Registration

Ottawa School of Art -
Contact Information

General Information - info@artottawa.ca

Location:
35 rue George Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8W5
t.(613) 241-7471
f. (613) 241-4391

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30

School Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Registration is throughout the summer and at the end of each term. Students in first year should bring their completed application form (unless registered by phone). Senior students may register at any time prior to classes. The Diploma Program Advisor is available during specific days for consultation. Please confirm consultation days with the front desk staff.

Admission Requirements
For the 2002/2003 year Ottawa School of Art (OSA) requires a grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma or its equivalent. An applicant who does not have a grade 12 diploma may apply as a Mature Student. All transcripts from institutions previously attended and a signed resume (providing further information on experience in art or design) must accompany each application for both Diploma and Portfolio Development Programs.

Interview - Portfolio Review
An interview with the Diploma Program Advisor is a requirement for Diploma Program and Portfolio Development Program applicants. Previous school transcripts, a birth certificate/passport, Social Insurance number, photo identification and a small passport photo are required items at the interview. A portfolio review is required for admission into the Program or for admittance on the basis of advanced standing. Diploma Program applicants should have a maximum of 20 pieces (or slides of work when scale is a problem), including work based on observation and employing a variety of media. The work should demonstrate the range and quality of the student's experience in visual art. Portfolio Development Program applicants should supply any visual work that supports their interest in applying to this program.

Application Procedures
Application forms and information may be obtained at the office. A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 must accompany the application form. The Diploma and Portfolio Development Programs operate from September to December and from January to April. A limited number of courses are offered in the Spring Term (April to June). Applicants who do not have a grade 12 diploma may apply as Mature Students. All transcripts from institutions previously attended and a signed resume (providing further information on experience in art or design) must accompany each application for both Diploma and Portfolio Development Programs.