Submission: Bachelor of Film and Television

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1 j Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 1430 Trafalgar Road Oakville ON L6H 2L1 (905) July 3, 2012 Submission: Bachelor of Film and Television Applying for Ministerial Consent Under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000 The Secretariat Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board 900 Bay Street 23 rd Floor, Mowat Block Toronto, ON M7A 1L2 Tel.: Fax:

2 Section 1: Introduction 1.1 College and Program Information Full Legal Name of Organization: Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning URL for Organization Homepage (if applicable): Proposed Degree Nomenclature: Bachelor of Film and Television Location: 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H 2L1 Contact Information: Person Responsible for this Submission: Name/Title: Melanie Spence-Ariemma, Dean Academic Strategic Planning and Development Full Mailing Address: 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 2L1 Telephone: (905) x4226 Fax: (905) Site Visit Coordinator (if different from above): Name/Title: Nancy Riddell, Coordinator Administrative Services Full Mailing Address: 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 2L1 Telephone: (905) x2666 Fax: (905)

3 1.2 Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction College and Program Information Executive Summary Program Abstract... 8 Section 2: Degree Level Depth and Breadth of Knowledge Conceptual & Methodological Awareness/Research and Scholarship Communications Skills Application of Knowledge Professional Capacity/Autonomy Awareness of Limits of Knowledge Section 3: Admission, Promotion and Graduation Admission Requirements for Direct Entry Admission Procedures for Mature Students Promotion and Graduation Requirements Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements Degree Completion Pathways Section 4: Program Content Professional Accreditation Learning Outcomes Course Descriptions Course Schedules Work Experience Degree Completion Section 5: Program Delivery New Program Development Faculty Hiring and On-boarding Full-time Faculty Hiring and On-boarding Part-time Ongoing Professional Development Student Feedback Quality Assurance of Delivery Section 6: Capacity to Deliver Learning and Physical Resources Resource Renewal and Upgrading Support Services Faculty CV Release Section 7: Credential Recognition University Credential Recognition Industry Credential Recognition Section 8: Regulation and Accreditation Section 9: Nomenclature... 85

4 Section 10: Program Evaluation Comprehensive Program Review Annual Program Self-Assessment Section 11: Academic Freedom and Integrity Academic Freedom Academic Honesty Intellectual Products of Employees and Students Copyright Ownership Research at Sheridan Human Subjects Policy Research at Sheridan Integrity Policy Management of Research Funds Section 12: Student Protection Student Protection Regarding Academic Calendar Student Awareness of Policies and Procedures Resolution of Students Academic Appeals, Complaints, Grievances, and/or Other Disputes Policies/Procedures on Harassment/Discrimination and Violence, and the Student Code of Conduct Student Dismissal Current Academic Calendar Section 13: Economic Need Ontario s Transition to a Creative Economy The Film and Television Industry The Viability of the Proposed Credential The Need for a Degree The Viability of the Industry Scope of Programs Within the Ontario College and University System Potential Applicants Student Interest Research Methodology and Interviewees Section 14: Duplication Similar College Programs Similar or Related University Programs

5 1.3 Executive Summary Program Overview The Bachelor of Film and Television program provides students with a solid academic and practical education in film and television to prepare them for careers in the motion picture, broadcast and multimedia creative industries. That industry is undergoing rapid change brought on by new contact delivery platforms and technologies. This proposed degree program will prepare students to be able to meet the creative content needs for multiple platform delivery formats. The core curriculum of the program offers a solid academic component of film and television theory and history, as well as production courses in which students collaborate in small groups to produce content of continuously increasing complexity as they move through the program. Practical application of theoretical and aesthetic principles is actively encouraged and, to that end, faculty consult with each other frequently to search for opportunities where learning in one course can be reinforced in another. In each of semesters three through eight, students choose two program electives, allowing students to specialize in their choice of crafts (i.e. writing, directing, editing, sound, cinematography, production design, visual effects, production management, producing). Students who plan careers as producers and directors are encouraged to become familiar with a wide range of craft specializations; other students may choose to specialize specifically in two or three craft areas. The program will encourage students to think critically, creatively and analytically about television and film content and the larger social, political and global contexts in which content is produced. It will be responsive to changing industry production patterns, international media trends and rapidly developing new digital production models incorporating special effects and pre-visualization toolkits. The program will provide students with a unique opportunity to build upon the foundational craft of filmmaking with more advanced learning in emerging technologies, creative content production, business and marketing fundamentals and research and production planning. Successful graduates will have a breadth of theoretical and practical knowledge as well as professionalism that will position them to find and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities. Economic Need While the demand for creative content will always exist, the current movement away from a traditional business model means that graduates will have to seek alternative and more creative ways to finance their projects. Industry downsizing coupled with decreasing budgets has resulted in a movement towards more self-generated and freelance projects. The broader range of skills that a degree provides should help graduates assume multiple roles in order to accommodate this. Competition Within the Ontario College system there is a broad range of programs within the field of television and film and broadcasting. The only degree program, however, is Humber s Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film and Media Production which was implemented in Humber s degree program is structured quite differently from Sheridan s proposed Baccalaureate, and is not seen as a direct competitor. The program at Humber is quite general, offering few program electives or choice of craft specialization (in a formal capacity) for its students.

6 Student Interest and Potential Applicants Results from Sheridan s survey of current applicants, students and alumni indicate that more than 50% of all three respondent groups would select Sheridan s proposed degree as their first choice of study. Since its implementation in 2009 Humber has attracted an average of 565 applicants and 70 registrants each year. The current Sheridan Media Arts three-year advanced diploma program attracted over 900 applicants this year, 80 of whom were offered admission. Program Standards and Credential Requirements There are no credential requirements. The current Media Arts advanced diploma program has an informal arrangement with the Director s Guild of Canada (DGC) whereby students completing their second year of study at Sheridan can enter the DGC s Guild Apprenticeship Program (GAP) for about half of the cost as well as a reduced requirement for training. Students completing training in the GAP can be registered as available for work with the DGC. It is expected that this arrangement will continue and be strengthened by the implementation of the proposed degree. Internal/External Consultations Extensive internal and external consultations have been a regular and diligent activity since the inception of this degree proposal in The initial phase involved working with the development team in the Media Arts program and key stakeholders in Sheridan. During Phase 1, Sandy McKean (Associate Dean, FAAD) and Lynn Bell (Program Coordinator, Media Arts) worked with The Network for Innovation and Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) in developing an environmental scan and competitive analysis, and identified and met with both the existing Media Arts Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and an Ad Hoc PAC struck specifically for degree development. The PACs offered advice on two main issues: the importance of having a separate documentary stream; and more extensive learning outcomes in the area of pitching and marketing. These changes have been incorporated in the current proposal. The faculty development team met on several occasions to refine the program map and discuss issues of naming the degree, breadth courses, sequencing, areas of concentration, program electives, employability and pathways. The program received support from Academic Council on June 25th, 2009 (Stage 3: Viability of Program Concept) to proceed with curriculum development, which was undertaken during the academic year 2009/2010. The next phase of development occurred during the academic year 2010/2011, with implementation of a work plan by Sandy McKean, Lynn Bell, Joan Condie of NILES, and the curriculum development team. During this phase internal consultations with other college stakeholders and external consultations with industry and universities were completed. A formal ad hoc PAC meeting took place on April 7th, 2011, and the recommendations resulting from that meeting have been incorporated into the curriculum plan for the degree. At that meeting the PAC voted unanimously in favour of proceeding with the degree application. Enrolment Projections and Staffing Implications The only enrolment period will be the fall, and pathway opportunities will be available for students who have completed the current Media Arts advanced diploma program (MTCU code 69403). The enrolment projections are 100 new registrants each fall, and approximately 15 to 20 students bridging into year three.

7 Faculty Credential Requirements Currently, within the Film, Television & Journalism Department within the Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design, there are 15 full-time faculty who hold the terminal credential of a Master s Degree in Film or a related discipline. Three more full-time faculty are in the process of earning a Master s Degree in Film or a related discipline, one part-time faculty is in the process of earning a Doctorate Degree in a related discipline. Space and Resource Requirements Additional space will be required in four areas: renovations in the existing sound studio to allow access for larger student sections; expansion of the equipment room by year two; postproduction facilities; and a film studio with lighting grid (by year three). The program can use the current resources and services available to all Sheridan students (library, student services, residence, etc.). Curriculum Students learn the traditions, theoretical underpinnings, aesthetic principles and practical skills required to be successful in the moving images industries. Specifically, as stated in the Program Critical Performance: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of filmmaking principles and craft skills to conceive, develop, produce and market creative content for both traditional and emerging film, television and digital platforms. The film and television baccalaureate degree curriculum has been designed by combining the best practices of the current Media Arts advanced diploma program with updated and more intensive curriculum in the craft of filmmaking and a new core curriculum which provides a strong theoretical and historical perspective to the production of moving images. Courses will include topics in history and theory of dramatic, non-fiction, and experimental international and national film and television, narrative and dramatic structure, social and psychological impacts, cinematography, sound design, editing, directing, producing, production management, production design, screenwriting, special effects, television and transmedia broadcast, and business, professional and entrepreneurial practice. A special feature of this program is the emphasis on integration of the courses throughout each semester. Students have ongoing opportunities to put academic knowledge to use through practical application with growing complexity throughout the program. The abilities to collaborate with peers and to communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences are key program outcomes. The program culminates in a capstone project where students apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program to the development, production and/or postproduction of a 10-minute film, television or transmedia project. The capstone project aims to simulate an industry environment in which multidisciplinary teams are assembled to produce a project from conception to distribution. Students are required to complete an internship of 14 weeks at the end of the third year, designed to enhance their applied skills and to maximize their employability. Before they begin their internship, students complete a course entitled Business of Film and Television 1, which familiarizes them with general policies, professional practices, stakeholders, and markets of the film and television industries and directs them in searching for and securing meaningful internship opportunities. Upon their return from placement, students complete Business of Film and Television 2, giving them an opportunity to reflect upon their experience and modify accordingly their future plans for employment and entrepreneurial and/or professional practice.

8 1.4 Program Abstract The Bachelor of Film and Television is a four-year baccalaureate degree consisting of eight academic semesters plus a mandatory work placement. Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of filmmaking principles and craft skills to conceive, develop, produce and market creative content for traditional and emerging film, television and digital platforms. In each semester of study, students are involved in a production course in which they develop television, dramatic and documentary film and multi-media productions from the idea stage through to execution. Practical production skills are honed in program elective streams. Theory and business courses introduce and develop theoretical, historical, social, economic, and ethical contexts in order to provide a framework for critical analysis. Graduates will find employment as content producers/directors or in entry-level positions such as production assistant, assistant editor, camera trainee, boom operator, grip, script reader, etc. A number of universities/film schools have indicated that graduates of this program would be well-positioned to enter studies at the graduate level.

9 Section 2: Degree Level 2.1 Depth and Breadth of Knowledge The proposed program will position film and television studies as a field of technological practice, theoretical and historical exploration, critical and conceptual thinking and entrepreneurial innovation. The core courses are developed around three areas of learning: 1. Practical Skills 2. Theoretical Learning 3. Professional Practice The first year of study will focus on developing skills and presenting key concepts and methodologies in the core areas of film and television crafts: writing, image production and lighting, sound recording, picture and sound editing and photo manipulation software. Students will also be introduced to the creative process, and will begin their study of theoretical principles and historical precedents in filmmaking. They will study the history of filmmaking with an emphasis on situating individual films within a broader context in order to begin their exploration of creative choices and the various factors that affect and inform those choices. During the second year of study, students will build on the foundations from the first year to gain further understanding of the theoretical analysis of moving images. They will become involved in increasingly in-depth research and analysis of film styles and film cultures, particularly as that relates to the Canadian industry. Students will specialize in two areas of craft and will be introduced to the collaborative aspects of work in the industry along with a grounding in the professional skills needed for career success. Students will begin to develop their understanding of the interdisciplinary aspects of the field, and the ways in which the field intersects with other disciplines (game design, web design, advertising, public relations, etc.) The mandatory course Transmedia Storytelling specifically addresses the creative thought process behind cross-disciplinary storytelling, opening up the full range of possibilities for the creation and marketing of moving images. Third and fourth year students will further synthesize their understanding of the demands placed on film and television professionals by honing their skills in the areas of research, critical thinking, analysis, selfevaluation, and conceptualization of projects that have the potential to be produced and marketed successfully. These critical thinking skills will be further developed through complementary courses in film theory, particularly in the areas of experimental film and film theory and criticism. Through these courses, students will refine and deepen their intellectual inquiry into specific areas of the discipline. Core production courses emphasize teamwork and professional skills that are required in this highly collaborative field. Elective courses in the craft specializations bring deeper understanding and appreciation of the creative aspects of craft, while additional electives in the disciplines of producing, production management and supervisory positions afford opportunities to expand technical expertise gained in the first two years of the program with further understanding of the complex field of image production. In addition, students gain an understanding of the full range of possibilities for career path, including work in documentary, drama, interactive content, corporate communications and advertising sectors through courses entitled Business of Film and Television 1 and 2 which straddle the work term that the students will undertake between semesters 6 and 7.

10 In the fourth year, students have an opportunity to take key roles in the production of at least two 10- minute films as a capstone to their formal education. Students will be required to think creatively and critically, undertake appropriate research and solve communication problems in the planning, production and post production stages of these films. They will create a personal body of work which they will showcase in individual demo reels that will form the basis of their strategic career plan as they prepare for sustainable, professional employment in the film and television industries. Immediately following the sixth term of study, students participate in a work placement. This will provide further opportunities for critical feedback and self-reflection, often working under strict deadlines and high pressure situations typical of the industry. This program will meet the PEQAB requirement for depth and breadth of knowledge outside the field. At least 20 per cent of the program hours in the degree-level courses are outside the professional or main field of study. These elective breadth courses contribute to the achievement of: a) the development of critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, written and oral communication skills; b) more than introductory knowledge in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, global cultures and/or mathematics; c) knowledge of society and culture, and skills relevant to civic engagement; and d) more than introductory knowledge of the distinctive assumptions and modes of analysis of a discipline outside the core field(s) of study. (From Handbook for Ontario Colleges, 2010 p. 21.) 2.2 Conceptual & Methodological Awareness/Research and Scholarship Courses in this program (including breadth courses) are designed to provide the student with exposure to increasingly complex theory at the degree level. Discipline-based coursework will employ the use of a number of strategies including the conceptualization of project ideas, production and post postproduction, analysis and critical assessment of current practice, research and analysis concerning issues of content, interpretation and marketability. Individual and collaborative work on fourth year projects will provide an opportunity to apply learning in advanced problem solving in areas of student interest. Throughout the program students must use technical and aesthetic principles to evaluate the creative choices made by others, to make and defend their own creative choices, and to comment on current research in their discipline. The mandatory historical/theoretical courses within the discipline (History of International Cinema, History of Non-fiction Film, Canadian Culture: Film & Television, Transmedia Storytelling, The Experimental Tradition, and Film Theory & Criticism) are designed to expose students to increasingly complex theory at the degree level. Discipline-based coursework involves analysis and critical assessment of current practice, discourse and research. Students synthesize new knowledge in the traditional and emerging aspects of film and television by using appropriate research and methodologies. The practical application of craft skills (in program electives and in core production courses) together with the active research and critical analysis required in theoretical courses provides ample opportunity for students to review, analyze, debate, compare and contrast methodologies, directions and trends, emerging technologies, standards and frameworks inherent to the industry.

11 2.3 Communications Skills The program will meet PEQAB requirements for communication skills through coursework, breadth electives, and internship assignments. Participation in the developing discourse of relevant theory and practice is key to the program. Based on an understanding of key concepts and techniques in filmmaking, students contribute to critiques of their own work, their peers work, and both historical and current professional work. Students are required to make oral presentations and complete written assignments. The work placement will provide the opportunity to advance communications skills to a range of audiences. The program of study will prepare students to communicate effectively with both specialist and nonspecialist audiences through production courses where they work together as a team. They must work as a team to collaborate, communicate and align their creative visions to meet deadlines and troubleshoot their way through difficulties that emerge along the way. Effective collaboration in this industry demands that each team member be capable of communicating ideas, plans and problems throughout the duration of the project. Students begin this learning process immediately in year one, and these vital communication skills are practiced and honed throughout the program. Working in related but diversified craft specializations requires that each student be capable of communicating with students from different craft areas, explaining situations from their perspective while also being receptive to differing perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach, as well as courses in professional practice and marketing, ensures that students have the skills to communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences. Throughout the production stream beginning in year two, students learn to pitch their ideas to colleagues, business partners, and funding agencies. 2.4 Application of Knowledge Course work in this program is designed to provide the student with the ability to review, present and critically evaluate film and television content of several different genres, modes of production and cultural, historical and political influences. Students will be required to research and apply underlying concepts, principles and techniques of analysis. Through combined classroom, studio and work placement experience, students learn how to question assumptions in defining and solving problems. They are required to develop lines of argument to defend their own creative choices and support theoretical hypotheses. Combining increasingly sophisticated approaches to theoretical and conceptual models of study, students gain deeper understanding of practical methodologies by examining the theoretical approaches behind them. This melding of intellectual approaches with hands-on practice informs the creative choices that they make, and allows students to defend, critically evaluate and propose solutions to their own work and the work of their peers. Students acquire methodologies for development and critical analysis. During on-set workshops led by industry professionals and through work placement, students will assimilate knowledge of the field and adapt to the technical and workflow requirements of the work environment. In addition, the combination of current theoretical discourse and the solicitation of expert opinion applied to creative challenges gives students the opportunity to arrive at a personal synthesis of knowledge and practice.

12 2.5 Professional Capacity/Autonomy Initiative, personal responsibility, accountability, adaptability and decision-making will be fostered continually in project-based, deadline-driven learning. A contextual, interdisciplinary perspective will encourage students to analyze social, economic and cultural factors to inform effective practice. The work placement will put students in positions where they will be required to further learn and apply professional attributes in their work. Students have opportunities to develop interpersonal skills in significant portions of the curriculum in the form of group study, group assignments and on-set film and television productions. Due to the highly collaborative nature of the field, and because the program has been designed to mirror this approach to the creation of content, students must necessarily become highly adaptive to changing environments and circumstances. In many cases, their career will take them in and out of different work groups, locations, and genres, and in order to become an accomplished professional, they must be able to work cooperatively in these quickly changing environments. Their professional reputations will depend greatly upon their ability to be flexible, respectful of others and also display the professional behaviours of meeting deadlines, arriving on time and being prepared. These skills are enforced throughout the program. Within this context, students make decisions in complex and collaborative contexts in the face of changing circumstances and unforeseen challenges. As students progress through the course of study, they are required to be self-reflective about their learning in order to appropriately choose program electives and follow a course of study that will lead them to their own best possible educational outcome. Reputation among their peers will be an important part of their success and each team can only be as strong as its combined individual members. Students who do not exhibit professional and considered behaviour will find it more difficult to be successful in the program as their peers will be reluctant to download responsibility on them, which is highly indicative of how they will experience this industry upon graduation. 2.6 Awareness of Limits of Knowledge Professional practice in filmmaking and television production is necessarily an interdisciplinary endeavour where no single person can have all the answers or achieve what they envision independently. Through the many projects and their experience with on-set productions, students learn they depend on others knowledge and skills to complement their own in the creation of any production. In all discipline-based and interdisciplinary coursework, students will be exposed to the ambiguities of knowledge and confront these ambiguities through projects in which they will be required to take alternative viewpoints of an argument. They are preparing to work in a profession ultimately based on creative choice and personal perspective that has no right answers. Throughout the fourth year of the program students will frequently be exposed to a range of industry professionals who will critique the students work. Students will gain an appreciation for a variety of skill sets and experiential biases. Critical analysis of cultural frameworks and assumptions will give students the opportunity to reflect on the subtleties and nuances of interactions and conceptual interpretations. Students will be involved in the ongoing discourse concerning the modeling of behaviour (including flow, state changes, action, reaction and anticipation, task analysis and feedback systems).

13 The high degree of technological advancements in the film and television industry requires that, in order to be successful in the field, the professional must remain constantly engaged in active research in their own particular specialization and in the field as a whole. Students are required to update themselves via industry trade magazines, both online and hard copy, government initiatives with respect to funding and/or tax credits and other incentives, internet blogs, trends in funding, programming and audience reception. In an industry where employment opportunities often come as a result of word-of-mouth, students learn to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with a variety of working professionals, both within their own field of expertise, as well as related and non-related fields.

14 Section 3: Admission, Promotion and Graduation The core of the potential applicant pool will be high school students with the following academic requirements. 3.1 Admission Requirements for Direct Entry Academic Other (e.g. portfolio, specialized testing, interview, G.R.E., etc.) Program Admission Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, six university or university/college courses at the Grade 12 level (including Grade 12 English), a minimum average of 65% The submission of a Creative Project and subsequent interview with a faculty panel. 3.2 Admission Procedures for Mature Students Sheridan s procedure for Admissions for Mature Students is designed to: provide a pathway for applicants who have not completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent into degree level studies, while ensure the applicant s ability to work at a degree level Sheridan defines mature students as: applicants who have not achieved the OSSD or its equivalent, and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll In order to meet the academic entrance requirements, mature applicants must demonstrate the ability to handle degree level academic work through successful completion of two terms of post-secondary education including any prerequisite courses, at a minimum overall GPA of 65%, a minimum of 65% in ENG4U or equivalent and no grade less than 60% in the remaining courses as well as submitting a creative project and subsequent interview with a faculty panel. 3.3 Promotion and Graduation Requirements Sheridan s policy and procedures for Promotion and Graduation are designed to: be consistent with the learning outcomes for the program ensure a minimum level of demonstrated achievement as evidenced by the Grade Point Average (GPA) The process for calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA) is defined within the Sheridan policy and guidelines. Students are required to achieve a minimum GPA in professional (core) courses of 2.5 for both promotion and graduation. They are required to achieve a minimum GPA in courses outside the professional field of study (non-core courses) of 2.0 for both promotion and graduation. The overall minimum GPA for graduation from the program is 2.4.

15 3.4 Advanced Standing Policies and Requirements Sheridan s policy and procedures for Advanced Standing are designed to: be fair and consistently applied across programs provide students with credit for previous learning allow students the opportunity to appeal decisions made under the policy limit the number of credits that can be granted for previous studies 3.5 Degree Completion Pathways Successful applicants for degree completion will have graduated from an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Film and Television Production (MTCU code 69403) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. In order to graduate with a degree, students must complete a complement of 17 existing courses from years 1, 2, 3 and 4 plus the work placement of the proposed degree program.

16 Section 4: Program Content The graduate of the Bachelor of Film and Television will have demonstrated the ability to apply their knowledge of filmmaking principles and craft skills to conceive, develop, produce and market creative content for traditional and emerging film, television and digital platforms. 4.2 Professional Accreditation Not applicable to this submission.

17 4.3 Learning Outcomes The following section presents the degree level learning outcomes and the course(s), course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to the outcomes. Degree Level Outcomes Degree Level Learning Outcomes Depth and Breadth of Knowledge a. a developed knowledge and critical understanding of the key concepts, methodologies, current advances, theoretical approaches and assumptions in a discipline overall, as well as in a specialized area of a discipline b. a developed understanding of many of the major fields in a discipline, including, where appropriate, from an interdisciplinary perspective, and how the fields may intersect with fields in related disciplines c. a developed ability to: i) gather, review, evaluate and interpret information; and ii) compare the merits of alternate hypotheses or creative options relevant to one or more of the major fields in a discipline d. a developed, detailed knowledge of and experience in research in an area of the discipline e. developed critical thinking and analytical skills inside and outside the discipline f. the ability to apply learning from one or more areas outside the discipline Conceptual and Methodological Awareness/Research and Scholarship An understanding of methods of enquiry or creative activity, or both, in their primary area of study that enables the student to: a. evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems using well established ideas and techniques b. devise and sustain arguments or solve problems using these methods c. describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research or equivalent advanced scholarship Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome History of Contemporary International Cinema Analyzing the Screen Story History of Non-fiction Film Creating the Screen Story Intro to Directing Canadian Culture and Film Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Business of Film and Television 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Writing stream (five courses of increasing complexity) Directing stream (4 courses of increasing complexity) Cinematography stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Editing stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Sound stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Digital Suite 1 and 2 Experimental Practice Production Management & Assistant Directing The Producer Rebel Hollywood Contemporary International Cinema Production Design Visual Effects Integration Principles of Sound Design History of International Cinema Analyzing the Screen Story History of Non-fiction Film Creating the Screen Story Intro to Directing Canadian Culture and Film Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Business of Film and Television 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2

18 Degree Level Learning Outcomes Communication Skills The ability to communicate information, arguments, and analysis accurately and reliably, orally and in writing, to specialist and non-specialist audiences using structured and coherent arguments and, where appropriate, informed by key concepts and techniques of the discipline. Application of Knowledge a. The ability to review, present and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative information to: i develop lines of argument ii make sound judgments in accordance with the major theories, concepts and methods of the Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Writing stream (5 courses of increasing complexity) Directing stream (4 courses of increasing complexity) Cinematography stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Editing stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Sound stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Digital Suite 1 and 2 Experimental Practice Production Management & Assistant Directing The Producer Rebel Hollywood Contemporary International Cinema Production Design Visual Effects Integration Principles of Sound Design Composition and Rhetoric History of International Cinema Analyzing the Screen Story History of Non-fiction Film Creating the Screen Story Intro to Directing Canadian Culture and Film Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Business of Film and Television 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Writing stream (5 courses of increasing complexity) Directing stream (4 courses of increasing complexity) Cinematography stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Editing stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Sound stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Digital Suite 1 and 2 Experimental Practice Production Management & Assistant Directing The Producer Rebel Hollywood Contemporary International Cinema Production Design Visual Effects Integration Principles of Sound Design Composition and Rhetoric History of International Cinema Analyzing the Screen Story History of Non-fiction Film Creating the Screen Story

19 Degree Level Learning Outcomes subject(s) of study iii apply underlying concepts, principles and techniques of analysis, both within and outside the discipline iv where appropriate use this knowledge in the creative process b. The ability to use a range of established techniques to: i initiate and undertake critical evaluation of arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and information ii propose solutions iii frame appropriate questions for the purpose of solving a problem iv solve a problem or create new work c. The ability to make critical use of scholarly reviews and primary sources Professional Capacity/Autonomy a. Qualities and transferable skills necessary for further study, employment, community involvement and other activities requiring: i the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and accountability in both personal and group contexts ii working effectively with others iii decision-making in complex contexts b. The ability to manage their own learning in changing circumstances, both within and outside the discipline, and to select an appropriate program of further study. c. Behaviour consistent with academic integrity and social responsibility. Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Intro to Directing Canadian Culture and Film Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Business of Film and Television 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Writing stream (5 courses of increasing complexity) Directing stream (4 courses of increasing complexity) Cinematography stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Editing stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Sound stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Digital Suite 1 and 2 Experimental Practice Production Management & Assistant Directing The Producer Rebel Hollywood Contemporary International Cinema Production Design Visual Effects Integration Principles of Sound Design Intro to Directing Canadian Culture and Film Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Business of Film and Television 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Writing stream (5 courses of increasing complexity) Directing stream (4 courses of increasing complexity) Cinematography stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Editing stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Sound stream(4 courses of increasing complexity) Digital Suite 1 and 2 Experimental Practice Production Management & Assistant Directing The Producer Rebel Hollywood Contemporary International Cinema Production Design Visual Effects Integration Principles of Sound Design

20 Degree Level Learning Outcomes Awareness of Limits of Knowledge An understanding of the limits to their own knowledge and ability, and an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits to knowledge and how this might influence analysis and interpretations. Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Creating the Screen Story Intro to Directing Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Experimental Tradition Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Film Theory and Criticism Portfolio Projects 2 Experimental Practice The Producer Production Design Visual Effects Integration

21 Program Level Outcomes Program Level Learning Outcomes Practical Skills 1. Demonstrate competence in at least two of the following craft areas as part of a collaborative filmmaking team: producing/production management, screenwriting, directing, camera & lighting, editing, audio, special effects, television studio production. 2. Identify quality story concepts for development and production. 3. Summarize the responsibilities of the principal production departments, including: production, Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Cinematography Sound Recording Post Production: Picture and Sound Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series Visual Language of Film Montage, Sound, Music From Script to Screen Techniques and Aesthetics Camera and Lighting The Cinematographer s Art The DoP Visual Style Non-linear Editing Systems Aesthetic Principles of Editing Post Production Supervisor Broadcast and Web Delivery Location and Studio Recording Audio Post Production Techniques Advanced Sound Editing and Foley Advanced Re-Recording Mixing Digital Suite 1 Digital Suite 2 Production Management and Assistant Directing The Producer Production Design Visual Effects Integration Analyzing the Screen Story Creating the Screen Story Intro to Directing Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Transmedia Storytelling Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Business of Film and Television 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series The Producer Cinematography Sound Recording

22 Program Level Learning Outcomes accounting, art, assistant directors, camera, lighting and grips, casting, catering, construction, continuity, costumes, directors, hair and makeup, legal and clearances, locations, music, post production, props, publicity, set decoration, sound, special effects, story, stunts and wranglers, transport. 4. Create script breakdowns/analyses from at least two key craft perspectives. Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Introduction to Directing Post Production: Picture and Sound Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series Visual Language of Film Montage, Sound, Music From Script to Screen Techniques and Aesthetics Camera and Lighting The Cinematographer s Art The DoP Visual Style Non-linear Editing Systems Aesthetic Principles of Editing Post Production Supervisor Broadcast and Web Delivery Location and Studio Recording Audio Post Production Techniques Advanced Sound Editing and Foley Advanced Re-Recording Mixing Production Management and Assistant Directing The Producer Production Design Visual Effects Integration Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series Visual Language of Film Montage, Sound, Music From Script to Screen Techniques and Aesthetics Camera and Lighting The Cinematographer s Art The DoP Visual Style Non-linear Editing Systems Aesthetic Principles of Editing Post Production Supervisor Broadcast and Web Delivery Location and Studio Recording Audio Post Production Techniques

23 Program Level Learning Outcomes 5. Collaborate with a team to effectively translate a prepared script into a coherent dramatic film, documentary or television production. 6. Execute all components of development, preproduction, production and post production planning in at least two craft areas. Course, course segments or workplace requirements that contribute to this outcome Advanced Sound Editing and Foley Advanced Re-Recording Mixing The Producer Production Design Visual Effects Integration Introduction to Directing Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Production Design Visual Effects Integration Film and TV Studio Production Process 1 Film and TV Studio Production Process 2 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Work Placement Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series Visual Language of Film Montage, Sound, Music From Script to Screen Techniques and Aesthetics Camera and Lighting The Cinematographer s Art The DoP Visual Style Non-linear Editing Systems Aesthetic Principles of Editing Post Production Supervisor Broadcast and Web Delivery Location and Studio Recording Audio Post Production Techniques Advanced Sound Editing and Foley Advanced Re-Recording Mixing Production Management and Assistant Directing The Producer Production Design Visual Effects Integration 7. Create a portfolio or demo reel. Production: Dramatic or Documentary Projects 1 Production: Dramatic or Documentary Project 2 Portfolio Projects 1 Portfolio Projects 2 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay Adaptation and Animation Docudrama, Improvisation and Web Drama Writing for Portfolio Production Writing Features and TV Series Visual Language of Film Montage, Sound, Music From Script to Screen Techniques and Aesthetics