The majority of the cost of supplies must be borne by the student. In order to permit the University to subsidize this cost and to allow for savings through discount buying, some materials are obtained through the school by payment of a lab fee. The amount of the fee is established for each semester prior to registration.

Students who elect to take a substantial number of credits in Studio Art with the objective of graduate work are advised to obtain counseling from their academic advisor regarding their choices. However, in general, it is important to know that graduate studies in Studio Art normally require an in-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary media, as well as a significant awareness of contemporary art history and theory. Students are encouraged to take electives in other disciplines from across the University to inform their Studio Art practice. Cognate electives in other disciplines in the College of Arts, such as Philosophy, History, and English will almost certainly prove an asset.

A minimum of 9.00 credits is required, including:

1. the Studio Art core

2. 2.00 additional credits in Studio Art, including at least 0.50 credits from List A and 0.50 from List B

3. 2.00 additional credits in Art History including at least 0.50 credits at the 3000 level or above

4. 3.00 additional credits in Studio Art including 1.50 credits at the 4000-level

Notes:

1. In accordance with the B.A. program regulation limiting the number of credits to be taken in any subject area, OCAD graduates granted the maximum advanced standing of credits in Studio Arts will be limited to 2.00 additional credits in Studio Arts at the University of Guelph.

2. A cumulative average of at least 70% in all course attempts in Studio Arts and Art History is required in order to enter or continue in the Honours Studio Arts program.

3. Students in SART can fulfill one of the natural and mathematical sciences B.A. distribution requirements with HK*2100. This credit cannot be used towards the SART major.