Computer Science – Computation Arts (BCompSc)

Why study Computer Science – Computation Arts?

Stimulate the senses. Engage the mind. When you study Computation Arts, you become a digital artist, using algorithms and computational theory to create interactive multimedia that breaks new audio-visual ground.

The degree gives students the flexibility to combine a traditional computer science degree with a non-traditional field. Our state-of-the-art labs for 3D graphics, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence will give you experience with the equipment you’ll use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

• Investigate programming paradigms as they relate to digital art and design
• Learn the techniques and conceptual strategies central to 3D digital production
• Use computer systems to process, synthesize, and manipulate digitized representations of sound

This program is available for Fall admission only.

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements for admission

• Quebec CEGEP: 27 overall, 26 math
  • Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra
  • Students completing one of the eligible technical DECs may qualify for admission without the listed prerequisites. However, if the prerequisites are taken, a minimum of 26 in math is required.
    
    • Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA
    • Advanced standing may be possible
  • Additional information for CEGEP applicants
• High School: A- overall, A- math
  • One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
  • ACT or SAT is not required
  • AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 33 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math
  • one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 5.5/7 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math
  • one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
  • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
• Baccalaureate français: 15 overall, 15 math
  • Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams AB, A in math or
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Students without a math A-level may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University transfers (internal): 3.0 overall, 3.0 in math, 2.3 in courses offered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • At least two of the following (or equivalent): MATH 203, 204, 205
• University transfers (external): A- overall, A- math
  • Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra
  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may still be considered for admission, provided they have completed the majority of the prerequisite courses. Transfer credits may be considered on a course-by-course basis.

Additional requirements for admission

Applicants must submit additional requirements for admission directly to the department.

• Portfolio required
• Letter of Intent

Students must submit a portfolio with their application.

Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.

After your degree

Computation Arts alumni have established careers in the advertising and entertainment industry as programmers and designers. Some graduates have been hired by:

• Ubisoft
• Moment Factory
• Sid Lee
• Electronic Arts
• Warner Brothers Interactive