Film and Media Production
Live your passion for modern digital filmmaking with a career in the film production industry.
- Students work as a crew to perform all roles across a standard production and develop their own film
- Program concludes with a red carpet film premiere event at our Algonquin Commons Theatre that friends and family can attend
- Graduate with a portfolio of your work to show potential clients and employers
Program Availability and Schedule
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Winter 2025
No
Fall 2025
Yes
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Program Summary
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Work Integrated Learning
This accelerated two-year Film and Media Production Ontario College Diploma program, delivered over three academic periods (semesters), 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....(read more)
Overview
Live your passion for modern digital filmmaking with a career in the film production industry.
This accelerated two-year Film and Media Production Ontario College Diploma program, delivered over three academic periods (semesters), 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.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ENL1813M
Course Name:
Communications 1
Course Description:
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-orient... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3101
Course Name:
Cinematography I
Course Description:
Lighting and camera angle play an important role in how an image is interpreted. Through hands-on activities, students learn the basics of s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3102
Course Name:
Production Lab 1
Course Description:
A film and television production is a collection of moving parts. Students work together in groups to create film/video projects using the c... + Read More
Hours:
98.0
Code:
TVA3103
Course Name:
Film Theory
Course Description:
Reflecting on what has been done before is the key to creating something new. Students examine many genres of film with the goal of apprecia... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3105
Course Name:
Editing and Audio Workflow I
Course Description:
A film really starts to take shape in the edit suite. Students learn the basic theory and techniques of storytelling with moving images usin... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3106
Course Name:
Production Management 1
Course Description:
Business and entrepreneurial skills are critical in the development, management and marketing of productions, whether it is a relatively low... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3107
Course Name:
Scriptwriting 1
Course Description:
A script for professional film and television projects follows a strict set of formatting guidelines and standards. Students study the vario... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3108
Course Name:
Motion Graphics 1
Course Description:
Modern film and television production rely heavily on the constructed image, an image that is created and animated inside a computer rather ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED1421
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3201
Course Name:
Cinematography 2
Course Description:
A camera move can steer an audience's point of view and the lighting shows them where to look. Students learn advanced lighting techniques a... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3202
Course Name:
Production Lab 2
Course Description:
A film and television production is huge undertaking. Breaking a production into smaller tasks is essential to completion. Using short film ... + Read More
Hours:
98.0
Code:
TVA3203
Course Name:
Film Theory II
Course Description:
Modern cinema is composed of the rich legacy bequeathed to us by a long list of avant-garde filmmakers. Students examine the cinematic aesth... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3205
Course Name:
Editing and Audio Workflow II
Course Description:
Editing video in large film and television projects is more complex than simply arranging the timing and sequence of different shots. It is ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3206
Course Name:
Production Management 2
Course Description:
From cost reports to negotiating crew and talent, advanced training for emerging producers and production managers is provided. Students acq... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3207
Course Name:
Scriptwriting II
Course Description:
The writing department has different obligations in a television series than in a feature film. Students write for a variety of television g... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3208
Course Name:
Motion Graphics 2
Course Description:
When seamlessly integrated with live-action footage, motion graphics have the ability to transform the viewer's perception of reality and en... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED1421
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3302
Course Name:
Production Lab 3
Course Description:
Taking a script and turning it into a film requires a lot of professionals and processes. Building on previous knowledge and skills, student... + Read More
Hours:
100.0
Code:
TVA3304
Course Name:
Employment Preparation and Portfolio Development
Course Description:
Entering the job market in creative fields can be a daunting task for new graduates. Emphasis is placed on enabling students to properly sho... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3305
Course Name:
Field Placement
Course Description:
The classroom can only take a student so far in understanding the wide range of specialized roles available to them in the film industry. St... + Read More
Hours:
140.0
Code:
TVA3301
Course Name:
Advanced Cinematography and Lighting
Course Description:
Students hone their field production skills with the goals of becoming a sound recordist, grip, lighting director or cinematographer. Indust... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
TVA3303
Course Name:
Advanced Post-Production Workflow
Course Description:
Editing, sound design and colour correction are specialized areas of production. Without a proficient post-production team, an excellent scr... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED1421
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
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.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Operate industry standard production equipment to create and deliver digital film content for multiple platforms.
- 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.
- Manage schedules and budgets in the creation, marketing and distribution of digital film, video and/or screen-based productions.
- Apply fundamental camera and lighting techniques to meet technical standards and enhance story-telling in the creation of independent digital film projects.
- Develop screen-based storytelling skills in order to create engaging film scripts with effective dialogue, structure and character development.
- Create a soundscape using appropriate music and sound effects to enhance screen-based project effectiveness.
- Adhere to current digital workflow techniques to ensure content delivery standards are met in the production and post-production stages.
- Enhance film vocabulary and develop a personal visual style by evaluating film classics and contemporary cinema.
- Conduct work safely in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2024/2025 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
- High-performance laptop $1,800-$2,500
- Textbooks $500
- Media/Storage $150
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee will be charged.
Program Eligibility
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- 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; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.
Application Information
FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
Program Code 1421X04FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro