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Overview Lights, camera, education!In the first two years of this Film and Television (Honours) program from Sheridan College, you'll get a taste of everything this industry has to offer. Under the guidance of industry-experienced professors, you'll choose electives in direction, production, writing and editing to find where your talent lies. In your final semesters, you'll specialize — documentary or drama production, scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing or sound.Your own filmMany students also want to achieve a portfolio film, and this program culminates in an exciting capstone project: create your own short film, television or transmedia project. You'll work in teams, partnering with others in different specializations to pitch, seek funding, write and produce your project. You'll go through the same process filmmakers do to prepare you for the real industry. I want to find another Bachelor Course Real world, practical experienceInternships will provide you with numerous opportunities to integrate your classroom learning with real work experiences. This program features various opportunities for work-integrated learning:A 14-week work placement (between semesters 6 and 7)A portfolio projectOpportunities to build relationships with industry mentorsAdditional informationIf you spend your time watching, appreciating and discussing films of all types (whether documentaries, movies or television); and if you want to write, direct, produce or edit, this is your scene.Replacing the popular three-year Media Arts advanced diploma program, Sheridan's Honours Bachelor in Film and Television is the ideal combination of hands-on, real-world experience backed by theoretical learning in all aspects of the industry. After graduation, you'll know how to use the technology, write the scripts and produce media content while understanding how it's funded and applied to multiple platforms.In your final semesters, you'll specialize in your desired discipline—documentary, film, cinematography, sound editing or script writing—the decision and passion is yours.Graduates of this program will be prepared to pursue further studies at the graduate level at any number of universities/film schools.Career OpportunitiesThe broad range of skills that the Honours Bachelor of Film and Television degree provides will help graduates to pursue multiple roles in a variety of employment options in the creative industries sector.Here are some jobs you might find:Content Producer/DirectorAssistant EditorCamera TraineeBoom OperatorEditorGripProduction AssistantScript Reader

The Film and Television (Honours) program from Sheridan College combines hands-on, real-world experience backed by theoretical learning in all aspects of the industry. In Sheridan's Film and Television degree program, you'll learn the craft as well as the business, all while finding your passion.

Disciplines

Film, Photography & Media

Requirements

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Other Requirements

1Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)5 additional grade 12 credits (M or U)Minimum 65% overall averageTwo semesters of postsecondary education, including required courses, with a minimum 65% overall average, a minimum 65% in ENG4U, and a minimum 60% in remaining courses.

Film and Television (Honours)