Computer Applications with Computation Arts

Combines two core curricula: computer science and the digital media component of design art. Graduates are technically adept in programming, algorithm design and computational theory, and are creatively skilled in image, sound and virtual dimension design.

Applicants must meet the portfolio requirements for the Computation Arts Program.

Computer Applications with Major in Computation Arts

See Program-Specific Admission Requirements – In addition to the general admission requirements, this program have extra program-specific requirements. These additional requirements must be arranged with the departments to which you are applying.

See the BCompSci degree description for information on the core, co-op and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Computation Arts Co-op Program

Recent co-op work terms have involved students in creating templates for web projects and companies, as well as updating, replacing and creating new icons, splash screens and logos. Co-op students have trained budding film makers in the latest digital techniques, assisted in Toonz and USAnimation tasks of coloring, compositing, and checking animation. Students in Computation Arts can work with Macromedia Flash, design graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, and program with JAVA, PERL, XML.

Sample courses include:

Web In Sites, Image/Sound/Dimension, Interactive Multimedia, Design Fundamentals, The Languages of Programming, New Media Theory, Networks and Navigation, Creative composition/network culture, Digital media studio, Interactive multimedia, Visual form and communication, Creative computation I, New media theory

Computer Science graduates are qualified to:

• design and create new software, and modify and test existing software used in a broad range of businesses and industries;
• devise new and more efficient algorithms and techniques;
• analyse and develop computer solutions to meet clients’ information processing, database and computation needs;
• plan and implement computer security systems for database access control;
• provide technical support for sales functions requiring specialized knowledge;
• advise clients on their computing needs or provide support in the development of the software and hardware;
• make decisions involving people, materials and money where knowledge of both computer software and hardware is essential.

Admission Requirements

Computer Applications (BCompSci - Option) with Computation Arts (BFA Major) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.