Graduate Certificate Program Television and Film - Business - Posgrado en Negocios de Cine y Televisión

The Centennial College Television and Film – Business program is a unique program that prepares you to take on the business aspects of the television and film production industry.

Today´s film and television producers need more than just good ideas and a crew to get their projects off the ground. They need people with the skills to handle the financing, management, legal, distribution and business affairs.

The two-semester – Television and Film - Business graduate certificate program offered by the School of Communication, Media, Arts and Design emphasizes the importance of an entrepreneurial spirit and a global outlook. As such, you explore the legal, financial and regulatory frameworks of the industry and develop skills necessary for producing in the current Canadian and international market. To round out your training, you complete a field placement that allows you to gain experience in the industry prior to graduation.

Academic Requirements:
College diploma or university degree in any discipline
We will consider applicants with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years / 8 credits and in good academic standing) and relevant work experience

Additional Requirements:
Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will:

Submit a letter of interest in the program
Submit an up-to-date resume
Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session.

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
The Business of Producing 1
Accounting for Film & Television 1
Production Management and Coordination 1
Entertainment Law 1
Financing and Funding
Production Basics
Survey of Contemporary Screen Media
Professional Practice

Semester 2

Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Business of Producing 2
Accounting for Film & Television 2
Production Management and Coordination 2
Entertainment Law 2
International Production
Funding & Financing 2
International Distribution
Field Placement
Storyworks

Production co-ordinator
Production manager
Business affairs associate
Business affairs officer
Production accountant
Distribution associate
Associate producer
Producer
Independent producer