Get ready for a career in advanced television and film

The Advanced Television and Film Program has undergone a significant transformation and has increased in length to 3 (three) terms (i.e. 42 weeks September - August).

Transmedia and new interactive courses have been created and integrated within the traditional curriculum.


Program Overview

Sheridan Advanced Television and Film Studies Program (ATVF) provides a benchmark of excellence for film schools in Canada. Our student work consistently wins awards at film festivals in North America and internationally, and our graduates continue to achieve professional and artistic success.

ATVF integrates the practical, technical and creative aspects of television and film studies while providing direct, industry-relevant experience. You'll develop your creativity while gaining the specialized skills you need to bring your ideas and vision to life on the screen. You'll also acquire an understanding of new technologies and production methods, enabling you to stay current as the industry evolves.
 

Get Immersed in the Industry

ATVF stands out among Canadian film schools for its hands-on emphasis. In less than a year you’ll work on numerous films while:

  • Learning sophisticated production techniques and technologies, including RED ONE™ image capture, High Definition, 35mm, 16mm and AVID Media Composer Nitris DX™ editing systems
  • Collaborating with other creative professionals
  • Shooting on professional sound stages and on location
  • Producing documentaries
  • Developing a fast track to knowledge in areas such as directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, production design and post-production
  • Building career connections during a five-week onsite job placement

Our instructors and production facilities rank second to none among film schools in Canada. You’ll work in professional surroundings, learn from practicing filmmakers with years of industry experience, and be immersed in the culture of the television and film industry — and, in just one academic year, you can become part of it.

ATVF is designed for mature students who already hold a college diploma or university degree, and for working professionals who want to upgrade their skill set. The program belongs to CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), an international consortium of the world’s major television and film schools.

Sheridan Advanced Television and Film Studies (ATVF) courses are held at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario. ATVF film work has been produced in studio and Toronto locations. Numerous productions have been filmed in international locations in China, India, Europe and South America.

Additional Costs

In addition to the tuition/fees for this program, students should plan to spend an additional $2,000 – $5,000 (approximately) in materials and supplies depending on their Master Class focus.

  • Demonstrate and apply production techniques for film, television and Digital Video Disk (DVD), including basic aspects of interactive television.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of film and television as artistic media.
  • In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate a combination of skills and knowledge from their chosen areas of specialization.

Producing, Directing and Writing

  • Understand the duties and skills of First and Second Assistant Director (AD) for television and motion pictures.
  • Understand the duties of a Production Manager for film and television, including organizing departments, location management, budgeting and scheduling.
  • Apply, from a producers perspective, appropriate copyright and entertainment laws and professional practices.
  • Develop co-productions, and domestic and international co-production treatises.
  • Demonstrate directing skills for feature film, television series and Movies of the Week (MOWs)
  • Demonstrate skills required in screenwriting for film, television series and MOWs
  • Make use of Canadian and international film and video distribution systems.
  • Create strategies for working with fundraising agencies and processes within Canadian and international film and TV industry.

Editing and Post Production

  • Demonstrate skills required for image compositing.
  • Editing for film and television.
  • Understand and apply colour correction techniques.
  • Understand and apply film to data transfer.
  • Understand and apply film to video transfer.

Visual

  • Demonstrate advanced camera skills in high definition television (HDTV) production, 35 mm motion picture camera operation, and Super 16 mm camera operation.
  • Demonstrate an ability to operate Steadicam.
  • Understand the duties of First and Second Camera Assistant, Key Grip for television and motion pictures.

Audio


  • Mix audio in post production on motion picture and video projects.
  • Apply advanced techniques for location audio recording.
  • Apply Foley recording techniques.
 Code Title
Credits
 TERM 1
   
Students must complete 21 credits
in Term 1.


MANDATORY COURSE
   
MEDA 50330 
 ATVF-VFX Production Primer 1
6
MASTER CLASSES
Students are assigned to 2 (two) Master
Classes as per application process
.
Students continue in assigned Master Classes for duration of program.

   
MEDA 58823
Producing 1  6
MEDA 54629
Directing 1  6
MEDA 57721
Introduction to Documentary Film Production 6
LITT 51897 
Screenwriting 1
6
MEDA 54876
Editing for Film and TV 1  6
MEDA 59276
Audio Production and
Post-production 1
6
MEDA 54127
Camera and Lighting Techniques 1  6
MEDA 58263
Production and Digital Design 1  6
ANIM 50261

ELECTIVE COURSES

Students select from elective courses
and modules to reach 21 credits in
Term 1.

Compositing
6
MEDA 59798
Creative Previsualization Strategies  3
MGMT 59724
Project Management  3
ELECTIVE MODULES


MEDA 52572
Assistant Director Primer  1
MEDA 54399
Understanding the Actor  1
MEDA 51164
Fundamentals of Sound Design
1



TERM 2


Students must complete 20 credits
in Term 2.




MANDATORY COURSE



MEDA 54717

MASTER CLASSES


MEDA 59999
ATVF-VFX Production Primer 2



Producing 2 
2



6
MEDA 50102
Directing 2  6
MEDA 56367
Advanced Documentary Film
Production 
6
LITT 57198
Screenwriting 2
6
MEDA 50682
Editing for Film and TV 2  6
MEDA 50130
Audio Production and
Post-production 2
6
MEDA 56481
Camera and Lighting 2  6
MEDA 50000

ANIM 53551
Production and Digital Design 2

Advanced Compositing 
6


6
ELECTIVE COURSES


Students select from elective courses
to reach 20 credits in Term 2.

MGMT 50172



Advanced Project Management



3
MEDA 55586 
Transmedia Strategies
3

TERM 3
Students must complete 10 credits
in Term 3.



MANDATORY COURSES


MEDA 50025
ATVF-VFX Production Primer 3  2
MEDA 50009

MEDA50036
Career Design

Capstone Project
2

6

Note: The curriculum for this program is currently being reviewed. Any applicable updates and/or revisions to the course offerings will be posted on Sheridan's website.

Sheridan Advanced Television and Film Studies Program (ATVF) alumni have earned Academy Award nominations, Genie Awards, festival awards and numerous other honours. They build careers in all aspects of the film and television industry, working as:

  • Film/TV producer 
  • Director
  • Art director
  • Cinematographer
  • Film and video editor
  • Assistant director
  • Motion picture camera operator/camera assistant
  • Production manager/unit coordinator
  • Location audio recordist
  • Foley sound specialist
  • Post-audio engineer/mixer
  • Digital image compositor
  • Film/video transfer operator/colourist
  • Production designer
  • Screenwriter

Graduates also find opportunities with broadcasters, suppliers and technology groups.

We are unique because we train students to understand emerging technology and industrial workflows so our graduates are well placed to work anywhere notwithstanding technological change.

Program Eligibility

  • Media-related postsecondary diploma or degree, and/or demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of:

    • Previous academic achievement and/or demonstrated experience

    and

    • A portfolio submission to include:

      • Letter of intent
      • Reference letters
      • The portfolio should also include samples of your work which could be demo reels, audio recordings, newspaper/magazine articles, videotapes, scripts, poetry/short stories or photographs.

    A portfolio review fee is required with the portfolio submission.
     
    Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.

    Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

    Program Offerings

    Program Details

    Faculty:
    Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
    Program Code:
    PATAF
    Duration:
    One Year (PATAF)
    Designation:
    Ontario College Graduate Certificate
    Campus:
    Trafalgar Road Campus
    Start:
    September

    Useful Information

    "3 X 3 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION"

    This annual competition is open to all aspiring writers with 3 winning scripts being produced by our post-graduate student teams.   We are looking for original, 3-character, 3-minute scripts, written specifically with our studio set and production parameters in mind.  Each film is directed by a different director, lit by a different cinematographer, and the common set dressed by a different production designer.

    Think you're up to challenge? Start writing! You can submit up to 2 scripts.

    The set production parameters change from year to year and will be posted shortly for the 2011 - 2012 academic year. Submission deadline is early October 2011. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

    Contact
    Program Coordinator
    Email: jean.desormeaux@sheridanc.on.ca

    Program Support Officer
    Email: barbara.mathieu@sheridanc.on.ca