Video Design & Production Program (P112)

Program Description

Program Overview

The Video Design & Production two-year diploma program will give you a foundation of traditional and emerging filmic techniques. As a graduate, you'll be well-prepared to meet the demands of the shifting media landscape, where traditional models of broadcasting are moving toward new and innovative methods.

The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers.

Full Description

The Video Design & Production two-year diploma program will give you the expertise and practical know-how to succeed in this emerging field. By merging traditional filmmaking techniques with new mediums and methods of distribution, you'll come out of this program with the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills that will help you decide which path is best for you.

We'll take you through the elements of video design and production, including mobile technology, virtual production, and post-production. You'll learn about creating video for entertainment, marketing, advertising, education, and social networks.

Our LED wall will give you a hands-on experience in what is quickly becoming the newest skill-set in video content production. Plus, you'll join in group projects and extracurricular activities that will give you valuable opportunities to develop a professional portfolio.

Program Requirements

You'll need to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:

  • laptop or desktop
  • CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5 – i7
  • graphics: Intel UHD graphics 620 or equivalent
  • RAM: 4GB – 16GB (the most you can afford. the better)
  • screen: 13.3-inch – 15inch
  • storage: 500GB – 1TB SSD
  • additional storage: 2-4TB Portable HD
  • optional but recommended: 4K Capable Mirrorless or Digital SLR

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

As a video designer, you'll be able to move across multiple platforms, including film, television, and interactive storytelling. Potential job titles include:

  • filmmaker
  • screenwriter
  • director
  • assistant director
  • editor
  • editorial assistant
  • producer
  • production manager
  • production assistant

Industry

The media industry is experiencing a dramatic shift in how it records, transmits and presents itself to the world. As Toronto and the province of Ontario continue to adapt to these challenges and changes with vigour, this industry shows strong projected growth. With Canadians watching more online video than nearly anyone else in the world, and crowdfunding playing an increasingly significant role in video projects such as short and feature films, media continues to have a robust and solid grounding in Toronto. (Sources: ComScore, Canadian Media Production Association.)

For information on future study options, see the Transfer Guide.

Educational Pathways

Graduates of this program may also be interested in the Screenwriting & Narrative Design graduate certificate program.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest Alumni Stories

“Because the School of Media offers so many different programs, we have the opportunity to collaborate with one another. Working with the acting students has been really eye-opening. You create stories and you create characters but it’s not until you actually go to filming that you have the actors bring the characters to a different place.”

Dave Nguyen
Ontario College Diploma

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