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2010/11 Programs

Film and Television Production

Application Program Code: 04831

Advanced Diploma
School of Media Studies & Information Technology
6 Semesters
2010/11 Availability
North CampusSeptember - OPEN
Beginning in September

Your Career

Find exciting positions in television, feature film production, postproduction facilities, and camera and sound departments. Experienced graduates are freelance producers to the industry at large.

Our Program

Humber's program offers the skills and knowledge you need to launch a successful career in film or television production. Students complete film and video projects while learning to work as part of a production team. The curriculum includes individual and multidisciplinary assignments geared to developing both creative and technical proficiency. Large studios and modern production equipment support these goals, enabling students to produce high-quality work. A comprehensive and balanced approach to study includes opportunities to produce, write, direct, shoot and edit on numerous projects. With a strong commitment to postproduction, students gain practical experience on a variety of video and audio workstations. In addition, business marketing skills and a field placement are integrated into the third year of the program.

Work Placement

Fieldwork runs from four to eight weeks, and is unpaid. Instructors work with students to find a suitable placement, enabling them to hone their skill sets in a professional environment. 

Your Future Study Options

Graduates with an overall GPA of 70 per cent or better may be considered for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts - Film and Media Production and may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Graduates must also possess ENG4U or Humber's Communications 212 and Communications 312 with an average grade of 70 per cent. Admission will be based on availability in the program.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy in this publication.
  • Five Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
  • Attendance at an information/assessment session, which includes:
    • completion of an essay, which will be assessed for English proficiency and content
    • submission of a detailed resumé
    • submission of letters of recommendation
    • completion of a questionnaire (issued at the session).

Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. 

Fees

The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,262.70
- international $11,730.

For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.  

FINANCIAL AID >

Additional Costs

$1,400 - year one, $1,200 - year two, $1,500 - year three.  

Curriculum

Semester 1
COURSE Code Course Credits
COMM 212 College Writing Skills - Film and Television 3
FMTV 100 Script Writing 1 2
FMTV 106 Light and Image 1 3
FMTV 107 Frame By Frame 1 2
FMTV 110 Sound Theory and Practice 1 2
FMTV 111 Video Production 1 3
FMTV 112 Film/TV Computer Tools 1 3
HUMA 024 Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science 3
Semester 2
COURSE Code Course Credits
COMM 312 Professional Writing Skills - Film and Media 3
FMTV 201 Script Writing 2 2
FMTV 206 Light and Image 2 3
FMTV 207 Frame By Frame 2 2
FMTV 210 Sound Theory and Practice 2 2
FMTV 211 Video Production 2 3
FMTV 212 Film/TV Computer Tools 2 3
FMTV 220 Production Skills 2
FMTV 316 TV Workshop 1 2
Semester 3
COURSE Code Course Credits
FMTV 300 Production Management 1 3
FMTV 301 Film/TV Direction 1 2
FMTV 305 Script Writing 3 3
FMTV 311 Sound Recording Workshop 1 3
FMTV 312 Film Workshop 1 3
FMTV 313 Digital Editing 1 3
FMTV 511 Computer Multimedia 3
GNED 000 General Education Elective 3
Semester 4
COURSE Code Course Credits
FMTV 402 Production Management 2 3
FMTV 403 Film/TV Direction 2 2
FMTV 408 Script Writing 4 3
FMTV 411 Sound Recording Workshop 2 3
FMTV 413 Digital Editing 2 3
FMTV 414 Film Workshop 2 3
FMTV 416 TV Workshop 2 2
GNED 000 General Education Elective 3

Semester 5
COURSE Code Course Credits
FMTV 516 Film/TV Business Practices 3  
FMTV 530 Independent Production C0-Ordination 1 3  

FMTV*
Film and TV Electives (Choose three)
9 		 
FMTV 512* Production Management 3    
FMTV 520* Advanced Cinematography 1    
FMTV 521* Advanced Script Writing 1    
FMTV 522 Directing 1 (Elective)    
FMTV 523* Post Sound 1    
FMTV 524* Post Picture 1    
FMTV 525 TV Workshop 3 (Elective)    
FMTV 526* Production Design 1    
FMTV 527 Advanced Visual Effects 1 (Elective)    
 
GNED 000 General Education Elective 3  
  Hours/week: 18  
Semester 6
COURSE Code Course Credits
FMTV 615 Film and TV Field Work 10  
FMTV 630 Independent Production Co-Ordination 2 3  

FMTV*
Film and TV Electives (Choose three)
9 		 
FMTV 617* Production Management 4    
FMTV 620* Advanced Cinematography 2    
FMTV 621* Advanced Script Writing 2    
FMTV 622* Directing 2    
FMTV 623* Post Sound 2    
FMTV 624* Post Picture 2    
FMTV 625* TV Workshop 4    
FMTV 626* Production Design 2    
FMTV 627* Advanced Visual Effects 2    
  Hours/week: 22  

*Indicates elective subjects. Third year students will select three electives from the nine courses listed in semester five and six. In addition, an additional four hours of individual learning per elective is expected. Each of the third year mandatory courses has major practical thesis projects as requirements, which are completed in student crew format. Each of the elective courses has additional practical projects to be completed individually and in conjunction with third year thesis requirements. 

		  	
	      		
 
		
 
	              
      
      

	

	
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