Program Overview

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Image Arts: Film - BFA

The Image Arts: Film degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) prepares students to master the art of storytelling and engage audiences through the power of the moving image.

Program Overview

Located in the heart of Toronto, Canada's filmmaking capital, students learn by doing and gain practical experience in every aspect of film production, from story development and cinematography to sound design and editing using both digital and analog technologies.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Full-time format: 4 years
• Part-time format: Not available
• Requirements: Grades-Plus
• Grade range: Mid 70s
• Faculty: The Creative School
• Experiential learning: Internship available

First-Year Courses

The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.

1st & 2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

• MPC 101 Introduction to Compositional Design
• MPC 103 Reframing Art History
• MPC 203 Modern Art and Theory
• MPF 106 Film Production: Silent Film
• MPF 107 Intro to Cinematography
• MPF 206 Film Production: Sound Film
• MPF 207 Introduction to Editing and Sound
• MPF 290 Introduction to Film Studies

LIBERAL STUDIES:

• Two courses from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career Possibilities

• Cinematographer
• Development executive
• Director
• Festival programmer
• Producer

Employer Possibilities

• Blue Ant Media
• Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
• Kobo Inc.
• Netflix
• Toronto International Film Festival

Further Education

• Documentary Media (MFA)
• Film and Photography Preservation and Collections Management (MA)
• Scriptwriting and Story Design (MFA)

Requirements

This is a Grades-Plus program. Admission decisions for Grades-Plus programs are based on academic performance plus non-academic criteria such as interviews, auditions, essays, and portfolios.

Academic Requirements for Full-Time, 4-Year Program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred) An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year.

Non-Academic Requirements

Portfolio

The theme for this year is EPIPHANY.

Part 1: Short Film/Video

Submit a short film/video up to 90 seconds in length, shot in any medium that addresses the theme/concept of EPIPHANY.

Part 2: Submit 3 Examples of Visual Work

Submit 3 examples of any visual work.

Project Outline

Describe a dramatic event from your own life or the life of someone you know that you would like to turn into a short film.

Written Statement

In the form of a short essay, please answer the following questions:

• What single film has most influenced you and why?
• How has that film expanded your notion of what cinema can be?
• How has the film impacted society and/or the art form of cinema?

Resumé

Submit a current resumé outlining your education, work experience, related skills, interests, and any special awards.

Assessment Fee

The non-academic requirements assessment fee is $50 CAD.

Fees and Funding

Tuition and Fees Range

For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.

Full-Time Format:

• Ontario: $7,353 - $7,846
• Out-of-province: $8,892 - $9,414
• International: $36,845 - $37,265

The Creative School

Creativity is the catalyst for building the future — driving insights, inspiring learning, and expanding what's possible. At The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), creativity is at the heart of every experience.