4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | Not published“N/A” | 75% | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 35 | — | — | 45 |
| What you study | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | CraftsDesignFine ArtInterdisciplinary Studies | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign |
| What it is | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. | You study the design and creation of jewellery and textiles using both traditional craft techniques and modern materials. Unlike a purely fine art program, this combines artistic vision with practical knowledge of how materials behave and how to construct wearable or functional pieces. It suits people who want to make things with their hands, enjoy experimenting with colour and form, and see themselves as artist-craftspeople rather than purely visual artists. | You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing. | 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 it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | OCAD University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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