Overview

Immerse yourself in every aspect of TV and video production, including writing, directing, producing, shooting, editing, lighting, and audio mixing. Through practical, hands-on experiences on sets, in studios, and on location, you’ll learn the technical and aesthetic skills needed to tell stories visually and impact audiences around the world.

Career

The unique training you receive during the Television and Video Production diploma program from British Columbia Institute of Technology focuses on job-relevant skills and experience so you can begin your career as quickly as possible, with the skills today’s employers need. By graduating with your own completed drama or documentary project, a professional portfolio, and the encouragement and support to enter contests, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to help begin an exciting career.

Some job opportunities in television and video production include:

Camera Operator
Video Editor
Independent Film Maker
Media Relations Personnel
Freelance Producer
Wedding and Live Event Videographer and Producer
Scriptwriter
Production Coordinator
Post-Production Supervisor
Producer

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Media Technology

Television and Video Production

Writing for Video Production

Visual Media

Production Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

115 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Media Management Digital Media View 34 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recommended for success

Attend an information session, held each month of the school year at 5:30 pm in the Broadcast Centre, Building SE10 on the Burnaby campus.
Before beginning this program, you are strongly recommended to have:

Proficiency in oral and written English.
Previous studies in computer applications, media, business, and other humanities, as well as an awareness of current events.
Completed two BCIT Broadcast and Media Part-time Studies courses that are related to television and/or video production.
Experience in any related broadcast or digital media field, social media, or other post-secondary education.

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21818 CAD / year

≈ 21818 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7224 CAD / year

≈ 7224 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 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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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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