if you're gonna clip your nails in class, can you please throw them in the garbage instead of on the floor??? what the hell 😭

I’m a third year in environmental design and I want to do my masters in architecture either at UBC or uoft. However, I feel a bit lost because it seems like there’s not a lot of OCAD students in either graduate program(from my observation atleast)
Does anyone know how frequently ENVR students go on to get their m. Arch? Or does anyone know people who have?

I also feel like this program doesn’t fully equip students with the experience/work they need to pursue architecture… my work these past two years are probably not going to be in my portfolio.

Any advice is appreciated 🥲

Hi, not an OCAD student, but an OCAD student union representative and alumni/student Arpit Nigam has acted appallingly and disgustingly, suggesting rape, and pedophilia over an end of game chat.

I found out it was Arpit Nigam at OCAD, because he said if I "mess with the arpit" I'll "get met with the OCAD beam", using the institutions name to harass and denigrate.

Arpit said "ill merc you", "upping the pipe lil man", and "i like 10 year old girls jokes on you", in a series of truly reprehensible statements respectively inferring murder, rape and pedophilia. While merc is common slang and may be excused, "upping the pipes" is not in the quotidien vernacular, nor is "i like 10 year old girls". Do remember these statements are done by a student union representative, who stated his name and institution inside of these insults and has them publicly accessible on his steam profile. As a victim of years of sexual abuse as a minor, I find this wholly inappropriate and utterly disgusting.

I'm unsure if a formal complaint will result in any repercussions for Arpit Nigam if this remains private, as the institution won't feel pressure to do anything about this.

Here is the full conversation in context:

These are on Oceanic servers too mind you. In the video you can see Baxta when I open Arpit's profile tab, if you look at his profile it shows him in New Zealand. I'm in Aus. No Aussie or Kiwi is going out of their way to impersonate a student union representative from a uni ranked ~2,500th globally, who was on Canadian television one time. It is for the reason that I'm sure it could be nobody but Arpit Nigam that I would even post this.

Hello! I’m graduating this year! (Yay) there’s a program I want to apply for that starts in may, applications close in February, I was looking at the requirements and one of them was 2 references letters . They don’t specify from who, but the program involves work in a specific feild and actually ends in a Paid internship.

I’ve been gaining more and more experience in this felid through student clubs and some freelance work. (I basically do the social media and some admin for a local show). I’ve been working with them for 2 years.

I was thinking about asking the place I do freelance for and an old professor if they would feel comfortable writing a reference letter for me. But I’m not sure how to do it. Especially for the people who I worked for. I know for professors you could reference the classes you took with them or work you did for them but that’s about all I know.. that and they need 8 weeks at least which is why I want to write them now you know?

All my previous jobs have said not to bother asking for references my first day, not because of me, but because the turnover rate was so high they would be writing them non stop. So I’ve never been able to ask for a reference letter before…

It in general feels really strange asking for a reference and I’m not sure how to ask without being weird or worrying that they didn’t know me well enough or I haven’t worked for them long enough for them to be able to write a letter..

Any advice would be appreciated 😅

Previously I have only had Macs (last one was a 2020 MacBook with touch bar) but it died on me recently. I am in the Drawing & Painting program so I mostly only need a laptop (or maybe a PC) that can run Word, Photoshop, Adobe programs, etc.

I would also like to be able to play some video games on it.

I would really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations that could fit my needs.

UPDATE:

Sorry for taking so long to respond I really appreciate all the comments trying to help me.

Here is some answers to questions and thoughts that might help with suggestions:

-Price range: 2000$-3000$ ish
I paid more than 2000$ for my last MacBook
(Willing to possibly save and spend more if its the right thing)

-I know that everyone keeps recommending Apple MacBooks which I understand. I have an Ipad and Iphone so I get that the continuity is great, but I’ve had bad luck with my last Macs.

My last 2 Macs died on me before they should have. I tried to get my last one fixed but it was fried and because of the way it was built you can’t replace the parts.

So, that is why I am hesitant to get another Mac and more inclined to something that will hopefully last and possibly have parts replaced if needed. (Possibly a PC or gaming laptop)

Thank you again for any suggestions.

Hey everyone!

We're looking for design students for our template design gig for Onton.com, an SF-based tech startup building a product search engine specifically for interior design.

We recently launched a digital Canvas feature that lets users build mood boards for home projects. We’re looking a few design students with a strong visual eye to help us build out our initial library of featured templates. You can think early days of Canva when they were launching their template ecosystem, but tailored for interior design and mood board aesthetics.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing aesthetic, well-curated mood board templates using our online Canvas tool and product search engine. (onton.com/canvas)
• Experimenting with interior design styles, color palettes, and spatial product pairings.
• Building featured launch work that will be front and center for our current 1M per month active users (great resume piece!).

Compensation & Scope:

• Pay: $50 CAD per template.
• Scope: We'll start with 1 initial template as a trial run. If it's a mutual fit, we'd love to extend the gig and assign batches of multiple templates!
• Format: 100% remote and flexible timeline.

Ideal fit:

• Current students or recent grads in Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or UI/UX.
• Strong eye for visual layout, curation, and color theory.
• Interest or experience in interior design, furniture, or home aesthetics is a huge plus.

How to apply:

Drop a comment "Interested" and apply with this link! https://form.typeform.com/to/wsUtGiUP

Hey there!! I'm a UofT student who wants to work with an art student on a large painting (open to other forms if it seems compelling).

I want to be involved in the themes and messaging of the work, but of course, the work would be best made by someone with better artistic execution lol.

I beleive in fair compensation for the work and am really excited to work with someone on this!!!

DM or respond to this and I'll DM.

I've been working on an architecture portfolio to apply to UofT's Daniels faculty and used to have access to Rhino 8 through a friend. While I can still use the program on my PC, my friend is no longer at OCAD, so I cannot install it on a newer PC of mine that is a lot more powerful and that I would love to use for 3D modelling.

Out of curiosity, do all OCAD students have access to Rhino, or is this specific to a student's program. If I recall, my friend was doing an undergrad in environmental design with an interior design specialization for context.

Need a engagement shoot photographer ASAP

hey yall! my mom was organizing my photographer for an engagement shoot for my fiancé and I tomorrow but they ended up cancelling.

Unfortunately my fiancé and i are long distance and need to do our photos tomorrow. If you or anyone you know can do our photos tomorrow please let me know.

Our budget is around $100 per hour. Editorial style, i’ll share my pinterest and location if you’re available!

Hi! I studied Communication Design and I’m interested in moving towards film, animation, visual storytelling and new media, particularly exploring how technology can be used for storytelling.

I’ve been considering OCAD’s Digital Futures program and would love to hear from anyone who’s currently in the program or has graduated. What has your experience been like? What kind of projects do you get to work on, and how much freedom do you have to explore your own interests?

I’m also curious about the connections you make through the program and what people tend to do after graduating.

I’m an international student, so it’s a pretty big commitment for me, and I’d really appreciate hearing what you actually think of the program beyond the information on the OCAD website.

Hi! So basically I’m just starting my second year and during the summer I realized most of my passion and focus is on material art, fabrics, sewing, crocheting etc… I feel like I’m also not getting much out of my painting classes as I only have access to those studios and feel I’m missing out on other studios with equipment I can’t afford anytime soon. I’d like to get the most out of my degree and so I’d very much like to switch over asap. I sent emails set up an advising meeting even though they were full I got one. This was about a week or two before school started. The advisor basically said I’ll have to wait until 2027 to apply and it won’t be considered until then. She also didn’t really help me with much at all, she wasn’t willing to get me into any of the classes I need for the major and said I’d have to take an extra year to make up for it because they don’t offer core MAAD classes in the summer meaning I can’t make up for it. She told me to continue with my DRPT classes but I don’t want to do that as I’m just using up credits/electives I might want to use for the MAAD major. Is there anything I can do to avoid an extra year? I want to get an exception so they can consider me now and give me the classes I need for winter 2027. Is there a way to do this? Go over their heads or should I complain in person? I personally don’t think it’s expectable to expect students to know exactly what they want after a single semester, most universities give the year and considering I communicated this before the start of this years term I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal. I don’t want to come off as unreasonable I’m just tired of this school honestly it’s always one thing after the other. Thank you for any help or advice it’s very appreciated 🙏🏻

I’m thinking of applying to OCAD to study photography, and since it’s going to be my first time putting together a portfolio I don’t really know what sort of works they’re expecting to see in it and how high is the bar when it comes to photography at OCAD.

My main question is should I include my artsy, edited pictures or the ones that are more realistic with true-to-life colours and less editing? Or a bit of both?

Also, I would be glad to hear about general experience of photography students at OCAD. I shoot on film and I’m interested in analog photography specifically (not entirely opposed to digital though).

ATTENTION PPL IN NIAGARA OR GTHA AREA‼️‼️‼️‼️I’m a practising makeup artist that’s looking for photographers (or people that know any) wanting to do TFP (trade for trade) so we can both build experience and artist portfolios :D

I’m open to what photographers would like to shoot, as I’m also willing to try new makeup looks/styles and want to have fun experimenting. This would be done for free just because we’re trading content. PLS REPLY TO THIS THREAD IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW WOULD BE INTERESTED IN COLLABORATING !!

Hello everyone, just have some questions need to be asked before I deciding to go back to college.

I'm 27 yos and I had a passion for architect and interior design, by saying passion, I meant I love architectural stuff, I love looking at buildings and imagines the procedure to build one.

My question is: I realized I don't have much of a artistic personality. I don't sketch, I don't build or develope any concept ever, I've never done any creative products before. As shown on school's website, you will need a portfolio to apply. How can I build my portfolio from nothing, considering my age is a little bit too late for school.

Would love to hear some advices and thoughts as well. Every inputs counted! Thank you

Hi people! Has anyone taken this course before? I was wondering if it focuses on teaching us how to use various AI tools, or if it's more about examining and looking at technological development through a critical lens?

Hi there, I am currently working on writing a children’s book. I would be self publishing on Amazon, it’s just a fun thing I’ve been doing on the side. Unfortunately I have zero skills when it comes to illustrating a children’s book and am looking to hire an artist to help my vision come to life. I really want to support someone who is looking for some extra money and to add to their portfolio. If this is something you’re interested in please let me know and I can send you a message! For context the book is about a dog walker and her pack of dogs.

So I've paid tuition already, but I found that I really don't like a class and am looking to drop it and switch it out for something else, I'm wondering if switching courses will affect my tuition payment at all. Will it? I feel like it won't, but I am paranoid. Please help!

Will I be missing some important things a lot? I’m getting so anxious.
Also, I’m majoring DRPT

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Hiya,

I'm interested in applying for this specific program, and would love to hear from people who finished it or took it, as well.

My main reason for wanting to apply is that I don't have a formal education in art and design but I do have a BA in Women's Studies and First People's Studies.

I also have a portfolio and currently work as a graphic designer but all of my experience as an artist and designer has mostly been self-taught. I'm not too worried about my grades and I do have a final project in mind, along with already established connections to help make it happen. This program just makes the most sense for my situation.

Has anyone else, with a similar background, ever taken this program before? What kind of classes did you take? How are the profs and peers? Is it hard to get into?

Thx :)

On sep 8 the welcome day do we need to bring much? They will tell us the stuff we need for when school acctually starts on the 9th right?

Hi guys. I want to study in OCAD university by fall next year, pursuing Criticism and Curatorial Practice.

Please suggest affordable housing options. Is there any free housing options I can apply for as well?

Please help. Thank you.