Eligibility for admission to the Television and Film Creation program requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
1. High School
Provincial High School Graduation Diploma with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent
2. College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to
Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to
AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
Additional Admission Requirements
Applicant Portfolio Requirements
All applicants to the Television and Film Creation certificate program must submit a
visual portfolio and a
written statement as part of the admission requirements.
A
visual portfolio is a personal selection of the applicant’s work that shows the potential to build on demonstrated skills and aptitudes when in the program.
A
written statement is an opportunity for applicants to introduce themselves and communicate their interest, aptitude, relevant experience, and understanding of the program to which they are applying.
You will be notified how to submit your visual portfolio and written statement from the Register’s Office upon processing of your application.
The Visual Portfolio
The visual portfolio should consist of:
A sample of relevant work that relates to the stream to which you are applying in the College’s Film and TV programs.
The work sample may be one selection chosen from the following four options:
- a short film
- an excerpt of a short film
- a selection of excerpts comprising a reel
- a selection of 24 photographs
In the case of the first three options, your work sample should not exceed three (3) minutes’ maximum and not be less than sixty (60) seconds minimum. It should be submitted in one of the following file formats:
- MP4
- MOV
- MKV
- QuickTime
- Mpeg
- PDF
In the case of the fourth option, please use:
You will include a signed and witnessed declaration that you are the author of your submitted work. In the case where there are collaborators, you will state your role and likewise include a signed and witnessed declaration that the credit you are claiming is yours.
How to submit your Visual Portfolio
Video
Link
The preferred methodology is to provide our Admissions team with a video link to your portfolio. This can be achieved at vimeo.com, youtube.com, google docs, or any video sharing platform of your choice.
This link should be included at the end of your Written Statement.
If you are unable to provide a link, please contact Admissions and we will provide you with further direction.
Photos
Link
The preferred methodology is to provide our Admissions team with a photo link to your portfolio. This can be achieved at google docs, one drive, or any video sharing platform of your choice.
This link should be included at the end of your Written Statement.
If you are unable to provide a link, please contact Admissions and we will provide you with further direction.
The Written Statement
It is not necessary to have prior experience in film and TV to be suitable candidate for this program. With that in mind, please write a statement between 250 and 500 words in your own voice giving us a brief introduction to yourself and your interests.
Outline your current goals within the film and tv industry. This is an opportunity for you to present your unique life experience and personality as well as your value to the program. It is not a business letter. The document must be submitted as a PDF.
View the Application Portfolio Rubric for this program