Navigating Production with the Film and TV Industry in Ontario

Description

This micro-credential provides an inside view of the film and television industry in Ontario. The focus of the course is centred on the Production stage of film-making (and the careers represented by Ontario Unions and Guilds), including an overview of Pre-Production and Post-Production. 

With detailed descriptions of dozens of positions, industry language, daily routines, set etiquette, freelance tips and networking opportunities, the course will help to prepare students for a pathway to employment.

This course is offered in partnership with OCAD University to offer a wide range of courses for enhancing your career expertise in web, design, photography, analytics, and technology.


Working with your OCAD U Account

As a student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to the OCAD U learning management system, called Canvas.

Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course.

Log in to Canvas

Contact continuingstudies@ocadu.ca for assistance with using your account.

Certificate options

Many OCAD U courses can be applied towards a certificate. Explore to learn more.

Note that students seeking a certificate must register with OCAD U via the APPLY link on the page for the certificate concerned.

Contact cstudies@unbc.ca for questions concerning certificates available or to confirm your chosen set of courses will qualify.

Course Details
Location
Online
Session
Winter 2026
Course Date
to
Day Details
Six online classroom sessions
Price
$695.00
Registration Deadline

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the roles of unions, and union requirements to work in production.
  • Explore the wide range of jobs in production and what skills each require.
  • Obtain an awareness of production set etiquette and the requirements of the workplace, including safely protocols.
  • Gain knowledge of the local production ecosystem of local crews and international productions.
  • Learn to manage temporary work contracts with a focus on accounting, scheduling, taxes, and contract negotiations.

Course Requirements

Regular access to a computer with a high-speed broadband internet connection is required.

Course Content

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Course Cancellations

Please note that courses may be cancelled at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.