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	OCAD Digital Futures OUAC HDF Remove	Western Media & Communications Studies OUAC EI Remove	Ottawa Génie de la conception multidisciplinaire (4 ans) OUAC OJC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	Not published“N/A”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	78%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	OSSD with an overall academic average of at least 70% in six 4U/M courses, including English 4U with a minimum final grade of 70%	English, ENG4U	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.
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes Admission based primarily on your portfolio assessment. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic requirements. Alternative Offers There are no alternative offers. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	300	—
What you study	Computer Animation and Visual Effects Design Fine Art Information Systems	Information Systems Information Technology Media and Communication StudiesOthers in Technology	Computer Science Design Interdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology
What it is	Digital Futures is a design and fine arts program where you study visual storytelling through digital tools and media, combining animation, graphic design, coding, and art. Unlike traditional design or fine art streams, it's built around interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world projects that blend artistic creativity with digital technology and communication. It suits people who want to create visually, think critically about media, and work across both artistic and technical domains.	This program combines the study of media, communication, and information technology — learning how messages are created, shared, and understood across digital and traditional platforms alongside practical IT skills. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work placements in media, tech, or communications companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree. It suits students interested in how technology shapes storytelling and public conversation, who want hands-on workplace experience before graduating.	This program teaches you to design and build complex systems by combining computer science, engineering, and design thinking. Unlike a traditional engineering degree, it emphasizes creative problem-solving and working across different disciplines rather than specializing in one field. It suits students who want to develop technology solutions but enjoy visual design and teamwork as much as technical coding.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	communications	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	OCAD University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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