Digital Cinematography
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Work on real film sets and make three short films in your first year.
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, College Drive – North Bay
The film industry is thriving in Canada and there is a growing need for skilled workers in this dynamic and exciting field. Learn hands-on the art of filmmaking using the latest digital technologies. This program is geared for the industry of today, and will immerse you in all aspects of production including cinematography, screenwriting, editing, post production techniques, lighting and sound, and directing. You will gain a solid foundation in cinematic storytelling and graduate with the tools you need to enter this rapidly-changing and evolving field.
Check out work from our Digital Cinematography program!
Your Future Career
- Director and producer
- Director of photography
- Picture editor
- Camera assistant
- Grip and lighting technician
- Sound operator
- Locations manager
What You Learn
- Directing, assistant directing and casting
- Scriptwriting and producing
- Cinematography, lighting and camera movement
- Production design and art direction
- Production processes and management
- Working at Heights Certification
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
DCM100 | Digital Cinematography I |
DCM110 | Writing Skills for Film and Media I |
DCM120 | Post Production I |
DCM170 | Production Process and Management I |
DCM175 | History of the Cinema |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (DC Sem 1) |
Semester 2
DCM200 | Digital Cinematography II |
DCM210 | Writing Skills for Film and Media II |
DCM220 | Post Production II |
DCM240 | Sound Production I |
DCM250 | Directing I |
DCM275 | Production Design |
Semester 3
DCM260 | Motion Graphics and Compositing I |
DCM320 | Advanced Post Production III |
DCM350 | Directing II |
DCM400 | Advanced Digital Cinematography I |
DCM470 | Producing a Short I |
Semester 4
DCM340 | Sound Production II |
DCM410 | Writing Skills for Film and Media III |
DCM420 | Advanced Post Production and Composite |
DCM450 | Directing III |
DCM390 | Documentary Film Making I |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (DC Sem 4) |
Semester 5
DCM500 | Applied Filmmaking I |
DCM590 | Portfolio Development |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (DC Sem 5) |
Semester 6
DCM600 | Applied Filmmaking II |
DCM640 | Post Production Mastering |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $3615.3 | $1234.09 | $400 | - | $5249.39 |
2 | $3615.3 | $1094.09 | - | - | $4709.39 |
3 | $3615.3 | $1094.09 | - | $300 | $5009.39 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $16514.9 | $1813.09 | $400 | - | $18727.99 |
2 | $16514.9 | $1673.09 | - | - | $18187.99 |
3 | $16514.9 | $1673.09 | - | $300 | $18487.99 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- Headphones, over the ear - apx. $80.00
- 2 SD cards (class 10 or better at 32 GB or greater) - apx. $100.00
- Winter Boots- apx. 100.00
- 2TB Portable Hard Drive (or 2x 1TB drives. USB 3.0 connection. Lacie Rugged drives are recommended) - apx. $200.00
- 36 AA Batteries - apx. $50.00
- Outdoor Clothing for Winter and Spring
- Computer with webcam and good internet connection (specifications coming)
- Fade In professional screenwriting software – apx.USD $50 (student pricing
- Criterion Channel – apx. CAD $14.63/mo
Note: This is required in semester one for DCM175 - Film History course. Required for 4 months total - Sept - Dec 2020
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Broadcasting – Television and Video Production – 8 months to complete
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Post Production – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
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