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Author your own career, by studying writing for film, television, theatre, video and digital media.
The one-year Scriptwriting Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with the knowledge, writing experience and hands-on skills necessary to become a writer in the ever-expanding fields of film, television, theatre, video and digital media content.
Discover your style and voice, as well as how to develop characters and write stories for any audience. By the end of the program, you possess an extensive professional-quality portfolio of work.
By analyzing issues and trends in film and media, you learn how to market your skills effectively and work professionally in our industries . Faculty are up-to-date, experienced professionals who help guide your projects. Guest speakers are regular visitors to your class and provide tips and advice on your potential career path.
At the end of the program, you have the opportunity to travel to Toronto and pitch your film or TV series ideas at major broadcasting and production companies. You also meet agents, distributors and accomplished screenwriters, and attend industry events during your three-day stay. It is a great opportunity to connect with important players in the industry and get their feedback on your projects.
You also expand your real-world experience with a 40-hour work placement. These placements are generally non-writing positions that allow you to learn more about how the production process works, make industry contacts and broaden your skill set.
Another opportunity that you may choose to participate in is the Hothouse Reading Series, which showcases short excerpts from students` plays read by professional actors. You receive feedback from the audience that provides you with invaluable insight to strengthen your writing.
After graduation, you may have career opportunities as a writer for:
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Careers
Graduates may have career opportunities as writers for feature length or short films, broadcast, streamed and digital media, online video, theatre and video games. They may also find work in production environments performing other writing and writing-related tasks. Graduates are knowledgeable about their industries and markets, and know how to further their careers in pre-production, production and other creative environments. They also have basic production skills which enable them to work effectively in and with production crews. Graduates possess an extensive professional-quality portfolio.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Program Eligibility
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent or partially-completed degree, or two or more years of appropriate post-secondary experience; AND
College Type | Publicly funded |
Number of Campuses | 3 |
Annual Endowments | 3.7 million CAD |
Student Retention Rate | 86.3 % |
Total number of programs | 340 |
Mode of Programmes | Full time, Part time, Online |
Work Study Program | Yes, for full time programs |
Cost of Attendance | 2,900 CAD |
Financial aid | Bursaries, Scholarship, Awards |
Language Proficiency | IELTS/TOEFL or Algonquin EAP program |
Tuition & Books (1 Year) | |
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass) and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year) |
$16,200 – $22,000 |
Learning Resources and School Supplies | $200 – $1,000 |
Optional Items | |
Gym Membership (On-campus) | $300 |
Clothing | $800 |
Miscellaneous | $1,150 |
Total Optional Items | $2,250 |
Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month) | |
Application fee | $250 |
Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day) | $940 |
Total Homestay | $1,190 |
Residence (8 Months) | |
Accommodations | $7,720 |
Meal Plan (Mandatory) | $3,350 |
Total Residence | $11,070 |
Off Campus Housing 1 Month | |
2 Bedroom Apartment (estimated cost only) | $1,200 – $1,400 |
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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
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