Overview

In the first two years of this Film and Television (Honours) BFT program from Sheridan College, you'll get a taste of everything the industry has to offer. You'll choose from electives in directing, producing, writing and editing to find your talents and passion. Then, in your final semesters, you'll specialize in writing, camera and lighting, directing, editing, sound, producing media and cinema studies, digital production design, or visual effects.

Create your own short film or television production

Towards the end of the program, you'll work with a team to achieve a portfolio film. In this exciting capstone project, you'll partner with peers in different specializations to pitch, seek funding, write and produce a short film or television production. By following the same process as filmmakers in the industry, you'll be well-prepared for your career.

Career Opportunities

Sheridan BFTV alumni have earned countless awards and honours. They build careers in all aspects of the film and television industry.

This program can prepare you for roles such as:

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Canadian Media Industries

Portfolio Projects

Screen Storytelling in Canada

Business of Film and Television

Television Production Process

Digital Interactive Storytelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakville, Canada

Disciplines

Film Studies View 84 other Bachelors in Film Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

PLUS

Five other Grade 12 subjects (U or M level)
Minimum 65% overall average

OR

Two semesters of postsecondary education, including English ENG4U or equivalent at a minimum 65% and a minimum 60% in remaining courses with a minimum overall average of 65%.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27547 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8384 CAD / year

≈ 8384 CAD / year

Living costs

Oakville

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Create your own short film or television production

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oakville

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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