Advanced Filmmaking

Students in Fanshawe’s Advanced Filmmaking Graduate Certificate program will write, direct, shoot and edit multiple films in this exciting and challenging filmmaking program. Student’s prior technical, theoretical and creative knowledge will be built on as they are introduced to the wide range of possibilities available as a part of a filmmaking crew. Students are exposed to the breadth of crew positions spanning pre-production through post production.

Fanshawe’s industry-trained and connected faculty will guide learners through the technical and artistic aspects of documentary and narrative filmmaking, as you produce short films in collaboration with classmates and students in other programs. One-on-one mentorships with faculty through each stage of production is a cornerstone of this program. Students will gain a strong understanding of the Canadian film industry, learning from esteemed guest lecturers and network with industry experts and gain professional experience through a semester-long internship.

Students have opportunities to work in cross-functional, collaborative teams to create both narrative and documentary films. Students learn on and work with state-of-the art equipment, gaining skills in camera operation with 4k Industry-standard equipment and production gear and editing in Avid media Composer.

Admission Requirements

• College Diploma in related subject or a combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College.

What You’ll Learn

• Create narrative and documentary films, television productions, and other media (such as webcasts) that illustrate the application of aesthetic and theoretical principles of filmmaking.
• Identify and develop stories and scripts for narrative and documentary films and other media, for both general and specific audiences.
• Plan and apply appropriate pre-production techniques to prepare for the efficient and cost-effective production of narrative and documentary films and other media.
• Produce and direct narrative and documentary films and other media to commercial, technical, legal and ethical standards by working independently or in a crew.