Honours Bachelor of Film and Television

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 yrs (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

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Courses

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

Core courses

Semester 1

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
HIST 13431	History of International Cinema	3
MEDA 10009	The Screen Story	3
MEDA 13199	Cinematography	3
MEDA 13431	Sound Recording	3
ENGL 17889GD	Composition and Rhetoric	3
Total:		15

Semester 2

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
HIST 10199	History of Non-fiction Film	3
MEDA 11234	Production Planning	3
MEDA 13314	Introduction to Directing	3
MEDA 13796	Post Production: Picture and Sound	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 3

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
CULT 20000	Canadian Culture: Film and Television	3
MEDA 26367	Television Production Process 1	3
	Program Elective	3
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 4

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
MEDA 20065	Transmedia Storytelling	3
MEDA 27028	Television Production Process 2	3
	Program Elective	3
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 5

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
MEDA 30146	The Experimental Tradition	3
MEDA 33921	Core Production 1	6
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 6

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
BUSM 34049	Business of Film and Television 1	3
MEDA 33796	Core Production 2	6
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 7

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
BUSM 43314	Business of Film and Television 2	3
MEDA 49798	Portfolio Projects 1	6
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15

Semester 8

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
MEDA 43314	Film Theory and Criticism	3
MEDA 40229	Portfolio Projects 2	3
	Program Elective	3
	Program Elective	3
	Breadth Elective	3
Total:		15
Writing Courses
LITT 23796	Writing the 7-minute Screenplay	3
LITT 26529	Writing Adaptations and Documentaries	3
LITT 33921	Writing Docudrama, Improvisation, Web Drama	3
LITT 30016	Writing for Portfolio Production	3
LITT 49599	Writing Features and TV Series	3
Cinematography Courses
MEDA 27721	Camera and Lighting	3
MEDA 25288	The Cinematographer’s Art	3
MEDA 39207	The Director of Photography (DoP)	3
MEDA 30049	Visual Style of Cinematography	3
Directing Courses
MEDA 29999	Directing Visual Language of Film	3
MEDA 24178	Directing Montage, Sound and Music	3
MEDA 39599	Directing From Script to Screen	3
MEDA 30102	Directing for Post-Production	3
Editing Courses
MEDA 27198	Non-linear Editing Systems	3
MEDA 23796	Aesthetic Principles of Editing	3
MEDA 37028	Post-Production Supervisor	3
MEDA 30199	Broadcast and Web Delivery	3
Sound Courses
MEDA 26206	Location and Studio Recording	3
MEDA 20146	Audio Post-Production Techniques	3
MEDA 30587	Advanced Sound Editing and Foley	3
MEDA 33314	Advanced Re-Recording Mixing	3
Miscellaneous Courses
VDES 29014	Digital Suite 1	3
VDES 30016	Digital Suite 2	3
MEDA 30229	Experimental Practice	3
MGMT 30172	Production Management & Assistant Directing	3
MEDA 30799	The Producer	3
MEDA 30689	Rebel Hollywood	3
MEDA 35892	Contemporary International Cinema	3
DESN 31322	Production Design	3
VDES 10146	Visual Effects Integration	3
MEDA 32257	Principles of Sound Design	3

Courses subject to change.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 yrs (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

PLUS

5 additional grade 12 credits (M or U)
Minimum 65% overall average

OR

Two 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.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses) and the submission of a Creative Project (see Portfolio Requirements) and subsequent presentation to a faculty panel.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

Ministry Consent

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting December 17, 2013 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Film and Television program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 yrs (8 semesters)

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Career Opportunities

The 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/Director
Assistant Editor
Camera Trainee
Boom Operator
Editor
Grip
Production Assistant
Script Reader

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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Degree Completion

As a graduate of Sheridan's Media Arts or Film and Television diploma program, you may be eligible to complete our Honours Bachelor of Film and Television degree program through Degree Completion.

Get your degree in less time

Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree. You’ll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.

Program details

Start date: September
Location: Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
Duration: 5 semesters (if you choose to study full-time)

The Honours Bachelor of Film and Television (BFTV) Degree Completion program is designed for eligible graduates from Sheridan's Media Arts or Film and Television diploma programs dating back to 1993 who are looking to further their education and develop the additional skills and knowledge gained through a degree.

The Degree Completion program is comprised of 10 BFTV courses (primarily theory – including 2 Program Electives), 8 Breadth Electives (university level), and a 14-week industry work placement (not required for students with documented, equivalent industry experience). You can choose to study part-time, or take a full-time course load.

Admission requirements

Successful completion of Sheridan’s Media Arts or Film and Television diploma program with a minimum 3.0 program GPA, dating back to 1993.

Laptop requirements

You must have a Sheridan-approved laptop to participate in this program. Please check https://it.sheridancollege.ca/laptop-requirements/requirements.html for details.

How to apply

To apply for Honours Bachelor of Film and Television Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the following information:

Program Code: PBFTD
Entry Level: Degree Completion

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Degree Completion program, please email Kathleen Cummins at kathleen.cummins@sheridancollege.ca.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 yrs (8 semesters)

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Learning Outcomes

Show proficiency in at least two disciplinary areas as part of a filmmaking team, including: producing/production, management, screenwriting, directing, camera and lighting, editing, audio, art direction, set design, special effects and television studio production.

Develop your creativity and analytical skills by identifying quality story concepts and creating script breakdowns/analyses from at least two disciplinary perspectives.

Work collaboratively with a team to translate a prepared script into a coherent dramatic film, documentary or television production, following industry practice.

Develop an understanding of the industry as a whole by executing all components of development, pre-production, production and post-production planning in at least two disciplinary areas.

Apply what you learn and prepare for employment by creating a portfolio or demo reel.

Develop critical thinking and self-awareness by evaluating a variety of theories and approaches to film analysis.

Contextualize the social, political, cultural, technological and/or artistic influences upon film and television stories.

Assess the relationships between film history, film styles and film aesthetics in order to identify and predict industry trends.

Develop communication skills through presentation of film themes and aesthetics in essays and in class discussions.

Learn and live industry practices by identifying the stakeholders and various markets within the film, broadcast and related media industries as well as complying with legal and ethical standards related to the film and broadcast industries.

Learn and follow industry process: pitch story concepts with clarity, develop financial and marketing plans, identify sources of financing, and assess copyright and intellectual property issues.

Prepare for employment by developing a plan based upon critical self-reflection and employer/placement feedback.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 yrs (8 semesters)

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Trafalgar Road Campus

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Internship

This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the summer (May–August) between the 3^rd and 4^th year.

Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You'll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.

Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan's Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.

Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

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4 yrs (8 semesters)

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Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville

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Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.

Fees for Canadian students

$9,540.47

Fees for International students

$27,562.47

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.

Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law

The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!

Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.

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Computer Science Specializations

In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.

In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.

Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.

You can specialize in one of the following fields:

Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.

Specialized Courses

Internet of Things

Storage Systems

Virtualization

Cloud Infrastructure

Distributed & Parallel Computing

Security & Privacy in the Cloud

Cloud Economics

Cloud Monitoring & Governance

Specialized Career Opportunities

Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.

Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.

Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.

Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.

Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.

Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.

Specialized Courses

Business Processes

Data Analysis & Visualization 1

Big Data Management & Processing

Data Analysis & Visualization 2

Data Warehouse Design & Implementation

Machine Learning Techniques

Data Mining

Business Communication

Specialized Career Opportunities

Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.

Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).

Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.

Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.

Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.

Specialized Courses

Gameplay Programming 1

Game Engine Architecture

Gameplay Programming 2

Computer Graphics & Animation

Artificial Intelligence for Games

Game Tools and Data-Driven Design

Multiplayer Games

Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware

Specialized Career Opportunities

Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.

Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.

Specialized Courses

IP Engineering 1

Network Access Technologies

Network Service Applications

IP Engineering 2

Enterprise Network Operations

IP Engineering 3

Emerging Topics in Networking

Internet Core Technologies

Specialized Career Opportunities

Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.

Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.

Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.

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