How to Break into the Canadian Film, Television and Radio Broadcasting Industry?
Centennial College’s three-year post-secondary program in broadcasting and film makes the right choice for you, if you: •
Are looking for basic minimum qualification that can help you seek an entry in broadcasting industry, without any industry connection
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Have a creative mindset but require technical skills to build a rewarding career in television, radio or films
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Wish to learn what goes into preparing, managing and carrying out the creative production
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Already have artistic talents and are looking to hone your skills
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Wish to understand the creative and commercial aspects of broadcasting industry, before actually trying to seek an entry to the industry
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Need an exposure to a variety of broadcasting industry practices and players
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Wish to explore dynamic broadcasting industry and opportunities for creative expression and employment
The film, television and radio broadcasting program at Centennial College is a comprehensive and intensive program and covers a wide selection of courses. In first year, you will be introduced to media: theory, workplace and issues, imaging: photography, writing for media, camerawork, tools and processes for communicators, history of broadcasting, radio production, lighting, film appreciation and analysis and editing. You learn about filmmaking, TV studio, screenwriting, integrated media, sound to picture design, story works and documentary and factual in second year while the focus is on on-air promotions, broadcast career management, media business and entrepreneurship and portfolio production in third year. During the program, you will have access to digital HD studios, equipment and systems and will learn to use them. You will also participate in journals, student films and TV and a studentproduced news magazine TV show that airs live and online. In addition to this, you will also get an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through an industry field placement in sixth semester with Canada’s leading TV channels, web production companies, radio channels, magazines, film production houses, commercial TV production companies and picture studios for 15 weeks. The aim of the program is to help you: