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	York Theatre - Production & Design (BFA) OUAC YWA Remove	York Theatre - Acting & Performance (BFA) OUAC YWB Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s”	77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U or 4M courses Supplementary application required	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 5 additional 4U or 4M courses Supplementary application required
More than marks?supplementary application	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	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	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—
What you study	Drama Fine Art	Drama Fine Art
What it is	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.	This is a four-year degree focused on training you as an actor and performer for stage, screen, and other venues. You study acting techniques, voice, movement, script analysis, and theatre history alongside practical production work. Unlike a general drama program, this is a direct-entry BFA that commits you to performance-focused training from the start rather than exploring broader theatre studies or design. It suits people who want intensive hands-on training in acting and are ready to audition for a specialized performance stream.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	York University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo

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