Post-Secondary Broadcasting and Film Program: Details and Admission Criteria
A post-secondary program in broadcasting and film may help graduates find employment with radio and television stations, specialty channels, production companies, corporate and commercial TV/film production houses, feature and series film producers and web production companies. They are prepared to work in various aspects of broadcasting and film, such as preparation, production and post-production.
A post-secondary program in broadcasting and film may help graduates find employment with radio and television stations, specialty channels, production companies, corporate and commercial TV/film production houses, feature and series film producers and web production companies. They are prepared to work in various aspects of broadcasting and film, such as preparation, production and post-production.
The graduates of this program demonstrate the ability to
- Create new and original story ideas
- Prepare, manage and carry out creative production
- Make effective use of tools and processes for communicators
- Write for media
- Radio production and broadcast
- Manage media business
- Handle on-air promotions
- Screenwriting, editing and film making
The film and radio broadcast program is designed to help students gain both creative and technical skills required for films, television and radio. The program typically runs for three years and covers a wide range of subjects, including:
- Media: Theory, workplace and issues
- Imaging: Photography
- Tools and processes for communicators
- Communications
- Writing for media
- Camerawork and Lighting
- Radio production
- Film appreciation and analysis
- Editing
- TV studio
- Integrated media
- Sound to picture design
- Film making
- Screenwriting
- Media business and entrepreneurship
- Portfolio production
In this program, the students
- Develop an understanding of artistic and commercial aspects of radio broadcasting and film industry
- Gain experience of working in HDTV studios
- Develop an ability to work on digital equipment and systems
- Enhance their storytelling skills
Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the three-year, post-secondary broadcasting and film program, students will need:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- English Grade 12 C or University or equivalent
- To complete the broadcasting and film writing test
- To submit a portfolio demonstrating applicant’s ability to tell stories
- Two examples of media work (music video, audio, video, TV/film script and/or digital images) that the applicant has authored
- A resume including media related experience
- Two letters of recommendation
Graduates of this program can either choose to pursue their careers or opt for more advanced university degree programs by applying their academic rewards earned during this program towards further studies.
Choosing the Right Broadcasting School
There are a number of broadcasting schools in Canada. Unfortunately, not all offer industry exposure to students, which is a necessary requirement to seek entry level jobs in the industry after completion of the program. Therefore, it’s important to choose the right college in order to build rewarding careers in ever-evolving broadcasting and film industry.
Centennial College’s program in broadcasting and film offers a 15-week full-time and extensive industry field placement. The full-semester placement provides students with required exposure to a variety of industry practices and players.
Besides this, the college also allows students to participate in student films and TV as well as a student-produced news magazine TV show that airs live and online. In addition, the students also have an access to digital HD broadcast studios, equipment and systems. At Centennial College, they get ample opportunities to put their classroom learning into practice.
