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Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery - September 2025
Lights... Camera... Action!
This is the call for everyone on set to spring into action. In live production, there are as many moving parts (or more!) happening behind the camera as in front of it. Without lighting, grip, camera, and set decoration, a film, video, or television production simply won’t see the light of day.
The technical production crew works like a well-oiled machine behind the scenes to ensure seamless takes that bring the director’s vision to life. Masters of integration, these technicians can often fill a number of roles on a live set, bringing together their knowledge of several disciplines to make good decisions that contribute to a project’s success.
Our Television and Film Technical Production Certificate will help you gain that knowledge, as you learn the technical aspects of television and film, including camera operation, lighting, rigging, props, set decoration, and sound work. This is a hands-on program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to effectively perform in this exciting industry.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s pristine and rugged landscape has made the province a sought-after location in the television and film industry, attracting productions big and small. Currently, the province has a reputation of producing high quality productions with a dedicated work force. National and international productions such as Hudson & Rex, Son of a Critch, Astrid and Lily Save the World, Frontier, Aquaman, and Peter Pan & Wendy have put the spotlight on our province, establishing that we have the capability and capacity to fully embrace and advance this industry.
After first completing a common semester, you will have the opportunity to specialize in one of the technical areas. During the Spring semester, you’ll participate in a cross-discipline film project, and a six-week field placement.
Technical production crews can work on any kind of live production project such as feature films, wildlife documentaries, sporting events or even game shows! Those who pursue this career path are able to fuse their creativity with expert technical skills to make sure what we see and hear on the screen is as colorful, lavish and powerful as possible.
Along with this certificate, all you’ll need is the aptitude to make quick decisions and the ability to move between tasks in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
You’ll also need a comfortable pair of shoes.
Program Highlights
- The most current program in its field designed and delivered by industry experts using real-world equipment and technology
- The opportunity to be introduced to a broad range of technical roles and then specialize in one
- Collaboration across programs in television and film projects
- Focuses on the practical application for job-ready skills
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment, tools and facilities
- Participate in realistic studio and outside shoots
- Completion of a field placement with industry
Did You Know?
- Canada is known as Hollywood North and is home to many large studio films and TV productions.
- In 2021, a cast and crew of approximately 150, including many local film workers, technicians, and artists, worked on the Walt Disney live-action adventure-fantasy, Peter Pan & Wendy, which was filmed on the Bonavista Peninsula.
- The filming of television show Frontier in NL (from 2016-2018) starring Jason Momoa, generated an economic output of more than $63 million, and created 539 full-time equivalent positions in NL. It also later led to Momoa’s major motion picture, Aquaman, being partially filmed in NL.
- Canadian content (film and television) production volume reached an all-time high in 2019-2020 of $9.3 billion and demand for content continues to rise.
- The industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is growing rapidly, as national and international production companies are seeking out exotic locations that add to production value.
- Canadian TV and film productions account for $5 billion in revenue and employ more than 244,500 people on a full-time basis.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation was created in 1997 with a mandate to grow and develop the provincial film and television industry and has since generated over $570 million in total production activity and more than 8,000 full time equivalent jobs.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively as part of a technical production team
- Model safe practices while operating tools and equipment
- Utilize appropriate methods and materials to perform tasks within their technical disciplines
- Collaborate with members of a production team to enable the creative expression of diverse ideas and concepts
- Demonstrate proper protocols and acceptable conduct on a set
- Break down a script according to the various needs of key departments
- Interpret call sheets and other industry specific documentation
- Adhere to legal principles, government legislation and regulations, copyright and contract requirements and professional and industry codes of conduct
- Establish professional networking and business relationships in the television and film community
CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the formal courses listed in the program of studies, students will acquire the following industry certifications throughout the program:
- WHMIS
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Fall Protection Training (16 hrs)
- Aerial Work Platform Training (8 hrs)
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- Occupational Health & Safety Committee
*Students should be aware that additional fees may apply to external certifications.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for employment in television and film in a variety of roles, including, but not limited to:
Lighting & Grip
- Daily Grip / Electric
- Rigging Grip / Rigging Electric
- Best Grip / Best Electric
- Dolly Grip
- Concert and conference Rigging
Set Design
- Production Assistant
- Props buyer
- Assistant Props
- Assistant Props maker
- On set Props
- Set Decoration buyer
- Set decorators
- On set dresser
- Set construction
- Scenic painter
- Assistant Greensperson
Camera
- Camera trainee
- 2nd Assistant Camera
- 1st Assistant Camera
- Video Assistant Operator
- Data Management Technician
- Digital Imaging Technician
- Camera Operator
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission to the Television and Film Technical Production program requires the applicant to meet one of the following five 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.
Applicant Requirement
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.