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Two post-secondary programs within the Communication Technology field


Humber Polytechnic

Name of School
Humber Polytechnic
Location of Campus
North
Name of Program
Film and Television Production
Length of Program
6 semesters
Designation (e.g. Bachelor)
Advanced Diploma
Career opportunities
production assistants, camera operators, editors and sound technicians.

Detailed summary of program

Humber's Film and Television Production program is a hands-on production training program in a wide variety of film and TV production techniques encompassing all production stages. It is a learn-by-doing system where professors guide and mentor students in the art of visual storytelling, employing industry standard practices while embracing innovations in an ever-evolving media landscape.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U)
  • Three additional Grade 11 or 12 college-level or higher courses.

Humber Written Requirement

  1. Describe a creative project you've worked on in any medium. What role did you play, what story or message were you trying to communicate, and what did you learn from the process? (A creative project may include media production, fine arts, writing, performance, design, etc.) (Max 250 words)
  2. Imagine you could turn any moment from your life or imagination into a short film. What would that moment be? Describe the film. (Think in terms of plot, mood, genre, characters, colour, sound, emotion — you do not need to use technical film terms.) (Max 250 words)
  3. Why did you choose FMTV at Humber and what excites you most about filmmaking? (Max 250 words)

Humber Requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level.
  • or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  • or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
  • or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).

Confederation College

Name of School
Confederation College
Location of Campus
Thunder Bay
Name of Program
Film Production
Length of Program
2 academic years
Designation (e.g. Bachelor)
Diploma
Career opportunities
Director, producers, cinematographers, camera operator...

Detailed summary of program

Confederation College's two-year diploma program in film production offers a comprehensive film school that covers virtually every aspect of filmmaking. From directing and screenwriting to cinematography and editing, the program provides a solid foundation in film theory and practical skills. With a high teacher-to-student ratio and the latest equipment, you receive more instruction from industry-experienced faculty and better access to gear than many film schools in Canada.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U)