Program Overview

NWY.1F: Film and Television Production

About this Program

In the NWY.1F: Film and Television Production program, students receive hands-on experience on a variety of projects, including short films, web series, television broadcasts, commercials and much more! They also have the opportunity to use different types of equipment, including various professional video cameras (everything from HD to 4K), sound recording equipment, lighting setups, television broadcast consoles, “green screens,” as well as the latest video post-production and editing software programs. Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. faculty is made up of passionate professionals with extensive experience and is constantly updating course materials to keep students at the cutting edge of the industry.

Program Details

• Location: Montreal
• Intakes: January, May and September
• Duration: 12 Months (45 Weeks) Number of weeks does not include breaks and holidays.
• Delivery: Full-time – Campus
• Language: French and English
• Class Time: Daytime
• Credential: Diploma
• Tuition Fees: For our competitive tuition amount after scholarship, please visit our "Scholarships & Grants" page.

Key Facts

• Program in French - January / September
• Program in English - January / May / September
• ACS (Attestation of College Studies)

Program Overview

Term 1

• Scriptwriting – 45 hours
• Camera and Lighting – 45 hours
• Scene Recreation – 45 hours
• Sound Recording and Mixing – 45 hours

Term 2

• Video Editing – 45 hours
• Television Control – 45 hours
• Cinematography – 45 hours
• Directing and Film Production – 60 hours

Term 3

• Semiology – 45 hours
• Film and Television Industry – 45 hours
• Web Series Production – 45 hours
• Post-Production for Film – 45 hours

Skills and Competencies

By the time you complete the program, you’ll have developed skills in the following areas:

• Operating various types of camera, lighting and audio equipment
• Collaborating in pre-production activities
• Working on film and television sets
• Shooting for film and video
• Scriptwriting
• Performing various post-production activities (video editing, colour correction, film-title design, etc.)
• Producing web series
• Carrying out television broadcast activities
• Understanding film semiotics (the role of the framing, editing and sound forms of communication)
• Providing support for directing video production
• Sound editing of movies and videos
• Effectively navigating the film and television industries
• Career development activities

Career Outlook

Our graduates pursue successful careers in the following roles:

• Camera operator (cameraman)
• Casting director
• Director
• Director of photography (cinematographer)
• Film or television producer
• Gaffer (lighting and electricity)
• Grip (lighting and rigging)
• Production assistant
• Production manager or coordinator
• Screenwriter
• Video editor or assistant editor