Navigating Production with the Film and TV Industry in Ontario
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.
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.
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.
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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.