Program Overview

Computer Science - Computation Arts (BCompSc)

The Computer Science - Computation Arts program is a Bachelor of Computer Science degree that combines traditional computer science with a non-traditional field. This program is offered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Program Overview

The program stimulates the senses and engages the mind, allowing students to become digital artists using algorithms and computational theory to create interactive multimedia. Students will investigate programming paradigms as they relate to digital art and design, learn techniques and conceptual strategies central to 3D digital production, and use computer systems to process, synthesize, and manipulate digitized representations of sound.

Program Structure

A Bachelor of Computer Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the academic background. The core provides a basic and broad study of theory, mathematical basics, programming methodology, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, and software engineering. Students in this program will also take half of their courses in the Computation Arts program offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Admission Criteria

This program is available for Fall admission only. The minimum cut-off averages and course requirements for admission are:

• Quebec CEGEP: 27 overall, 26 math
• High School: A- overall, A- math
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 33 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 5.5/7 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math
• Baccalaureate français: 15 overall, 15 math
• British system of education (GCE): At least two A-level exams AB, A in math
• 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
• University transfers (external): A- overall, A- math

Additional Requirements for Admission

Applicants must submit additional requirements for admission directly to the department, including a portfolio and a letter of intent.

Application Deadlines

The deadline for Fall entry is March 1, and U.S. and international applicants must apply no later than February 1.

Funding Note

Quebec residents who enroll in certain programs and meet the eligibility criteria may apply for funding of $2,500 per term through the Quebec Perspective Bursary (Bourse Perspective Quebec).

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 companies such as Ubisoft, Moment Factory, and Electronic Arts.

Other Programs of Interest

Other programs of interest include:

• Computer Science (BCompSc)
• Intermedia (Video, Performance and Electronic Arts) (BFA)
• Computation Arts - Computer Science (BFA)