Film and Media Production at Algonquin College

Live your passion for modern digital filmmaking with a career in the film production industry.

The two-year Film and Media Production Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, gives you hands-on experience with the equipment and processes used in the film and screen-based media production industry. The production industry has been an important contributor to the provincial, national and international economies for years. You benefit from the City of Ottawa`s promotion of the National Capital Region as a film-friendly location for local and external film production companies.

Participate in the creation of music videos, factual television, dramatic and documentary productions, and immerse yourself in the complete workflow of modern digital filmmaking - from production to direction and cinematography to post-production and delivery.

Through the creation of original student content and participation in real-world productions, the program mirrors the experience and expectations of the production industry and prepares you for careers in the film production sector. Through field placement, you examine the responsibilities and expectations of working on film sets, while learning and networking alongside established industry professionals.

Graduates may find entry-level employment in a variety of positions at production houses, post-production facilities, advertising agencies, government departments and equipment rental facilities.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Appreciate visual story-telling.
• Possess creative and artistic sensibilities.
• Are self-motivated learners.
• Have strong time-management skills.
• Display professional and resourceful attitudes.
• Possess strong personal and interpersonal skills.

Careers

Graduates may find employment as camera operators and assistant camera operators, digital imaging technicians and media wranglers, producers and production managers, independent film-makers, directors and assistant directors, editors and junior editors, film location scouts and production assistants.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Operate industry standard production equipment to create and deliver digital film content for multiple platforms.
2. Develop a portfolio and career path by working effectively as a member of a digital film production team in a variety of capacities and roles.
3. Manage schedules and budgets in the creation, marketing and distribution of digital film, video and/or screen-based productions.
4. Apply fundamental camera and lighting techniques to meet technical standards and enhance story-telling in the creation of independent digital film projects.
5. Develop screen-based storytelling skills in order to create engaging film scripts with effective dialogue, structure and character development.
6. Create a soundscape using appropriate music and sound effects to enhance screen-based project effectiveness.
7. Adhere to current digital workflow techniques to ensure content delivery standards are met in the production and post-production stages.
8. Enhance film vocabulary and develop a personal visual style by evaluating film classics and contemporary cinema.
9. Conduct work safely in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety.
10. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
• Completion of a Supplemental Form and Recording. Submission details can be found on the Algonquin College Additional Admission Requirements website: www.algonquincollege.com/admissionspackages.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.