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Graphic Design

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Published rangetheir exact wordingNot publishedN/A75%73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UENG4UFRA4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, FEF4U, FIF4U, FSF4U
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)
  • 5 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
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  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (FRA4U for Francophone applicants)
  • FIF4U or FEF4U or FSF4U (EAE4U for Francophone applicants)
  • 4
  • additional
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Admission is 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 onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published340
What you studyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignInformation SystemsMedia and Communication StudiesAfrican StudiesAnthropologyComparative Literary StudiesEconomicsBusiness StudiesCinematics & PhotographyComparative Literary StudiesComputer GamesCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDanceDesign
What it isYou study how to create visual communication using design principles, digital tools, and image-making across print, screen, and interactive media. Graphic design differs from fine arts in that you're solving communication problems for clients or audiences rather than making art for its own sake. This program suits people who think visually, enjoy problem-solving with images and type, and want to work in advertising, branding, publishing, or digital media.This program lets you study how societies, economies, and cultures interact across borders, drawing from fields like history, anthropology, economics, and international development. You'll examine global issues through multiple lenses rather than specializing in one discipline. It suits students curious about world affairs and international problems who want flexibility to explore different approaches before deciding on a deeper focus.Professional Translation is a program where you study how to translate texts, documents, and media between English and French at an advanced level. Unlike a general language degree, it focuses specifically on translation skills and techniques across different fields like business, law, media, and literature. It suits people who are fluent in both English and French and want to turn that skill into a career.You study the creative and business sides of art, film, design, and performance. This program combines hands-on work in fields like photography, animation, drama, and dance with classes in marketing and media studies, so you're not just making art — you're learning how to manage projects and reach audiences. It suits people who want careers in creative industries but also need to understand budgets, promotion, and how to run cultural organizations.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directlycommunications
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by average16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceOCAD University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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