Motion Picture Arts Certificate Program
This program is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the basic functions of a film set and the professional practices of an industry-standard production. Areas of study include story development, pre-production, production, and post-production, with a focus on film crafts (camera, lighting, sound, grip, sets, props, etc.) technical skills and professional behaviour. Lecture, labs and project work will be combined to create a realistic and effective learning environment. The goal is to prepare students for an entry-level position in the professional motion picture industry and to provide a foundation for independent filmmaking. The certificate forms the 100-level of the Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts program and of the Motion Picture Arts diploma program.
This program is offered at the North Vancouver campus.
Major motion picture production in B.C. is a multi-million dollar
industry requiring well-trained personnel to fill its entry level
requirements. Further, the growth of B.C.'s independent film
industry must be fuelled by new, talented, and well-trained
filmmakers
The program is designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the film industry.
Upon successful completion of the certificate students should be able to:
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Describe the motion picture production process from concept to completion at an introductory level;
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Apply appropriate management practices and procedures;
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Develop small-scale project budgets;
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Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the roles of the producer, writer and director;
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Undertake proper set etiquette and crew team work;
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Understand the basic creative principles the writer uses to develop a screenplay;
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Be able to breakdown a screenplay for production purposes;
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Know how to schedule a small scale post-production process;
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Demonstrate the basic uses of digital post-production systems;
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Understand the general roles of the various crew positions on a set;
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Understand the theories of production design and demonstrate the basic practical skills of set design, construction, painting and set dressing;
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Successfully undertake the scripting, development, pre-production, production, post-production and delivery of short independent films;
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Demonstrate keys to success, including attitude, teamwork, and how to market yourself.
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BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student status.
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English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 in all subjects).
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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.
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Personal interview demonstrating applicants' oral communication skills.
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Letter of intent. Successful candidates will be able to: Effectively communicate their interest in the program through the interview and letter of intent; express a high level of commitment; demonstrate a willingness to learn; model professionalism.
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
Motion Picture Arts Certificate