocadsu.org/radio.
Matching Funds To help student projects on an ongoing basis, the SU has created a fund-matching project for students or student groups that have created their own fund-raising initiatives. Send us an email for more information operations@ocadsu.org
If you’d like to host a show of your own, share your musical discoveries or thoughts with others on campus, or help out around the station, email Lauren at academic@ocadsu.org
School is expensive and its easy to loose track of money with how pricey supplies are, keep yourself in check, make a budget.
shindings The Retro Show is the end of year art/design show hosted, and put together by the SU. The Retrospective Show has been successfully mounted at OCAD U for the past 5 years. The show is entirely curated, produced, juried and installed by students, featuring works from all years and departments. It is an exciting opportunity to showcase art and design juxtaposed in one space. The Retrospective Show is held in the Great Hall in April. Information about dates and submission packages will be released during the winter term.
Sexy Bingo. Yes it’s that Sexy Bingo. The same one people have been talking about since first year. If you’ve gone before you’re definitely coming again and if you haven’t gone at all you don’t know what you’re missing. Come and play some dirty bingo at OCAD U with the fabulous Dirty Shirley! There are will be fun prizes and free food provided by the potluck crew. This is a licensed event. Everyone MUST bring ID. We will be hosting the event again this year around Valentine’s day. Dress fun, fabulous, and dirty! The Beaux Arts Ball is the annual arty-party semi-formal held at the end of the school year. Last year our theme was 1950’s - flat tops, circle-skirts, greasers and dollys spent the night getting cranked and having a blast . This year is the 90th anniversary of the Ball - a party not to be missed. For any questions regarding events please get in touch with the Director of Outreach and Events at outreach@ocadsu.org
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Open Mic Night Gather your drums, spoons, pots and pans and head over to Butterfield Park/rm 187. This is an invite for all musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets, murmurers, performance artists and anyone who wants to gather for a night of entertainment and free delicious treats. Thursday 7:00pm September 13, October 25, November 29, January 31, February 28 + April 25 Contact Emily at sustainability@ocadsu.org to put your name on the performance roster.
Expand your experience. Take an elective from another department to learn some new skills and meet some new people. Check with your program advisor before registering for classes outside your major.
safe space A “Safe(r) Space” is a space that has been declared free of all types of violence and harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, non-consensual behavior or attitudes, being intolerant of someone’s religious or political beliefs (or lack of), racism, sexism, gender discrimination, homophobia, queerphobia, ableism, heterosexism, cissexist, or any other behavior or language that may perpetuate oppression or discrimination. It is declared as an open and accepting space, and therefore will facilitate feelings of safety for any student who enters it. Anyone can setup a safe space on campus to discuss complicated, personal or political topics and situations. Designate an area that is accessible to all folks participating. Lay some ground rules together that will ensure the freedom and safety for all to attend and participate without facing harassment and discrimination.
THE Student Union IS A SAFE SPACE ON CAMPUS
GROUND RULES TO CREATE A SAFE(R) SPACE
Drop by anytime for free tea, coffee, access to the food bank, a nap on the couch or just to have a relaxing space to rest on campus.
| 1 | Be respectful of each other. | 2 | Make a space that is open to all levels of knowledge. | 3 | Do not speak for others in the space. | 4 | Listen. | 5 | Agree to keep the space accessible and welcoming. | 6 | Listen to concern in an open and reflective manner. | 7 | Challenge yourself and take responsibility for your own privilege/s.
We ask all people who enter the SU to be respectful and non-discriminatory towards all staff and students in the space. We ask you to check your assumptions at the door and to be reminded violent or harmful behavior will not be tolerated.
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The Writing & Learning Centre is a friendly, supportive place for students to access a variety of writing and learning support services. We can help you understand how you learn best so that you can meet your academic goals. We share study strategies and time management tips. We will work with you to develop your writing skills, from brainstorming and organizing your ideas to developing thesis statements. Drop by and check out our resources. Our programs and services include: Tutoring, ESL Services, Study Groups, Handouts and Critique Workshops. To learn more about our programs and services for the new academic year look for us online at www.ocadu.ca/students/wlc.htm To make an appointment you can: Drop Into Room 1510, Level 5, 113 McCaul Street 416.977.6000 ext. 229 wlc@ocadu.ca
TIPS FROM W&LC TUTORS For every writing assignment, try to find an angle on the topic that connects with your own interests and practices. Use the assignment as a way to explore ideas that you’d like to learn more about. You will enjoy the process more and create stronger writing. If you’re having trouble getting started, don’t be afraid to just start writing! Sometimes just getting thoughts down on paper can help you work through your ideas. You can always reorganize to make sure your ideas come through clearly in your final draft. If you want a break from the computer, trying cutting and pasting parts of your draft with old fashioned scissors and tape!
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The OCAD U Student Gallery is committed to the professional exhibition of works by OCAD University students and recent alumni. Our dynamic exhibition and event program seeks to showcase inhouse talent, to nurture campus community, and to foster connections between the University and the outside world. We’re a learning space and a gathering place where you can attend workshops, openings, movie screenings, dance parties, crafternoons and more! The gallery also features a shop space which sells smaller treasures hand made by OCAD U students including jewelry, pottery, zines, prints, cards and the like. All merchandise featured in this online shop space is available to purchase at the Gallery. If you are a student interested in submitting your work for sale in the shop, please send us images and details at studentgallery@ocadu.ca Students must apply to exhibit at the OCAD U Student Gallery. All applications can be found on our website, www.studentgallery.ocad. ca, and are reviewed in the spring by the Gallery’s Selection Committee, which includes the Gallery’s Programs Coordinators, representatives from the OCAD U faculty and student body, as well as external advisors. We encourage the involvement of artists, designers and curators alike, and we accept both individual and group proposals. Caroline Macfarlane & Vanessa Nicholas Programs Coordinator T: 416-977-6000 x 263 Wed to Sat 12-6pm during exhibition periods only
OCAD University is dedicated to creating a rich and engaging educational experience for all students. Our co-curricular programs enhance your success here with opportunities to develop new skills, connect with other students and get involved in the school community. Student Services is located in the Student Centre, 51 McCaul Street, Level 1.
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CAMPUS LIFE encourages students to participate in non-curricular activities around campus and get involved with our community. Our department engages students in activities that promote social and learning opportunities which enhance the student experience and promote academic success. We promote activities such as: O-Days! Student Mentor Program, Student Volunteer, Program, Student Groups, Special events/ student-led projects, Yoga and recreational opportunities Brent Everett James, Campus Life Coordinator 416-977-6000, ext. 275 or bjames@ocadu.ca www.ocadu.ca/students/campus_life.htm
International Student Services offers individual and group support, services and referrals pertaining to immigration, health, employment and cultural adaptation for international students, exchange students, and all students wishing to make meaningful global connections. Student Mobility/Exchange Program offers undergraduate students a variety of exchange opportunities with other leading art and design institutions throughout the world. Students can spend a semester of their third year at one of OCAD U’s partner institutions and earn credit towards their degree. Susan Kemp, Coordinator 416-977-6000, ext. 293 or international@ocadu.ca www.ocadu.ca/students/international_students.htm www.ocadu.ca/programs/alternative_studies/mobility_exchange.htm
FIRST GENERATION PROGRAMS (FG) is designed to address the needs of students whose parents/guardians have not attended university or college. Transition programs introduce students to the OCAD U learning environment, and through supplemental instruction during the year, we support students enrolled in specific academic courses that pose a high degree of difficulty. Simultaneously, involvement with the Student Mentor Program sees upper-year FG students guide new FG students through their first year. We additionally offer longer-term support to individual FG students who are vulnerable or at-risk, a process which begins in our Academic Success Sessions. Finally, a range of events geared towards developing alternative learning sites empowering students and self-directed learners fosters a culture of learning among the FG student population at OCAD University. Jennie Suddick, Coordinator, First Generation Programs 416-977-6000, Ext. 2780
jsuddick@ocadu.ca www.ocadu.ca/firstgeneration
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING office is committed to working with all students and new graduates to provide direction, resources and opportunities that will help you to develop the skills and knowledge base required to be successful creative professionals, in any number of contexts and sectors. Zev Farber, Coordinator, Career Development 416-977-6000, ext. 3843 or zfarber@ocadu.ca Angie Griffith, Program Coordinator, Experiential Learning 416-977-6000, ext. 4020 or agriffith@ocadu.ca www.ocadu.ca/careerdevelopment
OCAD U Student/Alumni Job Board has been operational since Winter 2006. It is a highly successful bridge between OCAD U students, alumni, and the external community. Career Services offers this and several other services to enhance the educational experience of our students. Though employers would not think to ask an electrician or carpenter to work for nothing, they often take for granted that artists and designers will do just about anything - including building complete web sites or branding products - solely for the purposes of ‘enhancing their portfolios’. We all need to eat and pay for housing. Artists and designers are highly skilled, and valued contributors to healthy economies and we want you to treat yourselves with the respect that you and your work deserves. No unpaid positions will be found on the job board - only those which will fill your pockets and enhance your life will be found there. http://academic.OCAD U.ca/jobboard/
Mind and Body The Health and Wellness Centre combines both health and counselling services to provide every student the opportunity to participate in a healthy and successful post secondary experience. The team consists of an administrative assistant, nurse practitioner, nurse, mental health counsellors and physicians who are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with extended hours on Wednesdays. It is recommended that you schedule your appointments in advance, with drop in hours available for urgent health concerns. Please call the Centre for information about how to access counselling services. The Centre also participates in a variety of health promotion activities throughout the academic year. Please visit our website for more information about these activities and our services. 51 McCaul Street, Second floor 416-977-6000 x260
hwc@ocadu.ca www.ocadu.ca/students/health_wellness.htm
Remember to take care of yourself (food/sleep). Working in the studio all day can be exhausting. No one wants to loose a hand, If you need to take a little nap, there’s a couch in the SU office.
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Tips Eat well. Eating well balanced meals consisting of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats/ alternatives will give your body AND mind the fuel you need to last throughout the day. Limit foods and beverages high in calories, fat, sugar or salt, and make water your thirst quencher. Get Active. Virtually any form of exercise and physical activity can act as a stress reliever in addition to being great for your overall health. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide recommends 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise everyday for adults. Meditate. Meditation instills a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Yoga is a great exercise that combines both the mind and body to help you relax and manage stress and anxiety.
Rest. Sleep is the time when your brain/body recharge. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night will help improve the quality of your waking hours. The quality and quantity of sleep you get affects your mood, energy level, concentration and overall functioning. create. Journal/Get Musical/ Artistic Participate in activities that you enjoy doing. These help provide a distraction from the stresses of everyday life. Connect/Seek Counsel. When you’re stressed and irritable, your instinct may be to wrap yourself in a cocoon. Instead, reach out to family and friends and make social connections. Therapy or talking to a professional may be a good idea if stress leaves you feeling overwhelmed or trapped, if you worry excessively, or if you have trouble carrying out daily routines or meeting responsibilities at work, home or school.
Finance The Financial Aid & Awards Office delivers approximately $20 million in financial assistance programs and services to students: Government loans and grants (OSAP and other Canadian provinces) | bursaries | scholarships and awards | work-study programs | one-on-one financial advising | health and dental plan | financial literacy programs and workshops Visit the ‘Students’ section of the OCAD U website, and follow the link to Financial Matters http:// www.ocadu.ca/students/financial_matters.htm
Important deadlines -Health & Dental Plan (opt in/out) Friday, September 30, 2012. -Bursaries: deadlines vary but Wednesday, October 31, 2012 is a key date.
Vanessa Armstrong, Financial Aid Officer, ext. 391, varmstrong@ocadu.ca Diana Bahr, Financial Aid Projects Officer, ext. 3841, dbahr@ocadu.ca Kelly Dickinson, Manager, Financial Aid & Awards, ext. 346, kdickinson@ocadu.ca Kelly Faller, Financial Aid & Awards Administrator, ext. 257, kfaller@ocadu.ca Zachary Moss, Assistant, Financial Aid & Awards, ext. 250, zmoss@ocadu.ca Vilma Short, Financial Aid Administrator, ext. 231, vshort@ocadu.ca 51 McCaul Street, Level 1 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
financiala@ocadu.ca Twitter: FinAidOCAD
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Dorothy H. Hoover Library Use the OCAD Library as your first stop for all you’re your research needs. We have an active learning space where you can experiment, read, look, think, explore, express and create. Annex Wing, 113 McCaul St. www.ocadu.ca/library or use library nd Library: 2 Floor, rm. 1215 link on all OCAD U web pages st Learning Zone: 1 Floor includes ebooks, journal articles, Library Card magazines, newspapers, images, OCAD U ID card design materials, online videos, Hours music scores use OCAD U Library link all resources available off campus Renewing books using OCAD U username/password Save money! use MyAccount to renew books up to 5 times; videos twice. Other Libraries use RACER for online Inter‐Library Loans use a valid OCAD ID at any Canadian University library, except University of Toronto & all Quebec Universities the LIBRARY CATALOGUE searches all materials in the physical library access 100,000 ebooks using the EBRARY collection use these anywhere for 24/7 access to: academic journal articles use reference databases to become an art & design magazines to keep current on new artists, cutting‐ instant expert, find related terms, edge design people & key works on your topic international newspapers Best reference encyclopedias for OCAD multimedia, image‐based and other materials that are essential research: for creative research at OCAD! Oxford Art (Grove Dictionary of Art) Top databases for articles: Top databases for images, multimedia: Credo Reference to search 500 Art Full Text AP Multimedia Archive encyclopedias at once JSTOR Material ConneXion Encyclopedia Britannica Academic Search Premier ArtSTOR
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SHOPS AND STUDIOS The Studio Management department is responsible for overseeing the safe and successful operation of all shops and studios at OCAD University. Working alongside faculty and staff, the Studio Management office is responsible for: Overseeing technicians and class assistants. Employing student monitors. Health and safety in the shops and studios. Equipment purchases and maintenance. Liaising with faculty to provide studio support for curriculum. Researching and implementing sustainable practices in the studios. Managing inquiries related to studio access and use. Administering production materials fees
Studio & Shop Hours Information can be found on the Shops & Studios website, under the ‘About OCAD U’ page: http://www.ocadu.ca/ about_ocad/shops_studios.htm Hours of operation for individual shops and studios are subject to change and are typically posted outside studio doors. Contact the technician working in a specific studio for a detailed schedule. Health & Safety Studio Management endeavors to ensure the shops and studios at OCAD U are safe and healthy places in which to work and study. Students must have taken an introductory course (which includes mandatory health and safety training) in the studio areas which they wish to use. If you have specific questions about health and safety training, please contact the Studio Management office.
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Production Materials Fees will cover the costs of materials consumed in the production of student work in the shops and studios at OCAD University. These fees are keeping within Section 5.2.3 of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities funding guidelines which supports fees to cover the costs of materials consumed in the production of items which become the property of the student. Colleges and universities across Ontario and Canada implement these fees in order to offset the cost of materials and class supplies incurred while delivering studio-based education. For more information regarding production materials fees, please visit the Shops & Studios website: http://www. ocadu.ca/about_ocad/shops_studios/production_ materials_fees.htm Studio Management office Room 102, Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 4:30pm. General inquiries about the shops and studios can be directed to Emily Mark Jeffrey, Studio Manager
mjeffrey@ocadu.ca or ext. 362 Nick Hooper, Studio Manager
nhooper@ocadu.ca or ext. 2202 Emily Gowan, Coordinator, Studio Management egowan@ocadu.ca or ext. 2268
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September /4th – 7th Technician Maintenance & Preparation Week /10th First day of classes, Studios open to students
January /2nd – 4th Technician Maintenance & Preparation Week /7th First day of classes. Studios open to students
October /8th Thanksgiving, Studios Closed
February /18th Family Day, Studios Closed /19th – 24th Study Week, Studios open regular hours
November /7th - 8th TOOLBOX Events, Panel Discussion & Tradeshow /5th – Dec 14th Extended Hours Begin, 8:30am – 1:00am *Please check individual studios for detailed schedules December /14th Last day for Studio Access for ALL students /17th – Dec 21st Technician Maintenance Week /21st Shops and Studios closed for Winter Break
March /11th – Apr 19th Extended Hours Begin... again, 8:30am – 1:00am *Please check individual studios for detailed schedules /29th Good Friday, Studios Closed April /19th Last day for Studio Access for ALL students /22nd – May 10th Shops and Studios closed for end of year maintenance, Technician Maintenance Weeks May /2nd – 5th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Studios Closed
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Waste Disposal Improving on our sustainable practices on campus, Campus Services & Security and IT Services have established the Recycling Zone (located near room 240 at 100 McCaul). In this one convenient location you will be able to responsibly dispose of electronics as well as printer cartridges, cell phones, and common household batteries throughout the year. Leaving garbage in the hallways is not only irresponsible but also poses a safety concern. If you have large items that cannot fit in these designated containers please email work.order.requests@ocadu.ca to ensure your item will be properly disposed in a timely fashion. Recyclable materials paper, plastic bottles, metal cans and Styrofoam, can be co-mingled. This not only increases the volume of materials recycled but also eliminates the possibility that recyclable material will not be rejected by OCAD University’s contracted waste disposal company. Hazardous Waste including batteries, are removed from our campus on a regular basis. Please note that only hazardous waste generated by OCAD University studios are accepted. To schedule a pickup of these items, please email work.order.request@ocadu.ca If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding sustainable practices on our campus please contact either Minesh Mandoda x212 or Lancelot Straun x617. Thanks for considering our campus environment and helping to promote sustainability at the University.
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Ă˜.CA.DOO just incase the whole 2012 thing does happen and it turns out that the world ends before we even get to start freaking out about our second term projects this year, Consider this an honorary diploma from the Student Union. By signing below you are agreeing to have at least created something at the university of the imagination and to take full responsibility to preform the duties of an (circle one) Artist / Designer / Other for the duration of your life, how ever brief, to the best of your abilities.
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