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Laurentian

Architectural Studies

OUAC LDA

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Brock

Game Programming

OUAC BGP

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75–77%75-77% (regular and co-op)75%80–83%Low 80s73–80%Mid to High-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
  • 2 grade 12 4U/M Math courses
  • 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
  • Statement of Interest and Portfolio
  • A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
  • +1 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%)
  • Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Application deadline: March 1
  • Portfolio deadline: March 5
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements below, applicants must submit:
  • A portfolio to demonstrate their creativity and skills
  • A statement of interest (500-1000 words) to explain their interest in architecture as well as their choice of Laurentian University/McEwen School of Architecture
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published45
What you studyArchitectureDesignArchitectureComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesignEntrepreneurshipComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign
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.Architectural Studies teaches you how to design buildings and spaces, from sketching initial ideas to understanding how they're built and function. This program includes paid work terms where you apply what you're learning at real architecture firms alongside your classroom studies. It suits students who combine creative design thinking with interest in how buildings work technically and who want practical experience before or alongside their formal studies.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.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitecturearchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceCarleton University on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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