Script to Screen - Advanced Television and Film
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 6429 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,837 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,164), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants will be considered with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years / 8 credits and in good academic standing) and relevant work experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will submit: - A current resumé and a letter of intent that will be used as a basis of discussion on program expectations - A portfolio of work. One of:
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Overview
The Script to Screen – Advanced Television and Film program at Centennial College offers a comprehensive, in-depth and hands-on understanding of what goes into developing and producing quality feature films and TV shows.
This multidisciplinary two-semester post-graduate program — facilitated by the School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design in the hub of Toronto’s film and television district — will be especially beneficial for writers, directors, producers, editors, actors, and other film and television craftspeople who want to expand their industry knowledge.
The major focus of the first semester will be on creating, pitching, outlining, developing, drafting and polishing production-ready short film scripts. During the second semester, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare, perform in, shoot and/or post several of these productions.
Additionally, Script to Screen – Advanced Television and Film will see you deconstructing classic films, television shows and scripts of all genres. The program will also provide advanced instruction from industry professionals in your major and minor areas of craft interest, along with extensive employment information.
Career opportunities
- Director
- Assistant director
- Trainee assistant director
- Personal assistant to the director
- Cinematographer
- Camera operator
- Assistant camera operator
- Lighting and grip department technician
- Lighting or grip assistant
- Dolly grip
- Audio technician
- Assistant audio technician
- Producer
- Associate producer
- Production manager
- Production coordinator
- Assistant production coordinator
- Production assistant
- Location coordinator or assistant
- Office assistant
- Personal assistant to the producer
- Screenwriter
- Script coordinator/story department coordinator
- Trainee/junior story editor/story researcher
- Personal assistant to the showrunner
- Script reader
- Editor
- Assistant editor
- Sound editor
- Assistant sound editor
- Personal assistant to the series lead/star