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 Overview

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4

Overview of 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

Overview of 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

Overview of 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

Overview of 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