Advanced Filmmaking – Digital Content Creation

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Take your filmmaking skills to the next level by learning contemporary digital content and interactive storytelling techniques to create productions for a range of audiences. You will develop advanced skills in all phases of content creation.

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Credential

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Duration

Two semesters

Start Date(s)

September (Fall)

Locations

Belleville

Open to

International Students

Domestic Students

CIP Code

09.0702

Find your career

Canada’s digital economy is growing at a rapid pace, much faster than the rest of the economy, and is already a bigger staple than industries such as mining, forestry and oil and gas.

Have freelancer or entrepreneurial aspirations? Want to work in the entertainment industry or with a media agency? Our faculty’s breadth of expertise will prepare you to grow your career in the burgeoning digital landscape.

Gain the knowledge and specialized skills needed to embark on your filmmaking journey in the motion picture and video industry:

Motion picture camera operator
Sound effects operator
Gaffer
Director
Assistant director
Production manager
Production department head
Business operator
Film/TV producer
Production assistant
Jr. Producer
Film/TV editor
Camera assist
Grip
Production designer
Junior editor/edit assist
Film/TV data technician
Script supervisor/script editor

Is it for you?

You may enjoy filmmaking and digital content creation if you are the kind of person who:

Enjoys working on short-term projects.
Likes to travel and work in a variety of locations.
Keeps up to date with current industry equipment and new technologies.
Recognizes the importance of marketing, networking, relationship building, interacting and collaborating with other industry professionals.
Is a self-starter who enjoys being in control of their own earning potential.

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Explore the basic aspects of interactive storytelling to create video productions for a range of audiences and effectively analyze issues and emerging trends affecting the evolution of film and digital content.

This hands-on, industry-driven program explores every aspect of filmmaking and digital content creation:

Advanced camera equipment operation used in digital film and TV productions.
Audio recording and post-production techniques for film, video and digital content creation projects in accordance with professional standards.
Development and evaluation of scriptwriting for film and digital content creation to meet project requirements.
Creative leadership for feature films and digital content creation projects to meet client needs.
In-depth knowledge and familiarity in working with Adobe Creative Cloud products.
Professional editing skills, digital file management and organizational skills.
Develop co-productions in accordance with domestic and international treaties.
Identify and create grant and fundraising proposals for Canadian and international film and television industry.
Distribute completed projects via Canadian and international film, video and web-based distribution systems.
Plan, schedule, budget and manage location sites for various types of film and digital content projects in accordance with safety, legal and professional standards.

Finish your studies with a four-week field placement:

Placement possibilities include, but are not limited to, CBC, Bell TV, Rogers Sportsnet, TSN, Citytv, CTV, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, Shaw Media, Ross Video, Gusto TV, Dome Productions, independent film and TV studios and production companies, and many more.

Outstanding faculty make the difference

Learn from a diverse, skilled and accessible faculty team with experience at Canada’s major broadcasters, production companies and international sporting events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, professional hockey and football, and the X Games.
Professors’ wide-ranging roles in the industry include: reporter; director; producer; camera operator; film set key grip; graphics and motion graphics designer; director of photography; broadcast journalist; TV producer; documentary producer; production executive; writer; videographer; features producer; film and TV editor; studio camera operator; technical consultant; fiber optic technician; and lighting director/designer.
Consultation with an advisory committee of national industry leaders ensures the program stays up to date with changes in this ever-evolving industry.

Courses

ADVF1002 Advanced Production Techniques 1

Students will develop a toolkit of production techniques in advanced areas of production. Sophisticated production, lighting, camera in departmental head roles.

ADVF1003 Cluster-Based Production 1

Using advanced content creation skills, students will pre-produce and produce stories for a range of community organizations and initiatives.

ADVF1000 Major Production 1

Students will focus on the pre-production and production of a long-format drama, comedy, or studio-based digital series which will be told across multiple platforms.

ADVF1010 Placement Preperation

Learners will research work placement opportunities with support from Faculty. With a focus on professional job package creation and branding, students will begin to learn how to effectively market themselves as content creators.

ADVF1001 Specialization Production 1

In this course, students will focus on key creative areas of filmmaking and digital content creation in a genre of their choosing. Students will work in crews on short-form productions through development, pre-production and production.

ADVF1004 The Business of Content Creation 1

Freelancing or operating a small business is a viable and growing segment of Canada's economy. Students will learn how to source work and funding opportunities and prepare budgets.

ADVF1007 Advanced Production Techniques 2

The toolkit of production techniques in advanced areas of production will be expanded to include post-production video and audio.

ADVF1008 Cluster-Based Production 2

Using the advanced content creation skills acquired in Semester 1, students will proceed to post-production, delivery and multi-platform distribution of community stories.

WKPL1034 Field Placement

Over four weeks, students will complete a placement of their choosing to build their experience in the workplace and build industry connections. The placement host will assess the student's performance, ability, and attitude in collaboration with faculty.

ADVF1005 Major Production 2

In this course, students will build on acquired skills focusing on the post-production phase of a long-format drama, comedy or studio-based digital series which will be told across multiple platforms.

PROF1029 Professional Portfolio

Learners will finalize preparations and secure their own work placement at an approved host, with support from faculty. This course will prepare students for expectations in the workplace and continue brand development work, including the creation of a demo/ sizzle reel highlighting their work in the program.

ADVF1006 Specialization Production 2

Continuing to focus on key creative areas of filmmaking and digital content creation in a genre of the student's choosing, students will work in a crew on the post-production phase of a short-form production.

ADVF1009 The Business of Content Creation 2

Students will continue to develop materials to market themselves, prepare pitches, navigate international co-productions, distribution deals and operate as a sole proprietor or corporation.

*Courses subject to change.

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Admission requirements

Required academic preparation

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a related field or related work experience in media studies or other related disciplines.

Graduates from non-media programs or graduates that have no prior postsecondary experience will require a portfolio or demo to demonstrate prior knowledge.

Additional requirements

Computer laptop with program-specific software package(s). Specific computer requirements will be recommended.

International students

Learn more about admission requirements for international applicants and how to apply.

This program may be PGWP-eligible. Learn more and explore Loyalist’s PGWP-aligned programs.

Costs

Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
Total: $4,089.08

Additional costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

*Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change. Please visit the Tuition and fees page for a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies.

Paying for college

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Approximate costs (2024 – 25)

International Tuition: $15,000
Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,367
Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
Total: $17,026

Additional costs, such as supplies, travel and parking, may be incurred during workplace visits, etc.

Paying for college

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