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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum averageNot publishedN/A73–80%Mid to high 70s73–77%Mid-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMHF4USPH4UENG4UENG4UFRA4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of EAE4U, FEF4U, FIF4U, FSF4U
  • one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • 75% minimum average
  • ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70%
  • SPH4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U is recommended
  • +3 more on the program page
  • 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%
  • 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
  • Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Alternative Offers
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, or we cannot accommodate your application, you may receive an offer to another closely related program.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • 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 onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BScBachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFABachelor of Arts, BA, International Bachelor of Arts, iBA
First-year intakewhere published100
What you studyArchitectureDesignFine ArtMaterials ScienceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation SystemsBusiness StudiesCinematics & PhotographyComparative Literary StudiesComputer GamesBusiness StudiesComputer GamesInformation SystemsMedia and Communication Studies
What it isThis 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.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.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 how to design, build, and produce video games and interactive digital media. This program combines computer programming and game design with business and media skills, so you learn both the technical side and the creative direction needed to develop games professionally. It suits people who want to work in game studios or media companies and enjoy problem-solving through coding as much as visual storytelling.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by averageNone published by averageNone published by average13 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Windsor on OUInfoOCAD University on OUInfoYork University — Glendon on OUInfoOntario Tech University on OUInfo

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