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	Windsor Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) OUAC NFB Remove	York Theatre - Production & Design (BFA) OUAC YWA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75%“75% minimum average”	77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	75% minimum average ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70% SPH4U MHF4U MCV4U is recommended +3 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U or 4M courses Supplementary application required
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Yes Submit your application for admission to the OUAC by January 15, 2027 for guaranteed consideration to this program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available. In addition to applying for admission to York via the OUAC, applicants must complete an audition, interview and/or portfolio review. More information Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	No	No
Degree	Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Architecture Design Fine Art Materials Science	Drama Fine Art
What it is	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 build theatre productions from the design and technical side — lighting, set design, costumes, sound, and stagecraft — rather than focusing on acting or playwriting. You'll study both the artistic principles of design and the practical skills needed to realize a director's vision on stage. It suits people who are creative and detail-oriented but prefer working behind the scenes to solve problems and bring stories to life physically.
The door tomajors you reach through it	architecture	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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