Two years of an undergraduate degree to go and still so so so much to learn. The OCAD course calendar is small but mighty. It’s a treasure chest of practical and knowledge-based learning.
So far I have been snacking away bit by bit from a variety of programs. A little fiber here, a little woodworking there, a little theory here, a little lecture there. Meeting lots of people? Yes. Learning lots? Yes. Making many friends? Hardly any. Getting good at anything? Not really.
With such limited time remaining, what is the best strategy?
Is it better to focus and excel at one or two studio practices? Or is it better to be OK at a lot of things?
Is it better to build hands-on knowledge through studio classes or is it better to learn the theory and history of a medium?
When I get out of OCAD I want to have made use of the facilities as well as have built a decent portfolio. I want to have made strong relationships with professors and students in a variety of areas.
I want to stick with my peer group while taking my time.
