Intermediate Diploma Film and Television Production
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Program Overview
The Intermediate Diploma Film and Television Production is designed for aspiring and early career professional filmmakers, creative artists, technicians and specialists in post-production disciplines, wishing to enhance practical production techniques in cinema courses.
The diploma students will take the same courses and be in the same classes with the BA degree students and will be evaluated using the same factors including completed assignments and projects, attendance, participation in classes and collaboration with classmates.
During your study, you will be immersed in the full filmmaking process - from the first spark of an idea in pre-production, through the creative intensity of production, to the final polish in post-production.
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Learning Objectives
- Develop creative and technical production skills through progressive, practice-based learning experiences.
- Prepare graduates to work ethically, responsibly, and collaboratively within professional film and television production environments.
- Build foundational and specialized filmmaking knowledge
- Develop practical directing and cinematography skills
- Instill professionalism and collaborative working practices
- Ensure readiness for roles in the film and television industry
Assessment Methods
- Coursework exercises, assignments, projects, in-class participation and collaboration, work quality, and exams.
Admission Criteria
- Creative Video Submission (Required): Applicants must submit a filmed scene or short film with a maximum duration of three (3) minutes, demonstrating their creative and storytelling abilities.
- Creative Portfolio (Optional): Applicants may submit a PDF portfolio showcasing previous creative work (e.g., scripts, storyboards, photography, visual art, or other relevant projects) to further demonstrate their artistic potential.
Admission requirements, program structures, and program-specific requirements are subject to review and may be updated or changed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are advised to visit the program page at the time of admission for the most current information.
What to Expect
- You will work through every stage of the filmmaking process while building technical expertise and creative confidence.
- Camera operations, technical and creative storytelling
- Production skills (film and sound editing, research, management, leadership, working collaboratively with classmates to successfully meet projects' objectives)
- Script and scene work (script breakdowns, director roles)
- Management (roles & responsibilities, production paperwork, software tools)
Career Path After the Program
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Line producer or location manager
- Camera Operator or Camera Assistant
- Assistant Editor or Post-Production Assistant
- Art Department Assistant or Set Design Assistant
- Boom Operator or Sound Assistant
- Script Assistant, Writers' Room Assistant, or Script Analyst
- Production Assistant for Documentary, Digital Media, or Online Content
- Assistant for Commercial or Advertising Productions