Film Schools
Ontario
Algonquin College;
http://www.algonquincollege.com
1385 Woodroffe Ave.,
Nepean, ON
K2G 1V8
(613) 727~4723
Broadcast Television:
2 Years Diploma Program Woodroffe Campus This two-year diploma program provides students with formal training to become leaders in the communications industry. All aspects of the television and teleproduction industries are covered with the common focus to make graduates job-ready. Equal importance is given to the creative production elements and to the technical quality in operations. The program follows a hands-on approach to learning, stressing the importance of teamwork. Students must achieve passing grades in all core subjects to be promoted from one level to the next. They are required to complete projects outside of class hours, and may be “working” evenings and/or weekends. Students should be self-starters who have a willingness and ability to work as part of a team. Some program courses require physical ability such as camera transportation and lighting.
Interactive Multimedia Developer: 2 Years Diploma Program
Woodroffe Campus
The program is designed to prepare students for a career as an Interactive Multimedia Developer in web and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM development. The demand for multimedia comes from a variety of industries including advertising, publishing, education, medical, legal, government, manufacturing, entertainment, and consumer products. Today many businesses and organizations want to communicate information through the Internet, CD-ROM / DVD-ROM, kiosks, computer displays, and other digital equipment. Strong emphasis is placed on developing the hands-on component, which is offered through courses in web development, digital imaging, authoring, animation and project management. The program covers the main elements of multimedia planning and development and equal importance is given to the creative and technical aspects. Students complete individual and team-based multimedia projects
Animation 3 Years Advanced Diploma Program Woodroffe Campus This three-year program provides students with training in both traditional and digital animation. Following a common first year of studies, students have the option of pursuing either traditional or digital animation. They learn the skills necessary to work effectively as animators in a variety of settings. Graduates acquire the skills necessary to work independently, collaboratively, and in studio settings.
Registrar’s Office,
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K2G 1V8
Telephone Service Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. All inquiries 727-0002 or 1-800-565-GRAD
TTY (613) 727-7766
Fax 24 hours/day at (613) 727-7754
Brock University;
500 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1 (905) 688-5550
As of July 1st, 1999, the Department of Film Studies, Dramatic and Visual Arts has separated into two departments, under two different faculties.
The Department of Communications, Popular Culture and Film can be found at http://www.brocku.ca/cpcf and the Department of Fine Arts can be found at http://www.brocku.ca/finearts.
The Film Studies Program at Brock University is comprised of a sequence of critical and historical courses which examines a variety of approaches to film. The courses explore the nature of film language and develop an analytical perspective on film as both an art and a medium. There is opportunity to engage in film and video production in upper year courses.
Introduction to Film Studies, National Cinema, Popular Cinema, Critical Theory and Practical, Canadian Cinema, Canadian Popular Culture, Authorship in Cinema, Introduction to Popular Culture, Film Theory, Issues in Popular Culture, Screen Education, Basic Production: Film, Basic Production: Video, Documentary Film, Film History, Screened Women, Cultural Theory.
Honours: Thesis / Independent Research Tutorial/ Directed Reading. The Department offers a full pass and Honours B.A. in film.
Film Studies Program
(905) 688-5550, Ext. 3214
Canadian Screen Training Centre – Reseau D’Ateliers Cinematographiques Canadiens;
http://www.cstc.ca/
61A York St.,
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5T2
(613) 789-4720
Fax: (613) 789-4724
(800) 742-6016
E-mail: info@cstc.ca
Courses held in screenwriting, directing, producing, acting and multimedia year-round.
The Canadian Screen Training Centre (CSTC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality training opportunities in the film and television industry. Founded in 1981, the CSTC has since trained more than 4,000 people with hundreds currently employed within the industry.
Canadian Screen Training Centre 61A York Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T2 Telephone: 613-789-4720 or 1-800-742-6016
For general information info@cstc.ca
Contact our Executive Director, Max Berdowski max@cstc.ca
Carleton University;
Main Office 423 St. Patrick’s Building Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6 Telephone : (613) 520-3993 Fax : (613) 520-3575
Film Studies at Carleton The Film Studies program offered by the School for Studies in Art and Culture is one of the largest and one of the most respected of its kind in Canada. Its distinctiveness is founded on a wide range of attributes. Its curriculum introduces students to a variety of approaches to the moving image, from feature films to television and new interactive technologies.
Over their 3 or 4 year BA programs, students acquire specialized knowledge concerning theory, historiography, various national cinemas (including Canadian, American, British, French, Latin American), the main currents within film making since its beginnings (styles, artistic movements, political agendas) and the works of some of the world’s most influential filmmakers.
Along with this specialized knowledge, Film Studies addresses broader questions having to do with the analysis of culture, society, and industry. As such, Film Studies sees itself in agreement with the interdisciplinary ideals promoted by the School for Studies in Art and Culture.
Film Studies in Ottawa
The program takes full advantage of its location in Ottawa and its national institutions which offer opportunities for practica and access to research materials unparalleled in Canada.
Links with such institutions as the Moving Image and Sound Archives of the National Archives of Canada, the Canadian Film Institute, The Ottawa International Animation Festival, The Ottawa International Silent and Early Sound Film Festival, IFCO and SAW Video Co-op enhance the program’s academic and cultural profile locally, nationally and internationally.
Confederation College;
http://www.confederationc.on.ca/film
Welcome to ConFlix … Our 2-year program focuses on hands-on training, ensuring students become competent in all aspects of film production; including photography, camera operation, sound mixing, lighting, studio production, editing and script writing.
Students start shooting their own 16mm films right in the first semester! With Mac G5 non-linear editing equipment, an array of lighting equipment, dollies, sound recorders, industry-standard 16mm film cameras, darkrooms, and a full television production studio at your disposal, imagination is the limit.
As well as having directed up to 5 films up on completion of the program, you’ll have worked as crew on at least 12 other productions. Each graduating student brings to the job market a complete “Reel” of their accomplishments and experience in a student placement at a business of their choosing. That’s in addition to having learned 3D graphics, film history, art history, writing techniques and the history of music.
Small classes ensure direct contact with our highly qualified, highly committed and field-experienced teaching staff. If you’re interested in this program apply early (before February 1st).
P.O. Box 398 Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P7C 4W1 FAX: 807.475.4846 PHONE: 807.473.3817
Confederation College;
http://www.confederationc.on.ca/broadcasting/
Picture this!! You are a videographer! A video editor! A broadcast journalist! How about a script or commercial writer? Or maybe you’re the director or producer type! These are just a few of the career opportunities that may be yours as a graduate of the Broadcasting:Television Program at Confederation College. Television is a highly creative but demanding career option. If you are self-disciplined and have good time management skills, as well as a bent for the creative and a passion for television production, then this could be for you. Let us tell you a little bit about us and hopefully answer some of your questions. We have been leaders in Television training in Canada since 1968 and by the looks of our graduates, we know that we are doing something right! Students come from Europe, Asia and all parts of Canada to study with us. Maybe you will too.
In this area of our site you will find an outline of our curriculum, a self quiz to test your television aptitude, testimonials from some of our graduates, information about recent student awards and links to other possible sites of interest. As well, from the Confederation College Home Page, you can get all the information that you need about Thunder Bay (a beautiful city on the shores of the largest fresh water lake in the world) and the College campus, facilities and services.
Our modern Media complex boasts the latest technology. Our students work in a number of video formats including Hi 8, DVC Pro and Betacam and edit in a non-linear environment that includes Final Cut Pro, Imix Video cube and Media 100.
Whether you want to be in front of the camera as a news anchor or reporter, or behind the scenes as a writer, producer/ director, videographer, editor or other operations personnel, we can give you the basic skills to help you on your way. Our Program includes an intensive Internship in the fourth semester that often lands our students their first industry job.
Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology;
http://www.humber.ca/program/film-and-television-production
Film and Television Production Advanced Diploma School of Media Studies and Information Technology
The Film and Television Production program at Humber will give you the skills and knowledge required to launch a career in film or television. Throughout the three years of the program, students complete film and video projects and learn to work as part of a production team. There is a strong commitment to postproduction, and students gain practical experience on a variety of video and audio workstations.
The curriculum includes individual and multidisciplinary assignments geared to developing both creative and technical proficiency. Large studios and modern production equipment support these goals and provide students with the tools necessary to produce high quality work. A comprehensive and balanced approach to study includes opportunities to produce, write, direct, shoot and edit on numerous projects. In addition, business marketing skills and field placement are integrated into the third year of the program. For further information visit mediastudies.humber.ca or call 416.675.6622 ext. 4489.
International Academy of Design;
31 Wellesley St. E. Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7 1-800-361-6664 (416) 922-3666 Fax: (416) 922-7504
Full-time courses (nine-month programs) as follows: • Digital Video Editing – Avid MCXpress. • Digital Media Design – Web Page design, Interactive CD-ROM and KlOSKs • Computer Graphics – QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and other programs providing students with the full capabilities of Computer Graphics Design. • Computer Animation – using SGI systems with SoftImage and Alias as the software packages of choice. • Computer Aided Drawing and Design (CADD – using AutoCAD release 14 as the software package of choice (a one-year program).
Corporate Training: Intensive courses offered specifically to corporations. Three- or five-day courses in software package(s) of choice. Also specifically tailored courses to suit you and your company’s needs.
McMaster University;
School of Art, Drama & Music Hamilton, ON L8S 4M2 (905) 525-9140 Ext. 27671 Fax: (905) 527-6793
Courses on the following topics are available for credit in Drama and Art History:
Genre Studies; The Art of Film American Cinema; National Cinemas (French, Japanese, Soviet and East European, etc.);
Literature and Film (also available for credit in English and Comparative Literature).
Niagara College Canada School of Media & Design;
http://www.niagarac.on.ca/student/programs/postsec/ps0122/ps0122ca.htm
P.O. Box 1005 300 Woodlawn Rd. Welland, ON L3B 5S2 (905) 735-2211 Fax: (905) 735-7987
Start in September at the Welland Campus. Our facilities include digital audio and video editing equipment. TV studios and mobile van provide well-rounded training. CRNC, the campus radio station, is staffed by our students and broadcasts daily.
Radio, television and film offer exciting and dynamic fields and the future holds endless opportunities as both the technology and art evolve and develop. With the increasing number of specialty television channels, there is a growing demand for qualified personnel. Production of programming is at an all-time high in Canada.
Queen’s University;
http://www.film.queensu.ca/Default.html
Department of Film Studies Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 Canada Telephone: +1 (613) 533-2178 E-mail: film@post.queensu.ca
Programs in Film Studies
The Department focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film and television and offers training in the production of 16mm film, video and multimedia. Through the study of film and television, we address related issues, such as ideology and power, communication, aesthetics, advertising and consumption, economics, and spectatorship. We examine other forms of cultural expression– literature, painting, music, architecture–as they impact on film and television, and we examine the role of cultural industries and institutions in relation to film.
Film & Video Production Facilities 160 Stuart St. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 (613) 545-2178
Students in the first-year film course (FILM 110) at Queen’s do a video production exercise in groups as part of that course. More intensive production work starts at the second year level for students doing a concentration in Film Studies. Shooting in the second year Fundamentals of Production course (FILM 250) is done on DV digital tape using Canon cameras, and editing is done on two Power Macintosh G3 computers.
In its four-year B.A. (Honours) degree program and three-year B.A. degree program, the Department of Film Studies provides an integrated approach to film criticism, history, and production. A comprehensive range of courses at various levels of instruction makes possible the close study of film as an, entertainment and communication and develops a practical ability to work with the medium for expressive and communicative purposes. The fourth year of study also offers the possibility of independent study and research and of filmmaking. The Department’s resources include excellent production facilities, a major film archive collection and close links with a professional repertory cinema.
Ryerson Polytechnic University;
350 Victoria St., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3 416 979-5000
Film Studies, Still Photography, The New Media
The comprehensive and rigorous curriculum will allow you to move confidently between all visual disciplines. After a common first year of study, you’ll specialize in either Film Studies, Still Photography, or The New Media.
In the Film Studies option, you’ll become a flexible, quick thinking, highly adaptable film and video maker. You’ll learn to take advantage of many different artistic and commercial challenges while working effectively in a wide variety of circumstances.
You’ll undertake film and video exercises that will illustrate the aesthetic concepts and principles being studied in the classroom. In your final year, you’ll be required to produce a film or video for which you are personally responsible. You may choose to take a creative or craft leadership position on a number of your colleagues’ projects.
Sheridan College;
http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/academic/arts/atvfilm/more/html/frm_sheridan.htm
1430 Trafalgar Rd Oakville, ON L6H 2L1 (905) 845-9430, Ext. 2738
It is with great pleasure that Sheridan introduces our new post-graduate program in Advanced Television and Film. This unique program is the result of several years of consultation and development, including substantial and invaluable industry input.
When we started, our goal was clear: to build a program that closes the gap between what a leading educational institution like Sheridan can offer, and what the film and television industry truly needs.
I believe that the Advanced Television and Film Program, with its unique modular structure, tie-ins to industry certification and emphasis on direct production experience (including 35mm cinematography and the emerging field of HDTV) exceeds that goal. In years to come, I look forward to learning that your success, satisfaction and new work opportunities were the results of our original goal.
Vladimir Kabelik Program Coordinator
Advanced TV and film;
Students will have an opportunity to produce film or television projects working in Super16, 35mm and digital TV formats. Consulting with leading industry professionals, they will also participate in research activities and test their new skills through individually designed and supervised apprenticeships in the Canadian film and television industry.
The program is an excellent choice not only for recent postsecondary graduates, but also for industry practitioners wishing to upgrade their skills and expand upon their work experiences.
Toronto Film College;
http://www.torontofilmcollege.ca
The Film Arts & Production Diploma Program combines the practical experience of learning how to shoot film and how to edit audio and visual elements, with the artistry that is film making. There are many different ways to create film including television medias, music videos, short films, documentaries, and the feature film. This is an intensive program that will give students an opportunity to learn about all these creative venues and more. At the end of the program each student will have a demo DVD of their works. Program Length: 4 terms, each 7 weeks long, followed by an internship. To complete the program the student must complete the following 8 courses in the progression shown and two workshops. The specific workshops are the students choosing and may be completed anytime during the whole program. Extra workshops may be attended for an additional fee.
36 Eglinton Ave. West, 7/F Toronto, ON Canada M4R 1A1
Phone: (001) 416-484-1577 Fax: (001) 416-484-1567 Toll Free: 1-800-568-8090 Email: tfc@torontofilmcollege.ca
Trebas institute;
Trebas Institute 2340 Dundas Street West, 2nd Floor Toronto (Ontario) M6P 4A9
Telephone: (416) 966-3066 Fax: (416) 966-0030
Roy Rintoul (Director)
Film & Television Production and Post-Production
Next Start Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring Duration: 48 weeks; Full Time
Introduction
The Trebas Film & Television Production program has become one of the most respected in the industry, at the same time that Toronto has become a major centre for film & television production in North America. The timing could not be better to begin a successful career in film at Trebas Institute.
Content
Term One Students are introduced to scriptwriting, directing, digital cinematography and working with actors. They learn the basics of sound and sound location recording. Students also produce a 30-second television commercial.
Term Two Students continue their studies in scriptwriting and directing. They learn the history of film & television. Students produce and shoot a variety of short projects, which may include a music video, a documentary, or a short film.
Term Three Students study advanced directing theory. They apply their skills to a major production project, including picture and sound editing of their material. Students will have an in-depth look at financing, distribution and marketing. Upon completion of the program, students will have accumulated a full demo-reel of work.
University of Toronto;
http://www.utoronto.ca/cinema/
(Innis College) 2 Sussex Ave. Toronto, ON M5S 1J5 (416) 978-5809 /7271
The Cinema Studies Programs at the University of Toronto treats film primarily as a unique and powerful twentieth century art with its own traditions, history, conventions and techniques. Films/motion pictures/movies are the subject of study. Classified among the humanities programs of the Faculty of Arts and Science, Cinema Studies embraces, in broadest terms, the study of film analysis, film history, and film theory. Students in the programs learn how to understand, to analyze, to discuss, to explain film in a way that is analogous to the skills acquired in reading literature or discussing painting in a university English course or Fine Art History course, respectively. Methods of research particular to the study of film are acquired along with the special vocabulary for scholarly discourse on the cinema.
Core Courses: Three fundamental courses in each of Film Analysis, Film History and Film Theory. The courses are compulsory in certain Cinema Studies programs. They are geared to provide basic coverage.
The Cinema Studies Program offers undergraduate specialist, major and minor programs with 40 courses in film history, theory and criticism through the Faculty of Arts and Science. There are no courses in practical film production. Students include their Cinema Studies Program within either a 20-course (Honours) B.A. degree program or a 15-course B.A. degree program..
University of Waterloo;
http://www.arts.uwaterloo.ca/FINE/juhde/film.htm
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 (519) 885- 1211, Ext. 3709 / 2442 Fax: (519) 746-4982
Film Studies Program offered by the Fine Arts Department;. B.A. Honours (4-year), B.A. General (4- and 3- year); also Minor & Joint Honours in Film Studies. Courses: History of Film, Film & TV Theory/Criticism, French, East European, Italian Film, Science Fiction Cinema, Religion and Film, special topics in Film.
University of Western Ontario;
http://www.uwo.ca/english/film/
English Dept. Undergraduate Studies University College, Rm.182
London, ON N6A 3K7 (519) 679-2111 ext. 5796
Area of concentration in film and combined honours in film and another subject. Courses: Introduction to Film, American Film, Film Comedy/Film Genre, Canadian Film, World Cinema, Representation of Gender, Film Aesthetics, Film Theory, Advanced Film Theory, Avant-Garde Cinema, Documentary Cinema Film Directors/Auteurs: Special Topics, Special Topics, Canadian Cinema: Special Topics, Contemporary Film, National Cinemas: Special Topics, Seminar in Film
University of Windsor;
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4 (519) 253-4232 ext. 2897
Communication Studies: Bachelor of Arts Honours Communication Studies. Study of the role and function of communications systems (including film) in society, and specialized courses in film, radio and TV production, film history, criticism and theory.
Wilfred Laurier University;
75 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 Canada Tel: (519) 884-1970 or (519) 884-0710
Film Studies Description
The English Department’s Film Studies program (three-year General program) places stress on world film history, on the distinctive nature and potential of film as a medium, and on individual films as primary texts.
The program is offered by the Department as a liberal arts discipline, in as broad a cultural and intellectual context as possible. The Film Studies major must be taken in conjunction with a second major or with an Honours program in any area, including English. Also, students are encouraged and sometimes required to take at least one Film Studies course at the University of Waterloo, which offers courses complementary to Laurier’s. The Film Studies major does not emphasize training in technical areas such as film production, though limited production experience is included.
Film studies coordinator: Dr. Paul Tiesssen, phone: ext. 3090, e-mail: ptiessen@wlu.ca
York University;
Department of Film & Video 224 Centre for Film and Theatre 4700 Keele St. North York (Toronto), ON M3J 1 P3 (416) 736-5149 Fax: (416) 736-5710
Fine Arts (416) 736-5135 Fax: (416) 736-5447 E-mail: finearts@yorku.ca
http://www.yorku.ca/faculty/finearts/fv/fvhome.htm
York University’s Department of Film & Video gives students the opportunity to pursue practical training balanced with in-depth academic studies in the quintessential 20th-century art form. At all levels of the curriculum, courses in the creative crafts of cinematography, editing and sound, including state-of-the-art digital techniques, are offered alongside studies in the concepts and practices of screenwriting, directing and producing. Complementing these studio skills is a full roster of courses in the history, theory and criticism of the media, including studies in Canadian, international, documentary, and alternative cinema
B.C.
Art Institute of Vancouver, The;
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/vancouver/
DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO — DIPLOMA The Digital Film & Video Program is an intensive hands-on program of study that prepares self-starting, motivated students for entry-level positions in the digital film and television industry. Emerging grads are equipped with the skills and knowledge to seek positions with production houses, production companies, television stations, documentary ventures, and corporate and commercial video production companies. Throughout the program, students will be encouraged, through an ever-expanding curriculum that reflects the changing needs of industry, to write, shoot, and edit their own projects in a safe, creative, and productive environment. Students will learn to confidently navigate the evolving digital landscape with guidance from an experienced, qualified team of industry professionals, while learning the strategies necessary to survive in one of the most competitive industries in the world.
Total Credit Hours: 75 25 courses – 15 months – 5 quarters
We are here to make sure that your college experience is the best it can be. Call us at 1.800.661.1885.
British Columbia Institute of Technology;
http://www.bcit.ca/business/filmflex/
Overview
If you have a vision but don’t know how to “reelize” it, this program could be for you. Do you have an idea for a film or television program, or do you want to learn more about the production process? The FilmFLEX program at BCIT will teach you the basics of production and post production using the latest in digital technology. You’ll also learn about all the business aspects of the film industry so that once you have completed the program, you will know how to market your vision.
Every student receives a brand new technology equipment package at the start of the program that they keep upon completion. This enables our students to learn the best and newest digital filmmaking techniques on state-of-the-art equipment that they can continue to use once they have completed the program. The film industry in British Columbia was involved in the development of the FilmFLEX program. Our mandate from that industry is to develop a new generation of independent producers for our province, capable of driving the growth of BC’s indigenous film productions.
British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2, 604-434-5734
Bush Pilot Film School;
http://www.bushpilotproductions.com
If you have any questions, feel free to call or email.
newworld@axion.net Please look over my website very carefully, from start to finish.
604-731-0090
Highlights of The Bushpilot Filmmaking Course:
Full time, 6 weeks long. Only 4 students in each class. Low cost. Introductory price of only $3200. Lots of hands on experience. You will come away with a graduation project/demo reel. A framed certificate and reference letter. Membership in a filmmakers organization, with ongoing access to shooting and editing equipment. You will be put “in the loop” regarding networking and work opportunities, with weekly emailings. Access to a large network of actors, makeup artists, producers, writers, set decorators and other help.
B. C. Film Commission;
http://www.bcfilmcommission.com/welcome.htm
Created in 1978 with a mandate to market the services of B.C. production, post-production and ancillary service companies to the international film and television industry, and to promote the province as a filming location. Spending by the motion picture industry in the province has grown from $12 million per year in the late 1970s to nearly $808 million in 1998. The B.C. Film Commission has been an integral part of maintaining this 21% per annum growth rate.
In 1998, more than 90% of the 250 feature films, television series, movies for television, pilots and commercials shot in the province received location scouting, production and/or library support from the B.C. Film Commission. Branch of the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture. Employs a staff of ten.
British Columbia Film;
http://www.bcfilm.bc.ca/index.html
British Columbia Film was established by the provincial government in 1987 as a privately managed, nonprofit society to administer funding intended to expand and diversify the cultural industries of independent film and video production in British Columbia.
Capilano College;
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca
Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC,
Canada V7J 3H5
Professional Film Studies Department
The Professional Film Studies department at Capilano College offers full-time credit programs in professional film studies, professional development courses and part-time courses evenings and weekends in Continuing Education.
Developed specifically to meet the needs of the film industry, Professional Film Studies at Capilano College focuses on training needs identified through consultation with unions, professional organizations and College faculty.
Full-time Professional Film Studies
Professional Film Studies Program Professional Acting for the Camera Program Entry Level Craft Training Programs:
Costuming for Theatre and Film Basic Make-up for Film and Television Film Electrical Training Course
For more information or to request a detailed brochure on full-time programs call 990-7868.
For more information contact the Film Studies coordinator, Bob Morris, by email: bmorris@capcollege.bc.ca. For a copy of the new Continuing Education or Professional Film Studies calendar call (604) 984-4901. For a copy of a full-time Film Studies brochure or more information about the full-time programs call (604) 990-7868.
Capilano College Digital Animation Program;
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/digi/index.html
E-mail: toons4lcapcollege.bc.ca
Contact: Don Perro Classical animation training specifically for creative careers in the traditional and computer animation industry.
“Located in Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada we offer a 32 week intensive computer animation training program. Bring your imagination to life in 3D!”
Capilano College the Commercial Animation Program;
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/magic/anim
“In the past ten years, animation has become a growth industry in Vancouver. The success of animation television series and major film productions has created an increasing demand for skilled animation artists.”
“In British Columbia, the commercial animation industry has been limited by a shortage of trained commercial animators. The Commercial Animation Program prepares students for employment in the animation industry, specifically in the area of classical (character) animation.”
“The program focus is on drawing skills and studio procedures in the production of animated commercials, television series, computer game design, and production of feature films. The program works closely with producers of traditional and computer animation to meet the industry’s need for skilled animators and animation designer.
Capilano College Professional Film Studies;
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/continuinged/film/
“The Professional Film Studies department at Capilano College offers full-time credit programs in professional film studies, professional development courses and part-time courses evenings and weekends in Continuing Education.
Developed specifically to meet the needs of the film industry, Professional Film Studies at Capilano College focuses on training needs identified through consultation with unions, professional organizations and College faculty.”
Capilano College FilmWorks 2000;
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/continuinged/film/filmwork/filmwork.html
“FilmWorks combines a series of courses to give students an understanding of the film-making process from concept to completion.
Courses are offered throughout the year and may be taken in any order. A completion certificate will be issued to participants at the end of each course.”
Centre for Arts and Technology – Kelowna;
http://www.digitalartschool.com/
Centre for Arts and Technology; email: kelowna@digitalartschool.com
Suite 100 – 1632 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC, Canada, V1Y7T2 Phone: 250-860-2787 or toll free at 1-866-860-2787 Fax: 250-712-1083
Where Talent Meets Creativity The Centre for Arts and Technology is an industry leading and respected Digital Arts School in Canada with industry designed diplomas in 3D Animation, Digital Filmmaking, Audio Engineering, Event and Talent Management, Graphic and Digital Media Design, 3D Game Animation, Interior Design, Network Security and other emerging entertainment industry and information technology careers. In the Centre’s Digital Filmmaking Program you’ll gain a foundation in film production techniques, theory and procedures of modern film and video production including equipment, crew positions and protocols necessary to work as crew members on film, video or TV location shoots.
Our program also prepares you for work as a non-linear digital editor or for the pursuit of individual creative or entrepreneurial visions as an independent filmmaker, corporate/commercial production, and documentary filmmaking. Training includes non-linear editing, compositing and visual effects techniques with industry quality software technology. You will gain real-world experience by working on various projects that cover the entire production process, acting as a crew member on a number of shoots, in studio and on location. In the post-production process you will edit and composite on professional non-linear stations. Upon graduation of the program you will demonstrate traits shared by all independent filmmakers: personal drive, a passion for filmmaking, and a strong work ethic. Earn your Digital Filmmaking Professional Diploma in only 15 months*. [*12 months with approved post-secondary prerequisites and/or completion of 3 months foundation studies
Columbia Academy;
http://www.columbia-academy.com
Columbia Academy 1295 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3X8 Phone: (604) 736-3316 or Toll-Free in North America: 1-800-665-9283 Fax: (604) 731-5458
E-Mail: administration@columbia-academy.com
FAST TRACK Video & Film Production Program A one-year, Hands-On intensive training program covering all aspects of video and film production. Students work on a minimum of six real projects: Commercial, Music Video, Corporate Video, Documentary, Short Film, and Multi-Camera Event in order to gain experience in a broad range of production forms and graduate with an outstanding demo reel.
Students choose their own specialty training area: Director, Producer, Production (camera, lighting, sound), or Post-Production, and obtain a high level of skill in their chosen field by working not only on class projects, but on their own projects, on other students’ projects, and on client projects. At Columbia Academy, students learn by doing.
Columbia Academy is locally owned and has been in continuous operation since 1967, launching the careers of thousands of successful graduates.
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design;
http://www.eciad.bc.ca/eciadMain/programs/media/filmvideo.htm
1399 Johnston St.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R9
(604) 844-3800
Fax: (604) 844-3801
Media Ads: film / video / sound/ film & computer animation / media history / / photography / special effects / broadcast design / story boarding
Gateway to media in B.C.;
http://www.film.bc.ca/
“Vancouver, British Columbia is the third largest film production area in North America. This growth has lead the Canadian Government to introduce tax incentives for production outside of the lower mainland and the Vancouver area. The southwest tip of Vancouver Island is primed to become the film production place to take advantage of this tax break.
On this site you’ll find information and resources for productions of any type. This is an open website with links to Film Commissions, Associations, Societies and Councils throughout BC.
This site is located on Vancouver Island, a member of the Vancouver Island Film Association (VIFA). It has extensive listings for: Victoria, Metchosin, Langford, Esquimalt and Sooke. This area has a populace with high technical capabilities in the fields of animation, pre and post production. Add to this the “best weather in the world” and it makes Sooke and surrounding areas of Vancouver Island some of the most spectacular locations on earth!”
Gulf Islands Film and Television School;
Gulf Islands Film and Television School
C-12, S-43
Galiano Island BC
VON 1PO
Phone 250.539.5729
Toll Free 800.813.9993
Email gifts@gulfislands.com
Fax 250.539.3290
Mailing Address S-43, C-12, RR#2, Galiano Island, BC CANADA V0N 1P0
Registrar registrar@giftsfilms.com
Project Development projects@giftsfilms.com
Distribution distribution@giftsfilms.com
Webmaster atef_abdelkefi@hotmail.co
The Gulf Islands Film & Television School is more than a school – we are a film, video & animation production hub. Located on beautiful Galiano Island, BC, Canada, we offer intensive live-in programs throughout the year for youth and adults. Under the close mentorship of award-winning media professionals, our students are immersed in all aspects of the production process. Every student comes away from the program with a well-rounded set of creative skills and an original video to add to their portfolio. Our mission is to give students the means to fulfill their vision and talent, then sit back and watch as they astound us.
Langara Digital Film Production Program;
Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2Z6 Conatct Information: Annat Kennet, Program Coordinator
E-mail: akennet@langara.bc.ca
Tel: 604.323.5561
The Digital Film Production Program is a unique comprehensive professional training program offering 2 outstanding programs, a 14 week accelerated learning full-time certificate program and a part-time evening and weekend certificate program.
The full-time program has three intakes a year and is limited to 12 students. Sessions begin: September 12th 2005 January 9th 2006 May 8th 2006
The part-time program is flexible and runs on evenings and weekends. Students can choose individual courses or take the complete certificate. However, the certificate program has been designed to ensure that students wishing to enter the film industry will be fully prepared to do so with comprehensive training and a portfolio. Students are encouraged to meet with the program coordinator and plan which courses are best suited for them.
Langara College Film Arts Program;
http://www.langara.bc.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/film-arts/index.html
Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2Z6 For more information please: Call the Department Chair at 604.323.5024 Call the Counselling Department at 604.323.5221
or send us an email;
adrysdale@langara.bc.ca
“Film Arts is an eight-month intensive, collaborative and comprehensive program for students with previous experience or education wishing to work in film as actors, writers, and/or directors. The development and inspiration for the Film Arts Program grew out of Langara’s Theatre Arts/Studio 58 Program and its successful conservatory approach to training actors and production personnel in theatre.
The Film Arts Program offers three streams of study: Acting, Writing and Directing.
Students collaborate on projects and engage in intensive study in their own craft area. Courses in film studies, industry practices, the principles and business of film production, and career preparation will give students in all streams the knowledge to embark on creative film careers.
Instructors are working professionals who bring their expertise and experience into the classroom. The Film Arts Program is for dedicated students committed to imaginative exploration and to honing and upgrading their skills and knowledge in film.
Students graduate with a high degree of proficiency in their chosen stream and are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and practical skills to ensure success”
Pacific Audio Visual Institute;
http://www.pacificav.com/
Pacific Audio Visual Institute 34 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1M7 Canada Call Toll Free 1 800 601.PAVI
Phone Number: 604.873.4853 Toll-free: 1-800-601-PAVI Fax Number: 604.873.4295 General Email: info@pacificav.com
Film & Digital Arts Diploma Program
PAVI’s Film & Digital Arts Program has become a leading Vancouver film program. Our comprehensive curriculum covers film production & financing, screenwriting, directing, lighting, editing, cinematography, contracts & union law, guilds and unions, film set and TV set skills, new media, film history, and more. The depth and range of course content, combined with the dedication and enthusiasm of our industry professional instructors and guests, have made PAVI a top choice for film industry education.
Film & Digital Arts is a one-year, three-semester program consisting of 948 hours of hands-on and classroom instruction. The program includes 12 courses, with 79 hours per course, and four courses taught per semester. Students may take advantage of 2250 hours of lab time over and above their classroom hours. Career management is an integral part of the curriculum; the objective is for graduates to leave the program with a professional portfolio, and a network of industry contacts already in place. Qualified students may apply for an industry internship while in school, and PAVI refers top graduates for industry positions as they become available.
Praxis centre for Screenwriters;
http://www.praxisfilm.com/Home.html
The Mews – #300, 12 Water Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1A5 Phone 604-682-3100
Fax 604-682-7909
E-mail info@praxisfilm.com
“Praxis Centre for Screenwriters is a nonprofit organization devoted to the professional development of Canadian screenwriters and filmmakers. Located in Vancouver, Canada, we serve to support and stimulate the production of innovative Canadian feature films though screenplay and screenwriter development.
Founded in 1986, Praxis is a part of the School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University Screenwriter/director Patricia Gruben has been director of Praxis since its creation, and is assisted by Doreen Holmes.”
Selkirk College International Digital Film Program;
Selkirk College 820 Tenth St., Nelson, British Columbia, Canada V1N 3J1 Phone: 250-365-1282 Fax: 250-365-5410
INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL FILM
International Education Department & School of Digital Media, Music and Information Technology Program Summary
The International Digital Film Program is an intensive two-semester advanced diploma program offered on the 10th Street campus. It addresses the growing trend toward, independent film-making, and increased interest in cross-cultural film content, approaches and experiences. The program provides training in digital film planning, creation and production, with an emphasis on documentary and independent film. Internationalization of course content and delivery is integral to the program. Students have the option of participating in a study abroad experience as part of their final project.
Program Objectives The International Digital Film Program primarily prepares graduates to work in the steadily growing area of independent film. Graduates of the program also have varied career opportunities according to their areas of specialization and expertise. There are opportunities for graduates to pursue entry-level positions within the Canadian film industry.
Admission Requirements Applicants must have successfully graduated from a degree or diploma program from a recognized institution, or have completed at least two years of post-secondary education. Prior coursework, and/or work experience in the area of multimedia production, fine arts, photography and/or video is required. Applicants without the required pre-requisites will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants lacking sufficient technical knowledge will be required to complete a technical orientation session prior to the beginning of the fall semester and/or additional coursework.
Courses; Screenwriting, Systems and Logistics, Global Film Studies, Beginning Editing, Advanced Editing, Sound for Film, Technical Fundamentals, After Effects, Directing and Cinematography, Business for Film.
Fees Canadian Students: $4,500/semester International Students $5,500/semester
Contact; Cara Weston, International Education Phone: 250-365-1282 email: cweston@selkirk.ca Jason Taylor, School of Digital Media, Music and Information Technology Phone: 250-505-1305 email: jtaylor@selkirk.ca
Simon Fraser University;
http://www.sfu.ca/sca/Film/Film.html
School for the Contemporary Arts
Burnaby, BC
V5A IS6
(604) 291 3363
Fax: (604) 291-5907
Director: Owen Upderhill Instructors: Colin Browne, Rob Groeneboer, Patricia Gruben, Jacqueline Levitin, Mark Smith, Chris Welsby.
“The major in Film is designed to develop the skills that students need to become independent film makers, with an emphasis on the writing and production of original work, informed by a familiarity with film history, criticism and theory.
We approach technical training as a necessary component of film making. We also endeavor to teach professional skills which will give the students some foundation for work in the film industry. All three goals are served by film production courses in first, second and fourth year, and by elective courses at the third-year level in cinematography, screenwriting, film sound, directing and acting, and production management. We also have three video production courses.”
University of British Columbia, Department of Theatre and Film
FILM PRODUCTION PROGRAM (604) 822-6037 film@interchange.ubc.ca
UBC Film Mandate At the UBC Film Production Program, our objective is to develop the student’s intellectual, creative and technical skills as they prepare to embark on professional careers in the film industry. Courses provide students with core disciplines and filmic knowledge as well as practical experience in filmmaking. BFA and Diploma students produce and work on several films while in the Program. As their thesis, MFA students make an original film. The Film Production faculty is made up of dedicated working professionals who maintain strong connections to the Vancouver film, television and new media industries. Degrees offered: BFA, DIPLOMA, MFA in Film Production, MFA Film/Creative Writing
BFA: Students learn the techniques, practices and theory of 16mm and digital filmmaking in lectures, technical seminars and through working on collaborative film projects. There are options to study more deeply in the areas of documentary filmmaking, alternative cinema, screenwriting and producing.
MFA: The MFA in Film Production Program focuses on the areas of directing, screenwriting and producing for students who already have a comprehensive background in filmmaking and wish to pursue a specific creative or intellectual vision in an academic environment.
UBC Theatre-Film Production Program 6358 University Blvd Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 www.film.ubc.ca
Vancouver Film School;
VFS Administration & Admissions Office 2nd Floor – 198 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 1H2 Phone: 604-685-5808 or toll free in North America 1-800-661-4101 Fax: 604-685-5830
Making Films With Purpose Film is the universal cultural experience of our times. Because of its beauty and capacity to weave together visual, intellectual, and aural experiences, we rely on filmmakers to interpret the meaning of events in our own lives, and in the world. Making films is a collaborative process which unites cinematography, directing, producing, scriptwriting, post-production, and design. As a studio that teaches, VFS houses all the departments to produce films at a professional level.
We integrate student productions with Sound Design, Acting, Writing, and Makeup departments, so that you graduate with a quality of practical expertise and professional skills most students of film wait years to experience.
Victoria Motion Picture Film School;
Victoria Motion Picture School Ltd. 751 Discovery Street Victoria, BC., V8T 1H1, CA ph: 250.381.3032 / Toll Free 1.888.522.FILM www.vicfilm.com / vmps@vicfilm.com
THE PREVIEW – In 2002, British Columbia film industry revenues have well exceeded the billion-dollar mark. This growth has created more career opportunities than ever before. But working in the trenches of the film industry is not a career for everyone. If you think you can handle a constantly changing work environment, long hours and often demanding work, then this is the career for you!
THE FIRST STEP -to a career in motion picture production or performance on the screen is professional training. There are many training facilities offering programs in production or performance…so why choose Victoria Motion Picture School (VMPS)? The Picture -VMPS understands the depth of your time and financial investment, so we keep it simple. We operate on one basic principle…
Real World Motion Picture Training leads to Real World Motion Picture Jobs
Entry level positions in the film industry have very specific requirements. Our goal at VMPS is not only to meet these requirements, but to exceed them. Successful graduates are extremely well equipped for their first job in the fastest growing industry in British Columbia.
The Credits – VMPS has gone to great lengths to ensure you receive a professional and thorough education in motion picture production and performance for the screen. The instructors and staff come from a variety of backgrounds, experience, training and education. Their mentoring approach to instruction help guide our students in developing the necessary attitudes, skills and practical experience required by the Motion
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