Name: Advanced Film Production
Brand: Advanced Film Production

About

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Advanced Film Production is a full-time, two-year program that covers the five core areas of live-action filmmaking: Directing, Producing, Production Design, Cinematography, and Postproduction. You’ll gain deep knowledge in each area, explore the history and evolution of filmmaking, and learn how emerging technologies are shaping the craft today. By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and insight to bring your creative vision to life on screen.

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Admission requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, or

English 30-1, English 30-2 or equivalent, or

Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test

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Portfolio submission which should include a written submission (maximum 500 words) or a short video (maximum 5 minutes) based on the following:
- A short essay about a film you like and why (what makes you enjoy it)
- A short essay about the film you want to make
- A short essay about a film you saw and how you would change it
- A highlight reel or portfolio of work that you have created (maximum 5 minutes) and this video should be hosted on an online platform like YouTube or Vimeo (through a link)

Submissions must represent the original work of the applicant; if an item is a collaborative piece, list all contributors and describe your contribution. If you have questions or would like an informal pre-assessment of your portfolio, please email ceaportfolio@bowvalleycollege.ca. Watch this video for more information.

*Students who do not have adequate samples for the portfolio submission may wish to enroll in the Foundation in Entertainment Arts Certificate before pursuing a diploma.

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Tuition and fees

Term

Tuition fees

Additional fees

Total fees*

Term 1

$6,060

$605

$6,665

Term 2

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 3

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 4

$6,060

$605

$6,665

Term 5

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 6

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Estimated total tuition:

total cost

Term

Tuition fees

Additional fees

Total fees*

Term 1

$11,305

$605

$11,910

Term 2

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 3

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 4

$10,940

$605

$11,545

Term 5

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 6

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Estimated total tuition:

total cost

*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

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