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Full	York Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering OUAC YRA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Conception multidisciplinaire - apprentissage expérientiel (4 ans) OUAC OMB ☆ Add to planRemove	OCAD Digital Futures OUAC HDF ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–80%“Mid to High-70s”	73–77%“Mid-70s”	75%	Not published“N/A”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	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	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 +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U or MCV4U One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.	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%
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Yes 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
Co-op	Available	No	No	No
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Design, BDes, Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA
First-year intakewhere published	45	120	—	—
What you study	Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign	Computer ScienceInformation Systems	Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology	Computer Animation and Visual EffectsDesignFine ArtInformation Systems
What it is	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.	You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.	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.	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.
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	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	York University on OUInfo	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	OCAD University on OUInfo

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