4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 75–77%“75-77% (regular and co-op)” | 75%“75% minimum average” | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 73–80%“Mid to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl. |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 35 | 60 |
| What you study | ArchitectureDesign | ArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials Science | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Cinematics & PhotographyDesignFine Art |
| What it is | You 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. | This program combines studio art, architectural design, and materials science to explore how buildings and spaces are created and experienced. You'll study drawing, design principles, and the physical properties of construction materials alongside art history and theory. It suits students who want to work creatively with built environments — whether designing buildings, creating installations, or working in architectural practice — rather than pursuing fine art or architecture alone. | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. | Visual Studies is the study of how images, film, photography, and design communicate meaning and shape culture. You'll learn theory, history, and hands-on practice across cinematography, photography, fine art, and design. This program suits students who want to understand visual culture deeply and develop creative skills, rather than train narrowly for a specific design or film production role. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | architecture | architecture | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them |
| Source | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo |
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