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- Cinematographer, There by Tyger’s
- Director, Cybercraft Productions
- Adjunct professor, UBC Theatre and Film
- Producer and co-founder, Studio 104 Entertainment
- Documentary maker, The Grizzly Truth
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Develop your intellectual, creative, and technical skills as you prepare to embark on a professional career in the film industry. Your coursework will provide you with core disciplines and filmic knowledge as well as practical experience in filmmaking. BFA and diploma students produce and work on several films while in the program.
Program overview
- Campus
- Vancouver
- Program length
- 4 years
- Honours This option has additional requirements compared to those required in a Major specialization. Students must maintain high academic standing and may have to write a graduating thesis.
- No
- Co-op Co-op is an optional program where students alternate between academic terms and paid work terms. It’s an opportunity to gain relevant job experience while completing your degree.
- No
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
What you'll learn
Film production is a hands-on program where you learn by creating. Filmmaking is a creative, dynamic process requiring the cooperation and creative input of many people. Good filmmaking requires that those involved have a broad knowledge base. The goal of this program is to graduate creative, independent filmmakers with the skills, ideas, and initiative to shape the industry.
Experiential learning
Not only will you learn in the classroom and through assignments, but you will learn from more senior students as you assist them on their senior film sets. Directed studies credit is possible for students who complete internships or projects on the UBC campus.
Campus features
- NBC Studio: a convertible classroom space which features a green screen and lighting grid.
- Editing rooms: computers have both Final Cut Pro and Premiere software for editing, as well as software for other aspects of post production.
- Visual Resources Centre: total holdings of over 400,000 35mm photographic slides, videos, films, DVDs, and a growing database of 35,000 digital images.
- Equipment room: grip, electric, sound and camera gear to support student projects.
Program advantages
UBC is one of the oldest Film Production programs in Western Canada with a well-established alumni network. You will take classes in an intimate cohort of 20 students. Students have the opportunity to take Production Design courses from the Theatre program and Screenwriting courses from the Creative Writing program.
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Film Production. Here are a few you might like.
The history of film and film production by decade with a strong emphasis on filmmakers and advances in production technology
Camera operation, lighting, sounds, and editing for film and media production
The creative and business aspects of producing for film and television.
Documentary concept development, essential production techniques, and marketing.
Outcomes
Our graduates go on to work in film/tv/new media in a multitude of roles, including writer, director, cinematographer, producer, art director, sound designer, editor, or in arts administration.
Program graduates
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Program requirements
Choose application type:
English-language requirements
English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.
General admission requirements
IB Diploma Programme
- Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses.
IB Certificate Courses
- IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an admissions average if you are graduating from a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as your basis of admission.
- IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, do not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the UBC Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics.
Degree-specific requirements: Fine Arts (direct-entry specializations only; excludes Creative Writing)
- No specific courses required beyond those needed for general admission
- Audition or portfolio
Related courses
The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in your junior year and senior year.
- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
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Related programs
Want to learn more?
Visit the Faculty of Arts website to learn more about Film Production.
View full program detailsGet a post-graduate work permit for up to three years if you are a full-time UBC international student graduating from a bachelor’s degree program and meet all eligibility criteria.
Want to learn more?
Visit the Faculty of Arts website to learn more about Film Production.
View full program details