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Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Game Design

OUAC BGD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–77%75-77% (regular and co-op)80–83%Low 80s75%80–83%Low 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
  • one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • MHF4U or MCV4U
  • One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U
  • Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended subjects:
  • 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language
  • ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Application deadline: March 1
  • Portfolio deadline: March 5
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published
What you studyArchitectureDesignComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipComputer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in TechnologyCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign
What it isYou study the creative and technical side of designing buildings and spaces, learning to sketch ideas, understand how structures work, and use design software. This program includes mandatory work terms where you apply classroom learning to real projects with architecture and design firms. It suits people who enjoy solving visual problems, thinking in three dimensions, and want hands-on experience before committing to a full architecture degree.You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing.You study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfo

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