Early Bird Discount for Winter 2026 Courses at OCAD U School of Continuing Studies

Early Birds Enjoy a 20% Discount*. Register today!
ocadu.ca/continuingstudies

OCAD U Butterfield Park and Sharp Centre for Design Building

OCAD U 150
This year, OCAD University celebrates 150 years of art and design in downtown Toronto. Since 1876, our artists, designers, and innovators have helped shape culture, creativity, and design across Canada. Explore the people who have shaped our history, from the Group of Seven to Shelley Niro and Shary Boyle, and from pioneers of digital art to innovators developing the technologies reshaping our future. Join us for special anniversary events throughout the year, and SCS certificate holders receive 25% off all courses.

Skills for Changing Job Markets. Online and In-person Courses. Earn digital badges with micro-credentials that stack into certificates.

Choose from courses in Studio Art, Design, Creative Business, and Digital Media, including:

Photography Lighting Workshop
This one-day studio workshop focuses on the use of light in portrait photography, exploring the power and importance of light in image making. Explore lighting techniques through hands-on shooting demos and exercises. Learn to set up and use professional studio lighting equipment. Starts January 23, in-person.

Check out other unique courses:

• Character Design Studio starts January 14
• Abstract Painting Studio starts January 23
• Screen Printing Studio starts January 23
• Accounting for Creative Professionals starts February 1
• Mould Making Studio starts February 11
• Entrepreneurship for Artists and Designers starts February 16
• Bookbinding Studio starts February 17
• And many more!

SCS students, Oil Painting Techniques

Instructor Profile: Christine McGlade
Christine McGlade is a design researcher, educator, and practitioner whose work bridges practice-based research, foresight, and inclusive design. She holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD U. She teaches Introduction to Data Visualization in SCS.

Student Profile: Daniela Piceno Montiel
Daniela Piceno Montiel is an Industrial and Digital designer with a multidisciplinary background across industrial, graphic, and digital design. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the University of Guadalajara. Now based in Ontario, she completed the Digital Media Skills Certificate at OCAD U SCS.

50% Off Adobe CC Licence
When you enrol in a course with the School of Continuing Studies, you qualify for a 6-month Adobe Creative Cloud Licence at 50% off. Simply add Adobe CC to your cart when you register for a course and start creating! Adobe courses are offered in After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.

* Early Bird Discount: Must register at least 30 days prior to the start date of the course. Limited time offer, valid for Winter 2027 courses only. Restrictions apply.

OCAD University
School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
100 McCaul Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

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