Dissecting the Television and Film Business World for Career Success
Posted by Jason White on Thursday, May 15, 2014
Under: College Education
The business of TV and film is a huge one. Whether one works in the
mainstream or in the independent film and television production sector,
he or she must have knowledge of business affairs, accounting, business
development and production management/ producing to be successful.
Many film schools Toronto
has to offer only focus on one of these areas. However, at Centennial
College's Television and Film - Business offering, students are exposed
to an overview of the industry that is all encompassing. Students become
familiar with how important it is to have an entrepreneurial spirit and
a global outlook; the legal, financial and regulatory frameworks of the
industry; and producing in the current Canadian market. Here is a look
at some of the program's standout courses.
Production: Priding itself on offering students much hands-on practice,
the program includes this course, which covers the basics of the
production process and what goes on in front of and behind the camera,
and in the editing room. Students work in teams to plan, shoot and edit
short programs.
Business and Entrepreneurship: Strategic and tactical issues of setting
up a production company, opening shop and doing business are covered in
this course. As are the legal and financial challenges of operating a
small to medium sized business as well as the marketing and sales skills
necessary for that business to thrive.
Financing and Funding: Students examine the major public and private
Canadian funders, and how they work both on their own and in cooperation
with each other. As such, the CMF, federal and provincial tax credits
and other financing sources are covered in detail.
Team Building: Both TV and film projects require a disciplined and
supportive team. As such, students gain knowledge of the common
challenges and pitfalls that group dynamics bring. They also gain the
skills to address those issues and build efficient, collaborative teams.
Going Global: With the film and TV industries having no boundaries,
students learn about working with international partners including:
treaty co-productions, co-ventures, and non-treaty foreign
investment/co-productions. As a hands-on component, students engage in
case studies of successful international cooperation to examine the
challenges and benefits of working with international partners on
creative projects.
Another aspect that sets this program apart from other film programs in
Toronto is its last-semester field experience. This is an opportunity
for students to apply everything they have learned in the program to the
real world as they complete a nine-week field placement. Students are
placed at a film or television production company or related
organization (approximately two to three days per week) in a position
that relates to their career goals.
This unique Toronto film school requires applicants to have previously
completed a college advanced diploma (three years) or university degree
(three or four years) in any discipline. Additionally, those who present
a combination of partial post-secondary and work experience in related
field (film & television, communications, accounting and business
management) will be considered for admission.
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