Master of Fine Arts - Digital Futures

OCAD University

100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Canada

57049

Last updated: 16/04/2025

About Master of Fine Arts - Digital Futures

The graduate program in Digital Futures responds to the increasingly important and sophisticated role of digital technology as a catalyst for change.

Digital Futures has an international student cohort and faculty. The program features collaborative overseas eGlobal courses with world-wide educational and industry partners. A global perspective is key to securing OCAD's graduates’ futures in the eclectic international creative digital industries, encompassing design, arts, creative services, entertainment, media and cultural industries. The Digital Futures program is offered in partnership with the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) Media Lab.

The Digital Futures student-centred learning approach applies to both research and practice. The curriculum ensures that you gain core digital knowledge and skills as you explore your specific areas of interest through electives, industry internships, residencies and independent study.

The program focuses on practice-based learning and prototyping, with an enterprise component and supporting thesis research. Industry partnerships help students to build a career runway in advance of graduating. Students are encouraged to work with industry partners in internships which lead to mentorship for your thesis research.

Students declare their intention to pursue the Master of Design (MDes), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or Master of Arts (MA) at the time of application. The outcomes of the chosen degree are distinctive. The MDes and MFA focus on practice-based research creation with a supporting thesis. The MA flips that focus, with an emphasis on a scholarly research thesis and a supporting creative project.

Tuition (1st year)

$18,089.00 CAD

Application Fee

$123.00 CAD

ApplyBoard Services

GIC

Program

International Student GIC Program

Obtain your GIC from one of Canada’s largest banks without any processing fees.

Visit RBC GIC ProgramVisit TD GIC Program

Student

Loans

ApplyBoard Loans Services

Don’t let a lack of funds keep you from achieving your dreams. Jumpstart your (or your student’s) educational journey with ApplyBoard Student Loans.

Visit Student Loans Page

Cost and Duration

Program Level

Master's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

2 Year Master's Degree

Cost of Living

$20,635.00 CAD / Year

Gross Tuition

$21,894.00 CAD / First Year

Application Fee

$110.00 CAD

Master of Fine Arts - Digital Futures

About Master of Fine Arts - Digital Futures

Similar Programs

Master of Arts - Digital Futures

Master of Design - Digital Futures

Master of Digital Transformation and Innovation (Optional Co-op)

Master of Science - Information Security and Digital Forensics

Master of Science - Digital Transformation and Innovation (Thesis)

ApplyBoard Services

International Student GIC Program

ApplyBoard Loans Services

Cost and Duration

Program Intakes

Study in OCAD University & Achieve Your Dreams