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U of T (Mississauga)

Visual Studies

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s73–80%Mid to high 70s73–80%Mid to High-70s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • English at 60%
  • ENG4U
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • ENG4U (Francophone applicants may present FRA4U, FEF4U or FIF4U)
  • 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required)
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published6045
What you studyCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsCinematics & PhotographyDesignFine ArtComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign
What it isYou earn a BA in Film Studies while also completing a separate diploma through Vancouver Film School. The diploma focuses on hands-on technical skills in animation, visual effects, and cinematography that complement the theory and history you study in the university degree. This suits students who want both the critical thinking and broad knowledge of a university degree alongside practical industry training in filmmaking technology.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.This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production.
The door tomajors you reach through itApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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