Program Overview

Film Production Program at the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia offers a Film Production program, which is designed to develop students' intellectual, creative, and technical skills in preparation for a professional career in the film industry. The program provides students with core disciplines and filmic knowledge, as well as practical experience in filmmaking.

Program Overview

• The program is offered at the Vancouver campus.
• The degree offered is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA).
• The program length is 4 years.
• There is no co-op option available.
• The program does not offer an honours option.

Program Features

• The program has a well-established alumni network.
• Students take classes in an intimate cohort of 20 students.
• Students can take Production Design courses from the Theatre program and Screenwriting courses from the Creative Writing program.
• The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the NBC Studio, editing rooms, and equipment room.

Sample Courses

• FIST 100 - Introduction to Film Studies
• VISA 110 - Foundation Studio: Digital Media
• FIPR 101 - Introduction to the History of Film Production
• FIPR 133 - Introduction to Film and Media Production
• FIPR 131 - Introduction to Screen Acting
• FIPR 230 - Introduction to Motion Picture Directing
• FIPR 233 - Film and Media Production I
• FIPR 234 - Production Planning and Professional Practices
• CRWR 206 - Introduction to Writing for the Screen

Program Requirements

• Canadian high schools: students must meet the general admission requirements.
• International high schools: students must meet the general admission requirements and demonstrate English-language competency.
• International Baccalaureate: students must complete the IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses.

English-Language Requirements

• English is the language of instruction at UBC.
• Students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission.

Degree-Specific Requirements

• No specific courses are required beyond those needed for general admission.
• An audition or portfolio may be required for admission to the program.

Related Programs

• Cinema Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
• Media Studies
• Visual Art (BFA)

Career Opportunities

• The program prepares students for a career in film, television, and new media.
• Graduates have gone on to work as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers, art directors, sound designers, editors, and in arts administration.

Campus Life

• The program is located at the Vancouver campus, which offers a range of social events, screenings, and productions.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• The campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.