Program Overview

Film & Television Production and Post-Production

About this Program

Discover how an idea goes from script to screen with our one-year diploma program, covering development, budgeting, marketing and more, all to equip you with the tools that can bring your story to life. You’ll gain a wide range of practical and technical skills through hands-on experiences, preparing you to create films, web series, television broadcasts and commercials. With the help of industry experts, learn on Hollywood-grade equipment in state-of-the-art labs, while collaborating with others to simulate a full production team.

Program Details

• Location: Toronto
• Intakes: Please note that the intakes are now closed for new applications.
• Duration: One-year, full-time diploma program
• Delivery: In-person
• Language: English
• Class Time: Daytime classes
• Tuition Fees: $18,800

Program Overview

Term 1

The initial term is focused on scriptwriting, audio and online video. You will develop your storytelling abilities and build your understanding of the role of sound and music in video.

• Scriptwriting – 89h
• Audio for Film & Video – 33h
• Introduction to Digital Audio – 30h
• Audio Post Design – 54h
• Online Video – 54h

Term 2

Your second term is dedicated to production and will give you the skills to effectively produce and direct. This will include camera work, lighting, sound and cinematography.

• Cinematography – 107.5h
• Film & Television Production – 45h
• Production/Directing – 107.5h

Term 3

Term 3 centers around editing and management by introducing important editing training necessary during post-production, along with valuable planning, development, distribution and marketing business skills.

• Pitch Training – 10h
• Editing – 128.5h
• Production Management – 45h
• Special Effect Design – 31.5h
• Film History – 22.5h
• Film/TV Distribution and Marketing – 22.5h

Term 4

Your final term will be dedicated to showcasing your accumulated acquired skills. You will use these throughout a complete film production cycle, starting with a pitch to get your project off the ground and culminating with your final short film project.

• Careers – 13.5h
• Pre-Production – 19.5h
• Casting Lab – 14h
• Production Lab – 50h
• Final Project Editing: Lab – 45h
• Final Project Audio Lab – 10h
• Production/Directing III: Lab – 28h

Skills and Competencies

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

• Assistant Director
• Assistant Film Editor
• Audio Post-Production, Pro Tools, Sound FX and Sound Mixing
• Boom Operator
• Camera Assistant
• Cinematography
• Collaborating in pre-production activities
• Digital camera operation
• Digital Film Editing
• Directing
• Dynamic lighting placement
• Film Distributor – Acquisitions
• Music video producer
• Networking in the film industry
• Operating Location audio equipment
• Performing sound editing of movies and videos

Career Outlook

Our graduates pursue successful careers in the following roles:

• Camera operator
• Film or video editor
• Film producer/director/cinematographer
• Gaffer/grip
• Post-production
• Screenwriter