Film and Video Production

Program Description

The film and video industry entertains, challenges, and impacts our understanding of current events, heightens our awareness of social issues, and even influences our buying decisions. Be a part of this cultural phenomenon by developing the skills to create compelling stories and visual experiences that resonate with audiences.

Get career ready and prepare to work in one of Canada’s evolving media industries. This program is delivered in a unique environment that combines traditional teaching methods with hands-on production and project models. You’ll learn the fundamentals of scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, and editing, as well as the business aspects of the film and video industries.

Abbreviated Program Description

This program is delivered in a unique environment that combines traditional teaching methods with hands-on production and project models. You’ll learn the fundamentals of scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, and editing, as well as the business aspects of the film and video industries.

Program Overview

Fast Facts

This program should be completed full-time
Program Length:
- Full-Time (4 Semesters)
This program is delivered in a classroom format
Full-Time Intakes:
- Fall, Spring
This program includes an optional work term between year one and year two. The work placement includes full-time paid employment with a member of industry
Students participate in e-learning based curriculum, leasing a SAIT laptop computer that comes equipped with a variety of required software applications
Internet access, training, and technical support are provided throughout the program

Your Career

Graduates may find employment working on productions that include but are not limited to: movies of the week, feature films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, specialty channel programming, television series’, and public service or corporate productions.

This industry is always seeking innovative new talent. Opportunities exist with public, private, and community based organizations and businesses, and some entrepreneurial graduates start their own businesses and employ others. Most entry-level work is available on a freelance or contract basis, and graduates tend to primarily work on term specific projects, as well as with smaller ‘boutique’ type production companies.

Student Success

Students who experience success in this program and profession:

Have higher secondary and/or post-secondary grades
Embody creativity and a genuine interest in the film and entertainment industry
Are dedicated to the lifelong learning that is critical to professional success

Credentials

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT Film and Video Production diploma.

Progression

The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.

Admission Requirements

At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents.

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Program Outline

First Year

Second Year

Semester 3

FVDO 300 - Film Production III 3 Credits
FVDO 302 - Film Post-Production III 3 Credits
FVDO 303 - Film and Video Directing II 3 Credits
FVDO 304 - Story Writing for Film III 3 Credits
FVDO 308 - Business of Film II 3 Credits

Semester 4

FVDO 350 - Film Production IV 3 Credits
FVDO 353 - Film and Video Directing III 3 Credits
FVDO 357 - Business of Film III 3 Credits
PROJ 309 - Capstone Project 3 Credits
SCPT 351 - Script Writing for Film 3 Credits

Total Credits 60.0

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate proficient employability skills
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and management skills
Demonstrate proficient computer skills
Use story development techniques, concepts, and tools effectively
Apply elements of graphic design effectively
Apply principles of art direction
Apply principles of cinematography
Apply production management principles
Perform producing tasks
Perform post-production tasks
Perform film and video sound tasks
Critique process and product
Demonstrate film appreciation and theory
Work safely