Graduate Certificate in Advanced Filmmaking
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 14,458 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $33,474.89 for international students
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Introduction
Filmmaking starts with your imagination and a passion for storytelling. The Advanced Filmmaking program gives you the practical skills and knowledge you need to join the film and television industry in a variety of positions. Learning from industry professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in all stages of production. You won’t just be learning about films, you’ll be making them at Fanshawe's state-of-the-art film school.
Your Learning Experience
Write, direct, shoot, and edit multiple films in this exciting and challenging filmmaking program. Your prior technical, theoretical, and creative knowledge will be built on as we introduce you to the wide range of possibilities available as a part of a filmmaking crew.
Students are exposed to the breadth of crew positions spanning pre-production through post-production. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter the film and television industry in a variety of jobs.
Our industry-trained and connected faculty will guide you through the technical and artistic aspects of documentary and narrative filmmaking, as you produce short films in collaboration with classmates and students in other programs. One-on-one mentorships with faculty through each stage of production are a cornerstone of this program.
Gain a strong understanding of the Canadian film industry, learn from our esteemed guest lecturers and network with industry experts, and gain professional experience through a semester-long internship.
The Advanced Filmmaking program is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program with three semesters, which builds upon the student’s previous diploma/degree and skills. Students have opportunities to work in cross-functional, collaborative teams to create both narrative and documentary films.
All phases of digital filmmaking will be experienced, including pre-production, production, and post-production. Throughout the filmmaking process, students will collaborate with classmates as well as students in other college programs such as television, acting, visual effects & editing, audio post-production, fashion, and others.
Students learn on and work with state-of-the-art equipment; gaining skills in camera operation with 4k Industry-standard equipment & production gear and editing in Avid Media Composer. No matter your technical background, you will be brought up to speed early and make films right away.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- FILM-6001 ---- Documentary Film History & Theory
- BUSI-6004 ---- The Business of Media
- COMM-6047 ---- Writing for Media
- FILM-6019 ---- The People & the Process
- FILM-6016 ---- Cinematography 1
- FILM-6023 ---- Editing 1
- FILM-6020 ---- Production 1
- FILM-6021 ---- Production Sound
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- FILM-6015 ---- Canadian Narrative Cinema
- DEVL-6013 ---- Career Planning
- MKTG-6014 ---- Marketing & Distribution
- FILM-6008 ---- Production Logistics
- FILM-6017 ---- Cinematography 2
- FILM-6010 ---- Editing 2
- FILM-6011 ---- Directing
- FILM-6022 ---- Production 2
- DEVL-6023 ---- Project Development 2
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- FILM-6014 ---- Internship/Capstone Independent Study
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 13 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create narrative and documentary films, television productions, and other media (such as webcasts) that illustrate the application of aesthetic and theoretical principles of filmmaking;
- Identify and develop stories and scripts for narrative and documentary films and other media, for both general and specific audiences;
- Plan and apply appropriate pre-production techniques to prepare for the efficient and cost-effective production of narrative and documentary films and other media;
- Produce and direct narrative and documentary films and other media to commercial, technical, legal, and ethical standards by working independently or in a crew;
- Operate digital cameras, audio, editing, and lighting equipment during the creation of documentary and narrative films and other media;
- Produce market-ready narrative and documentary films and other media by collaborating with post-production experts;
- Plan media-marketing/distribution strategies for a variety of venues and formats;
- Lead co-workers and others in all phases of film development, through the application of superior communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Advanced Filmmaking program have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the creative, dynamic, and exciting film and television industry as independent filmmakers, media content creators, directors, producers, or freelance crew members.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Advanced Filmmaking Program
Production (Office):
Where all of the planning and organizing happens ahead of production and during. Responsible for logistics of the productions, distributing shooting schedules and scripts, organizing equipment and supplies as well as coordinating travel, accommodation, and work permits for cast and crew.
Some careers in this area are Office Production Assistant, Production Coordinator, and Production manager.
Production (Set):
Film Crew – anything from camera assistant to set dresser, just look at the credits at the end of a film. In AFM we will help you find the area that interests you, and you will earn a certificate allowing you to apply for work on IATSE shoots; IATSE is the largest film crew union in the country.
Some careers in this area are Camera assistant, Grip, Electric, Set dresser, and Production Assistant.
Post-production:
Depending on the size of the project, you could see yourself working as an editor or assistant editor. Picture editing, Colouring, or creating Visual Effects; These positions can be freelance or full-time.
Some careers in this area are Assistant Editor, Picture Editor, Sound Editor, Colourist, and VFX artist.
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