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Media Arts - Film Production

2-year, Ontario College Diploma Program

Program Info

The two-year film program is an intensive hands-on introduction to the art and craft of film making that is shaped by the practical needs of the film industry. Students are required to learn a variety of practical, managerial and theoretical skills which include:

  • the use and operation of 16mm film cameras and high definition video cameras
  • the application of sound in production and the use of a number of recording technologies including 5.1 surround
  • the aesthetics of cinematography and the use of a variety of lighting equipment
  • editing and DVD/Blu-ray authoring
  • the management and organizational procedures required in pre-production, production and post-production.


Students are also required to research, prepare, write and produce a number of film projects including short dramas, documentaries (personal and industrial) and TV commercials.

Courses in film history, communications, photography, the humanities and social sciences support the student's creative and aesthetic development.

Employment Opportunities: 

The broad base of skills acquired during the two years will prepare graduates for junior levels of employment in the feature film industry (documentary and drama) in a range of craft areas, and give graduates a solid understanding of the workings of the film industry. The two years will also equip graduates to work in the television industry (local or network), to work at film processing laboratories, service companies and pursue their goals as independent freelance filmmakers.

Career Categories include prospective positions such as Production Assistant, Editing Assistant, Camera Assistant, Sound Assistant, or, with greater experience Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Cinematography, Sound Designer, Art Director, Producer, Freelance and Self Employed or establishing your own production company or producing your own show.

Admission Requirements: 
  1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels.
  2. or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  3. or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).

Additional Courses Required:
Grade 12 College or University Preparation English.

Applicants not meeting these admission requirements are encouraged to consider the College Access or the General Arts and Science Certificate or Diploma programs; students who successfully complete one of these programs would be eligible to apply to programs in the Business, Hospitality and Media Arts areas.

Articulation Agreements: 

Graduates from this program are eligible to access articulation agreements with the following universities:

  • University of New Brunswick, St. John
  • University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • Griffith University, Queensland, Australia


For more information regarding articulation agreements

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