Early Bird Prices for Spring and Summer 2026 Courses at OCAD U School of Continuing Studies

Early birds enjoy a 20% discount.* Refresh and Renew with Courses at OCAD U. Register today!
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Illustration by Maliha Ali, OCAD U Sharp Centre for Design Building

Stackable Skills for Changing Job Markets. Online and In-person Options Available. Earn a digital badge with micro-credentials that stack into certificates.

Immerse yourself in creativity, refine your skills, and discover new ones. Learn from anywhere in the world with our dynamic online courses. Enjoy the benefits of small classes and dedicated feedback with supportive instructors and fellow peers. Our in-person studio courses provide unique hands-on experiences in downtown Toronto. Stack your skills into our many certificate programs.

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

New Course – Sculpting in the Park: Observational Sculpture from Life
This in-person studio course introduces students to observational sculpture through studies in a public park setting (Butterfield and Grange Park beside OCAD U). Working directly from life, students will observe animals or birds at rest and in motion and translate gesture, balance, and proportion into small scale oil-based clay sculptures. Starts May 23.

Check out other unique courses:

• Drawing Skills Studio 1 – starts May 23
• Woodworking Fundamentals – starts May 23
• Character Design Studio – starts May 25
• Design Thinking – starts May 4
• Social Media Marketing for Creative Professionals – starts May 25
• Colour Theory for Digital Design – starts May 6
• The Cost of Creative Work: Pricing Products and Services – starts June 12
• Children’s Book Illustration Studio – starts April 15
• And many more!

Instructor Profile: Patrick Grimwood
Patrick has a wealth of experience as an educator who works professionally in 3D and as a freelance artist. He specializes in 3D modeling and sculpting. Patrick teaches 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender and 3D Animation Studio 2: Intermediate Blender.

“This course was a terrific experience! Blender is a difficult and complicated piece of software, so making it accessible is quite an achievement. The instructor, Patrick, is friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable.” – Student from 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender, Fall 2025

Student Profile: Andres Pena
Andres Pena completed micro-credentials in Adobe Illustrator Skills and in Adobe Photoshop Skills. He stacked them towards a Digital Media Skills Certificate and is now part of the SCS Creative Professionals Network.

Illustration by Maliha Al

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 spring and summer 2026 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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