📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

Show less
Show more

📚About the Program

We're meeting the needs of emerging documentary filmmakers in a rapidly changing industry. In the Documentary Certificate program you'll build the skills needed to produce, direct, write and edit documentary or specialized productions, all under the mentorship of award-winning filmmakers. The program follows a professional production cycle from story concept and development, to pre-production, production, post-production and distribution and marketing phases. Join the many grads who have gone on to make award-winning films and work in a variety of entry-level roles, from research to post-production to producing community television. Show less
Show more

📖Program Curriculum

First Term
Total credits: 18.25

Required:
CMNS 131 Business Writing for Documentary 3.00 credits
DOCS 101 Documentary Equipment Field Use 1.50 credits
DOCS 102 Documentary Production I 6.00 credits
DOCS 103 Sound Recording for Documentary 0.75 credits
DOCS 106 Documentary Story Part I 1.50 credits
DOCS 107 Documentary Audio and Video Post-Production: Foundation 1.50 credits
DOCS 108 Documentary Studies 3.00 credits
DOCS 109 Directing the Documentary, Part I 1.00 credits

Second Term
Total credits: 14.75

Required:
DOCS 108 Documentary Studies cont’d
DOCS 122 Documentary Production II 6.00 credits
DOCS 124 Advanced Lighting and Camera 1.00 credits
DOCS 126 Documentary Story Part II 1.50 credits
DOCS 129 Directing the Documentary, Part II 1.00 credits
DOCS 131 Documentary Producing 3.00 credits
DOCS 133 Sound Design for Documentary 0.75 credits
DOCS 147 Documentary Audio and Video Post-Production: Advanced 1.50 credits
Total program credits: 33.00

Learning outcomes
Demonstrate competence in producing and directing documentary or specialized non‐fiction production through the execution and delivery of a documentary short subject film, considering story structure, funding, planning, writing and presenting or pitching.
Apply technical skills to carry out basic operation of camera, lighting, sound and post production systems.
Employ effective research strategies in a variety of subject areas, such as history, politics, culture, and performing arts.
Demonstrate professional standard behaviour as a cooperative member of a professional creative and technical team.

Show less
Show more

🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
Show less
Show more

💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

27,452 USD per year

27,452 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

Is this not correct? You can edit your profile or contact us.
Or see the list of programs you are eligible for here .
Check Your Eligibility Show Suitable Programs

📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

Show more

Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

Show less
Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

❓ Have a Question?

There are no similar questions. Please send us your question below

    See more questions

    📝 Capilano University Reviews

    (No Reviews)
    Write a review

    📍 Location

    🛏️ Accommodation

    🍜 Food

    🏓 Facilities

    💲 Value for money

    👨‍🏫 Classes

    🕺 Student experience

    🗣️ Recommend a friend?