Motion Picture Arts Diploma

Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts School of Motion Picture Arts

Credential
Diploma

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Program Highlights

This program does not accept applications. However, students can apply to the Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts Degree and work towards earning this credential.

Learning Outcomes

Apply the creative principles a writer uses to develop a screenplay and critique scripts for production purposes.
Execute basic film directing skills, including conceiving a visual strategy for telling a story using motion picture arts, working with actors, and leading a film crew.
Design and produce sophisticated short independent films while employing protocols of professional film set procedures and advanced technical skills in a professional manner.
Schedule and budget the pre-production, production, and post-production of short independent films.
Have a basic understanding of cinematic history.

Intakes

Campus	Terms	Full/Part Time

First Year

Total credits: 31.00

Required:
ENGL 100	University Writing Strategies	3.00 credits
MOPA 100	Technical Directing	3.00 credits
MOPA 102	Cinematography Foundation	3.00 credits
MOPA 103	Production Design I	1.50 credits
MOPA 104	Introduction to Producing	3.00 credits
MOPA 106	Screenwriting I	3.00 credits
MOPA 108	Introduction to Post-Production	3.00 credits
MOPA 110	MOPA Project #1	2.00 credits
MOPA 115	Professional Development I	1.50 credits
MOPA 118	Production and Post-Production	3.00 credits
MOPA 120	MOPA Project #2	2.00 credits
ENGL or CMNS 100-level or higher		3.00 credits

Second Year

Total credits: 31.50

Required:
MOPA 201	The Director's Craft	3.00 credits
MOPA 206	Screenwriting II	3.00 credits
MOPA 207	Technical Motion Picture Arts	5.00 credits
MOPA 209	Advanced Digital Editing	3.00 credits
MOPA 210	MOPA Project #3	6.00 credits
MOPA 211	American Cinema	3.00 credits
MOPA 213	Production Design II	1.00 credits
MOPA 217	Sound Design for Film and Video	1.50 credits
MOPA 220	Line Producing and Production Management	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits of electives:
100-level or higher breadth elective		3.00 credits

Total program credits: 62.50

Important Dates

Note: Dates are subject to change.

How to apply

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