Cinematography for Film and Video Certificate Program

This is a one-year certificate program which helps students acquire a solid foundation in the art and craft of cinematography. The curriculum includes courses in the technical aspects of cinematography, short film projects and camera workshops.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to demonstrate basic skills associated with camera operator and director of photography for the film and video industry including independent films, commercials and television projects.

Admission Requirements

  • BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student status.

  • Completion of the Motion Picture Production Program Certificate or equivalent

  • English Language Requirement, TOEFL / ELA / IELTS / CAEL for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based requirement = 560, computer-based requirement = 220, internet-based requirement = 83, or English Language Assessment (ELA) requirement = 145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement = 6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment requirement (CAEL) = 70.

  • Interview

How to Apply

Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:

Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798

Fees and Expenses

Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.

Cinematography for Film and Video Certificate

First TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.00
Required:15.00
CINE 118Applied Cinematography for Film and Video I15.00
Second TermCourse CreditsRequired Credits
Credits15.00
Total Program Credits30.00
Required:15.00
CINE 119Applied Cinematography for Film and Video II15.00