Capilano University

Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Diploma

Capilano University

Faculty:Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Aboriginal Studies
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $12,673

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.



Scholarships:19
Careers:InfluencerCinematographers

Description:

The Indigenous Digital Filmmaking programs at CapU offer high quality creative and technical training for Indigenous students interested in film and TV production. 

Career opportunities in Indigenous film and TV production are growing. Our students come from all around the country to learn from experienced Indigenous instructors. 

You'll study everything from scriptwriting to shooting and post-production — and leave ready to start work. 

To earn your diploma, you'll need to complete both years of this program. Diploma students can apply to the third year of the Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts degreeat CapU. 

Graduates have gone on to crew across all production departments or work on their own productions. 

Careers:  

  • Camera operator 
  • Documentary filmmaker 
  • Editor 
  • Production manager 
  • Screenwriter 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Basic requirements 

    • High school graduation 

    Current high school students 

    Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

    Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. 

    Application Notes :

    English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio

    Program-specific requirements 

    • Interview 
    • Portfolio 

    Additional information 

    Applicants with sufficient work experience in the television, film or independent production industries may be admitted on a case-by-case basis to the second year of the program. 

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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