Looking for an exciting career in the television industry? Canadore’s Broadcasting - Television and Video Production program will introduce you to practical hands-on training and help you progress to become the creator of your own material. Our 45 x 60-foot dual grid studio facility is used for a wide variety of productions including entertainment shows, newscasts and short drama productions.
Electronic Field Production (EFP) and editing are an integral part of the curriculum. Our excellent working relationship with the local cable company provides our students with access to a mobile production truck through our Multicam course.
You will work in teams on a number of projects that will develop your production and post-production skills. Our emphasis on transferable work skills combined with a commitment to meeting technical standards has earned the Broadcasting-Television and Video Production program a solid reputation in the industry. Our work experience opportunities provide graduating students with the opportunity to enhance their skill sets and make contact with potential employers.
Our program is always evolving to meet new trends and changes in this exciting field. Our small class sizes and concentrated hands-on approach allow for an enhanced learning environment for all our students.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English and one senior level mathematics course or equivalents are required.
Mature Students: Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test. Students must possess prerequisites even if they are applying as a mature student. However, college, university or upgrading equivalencies can be used if students do not possess appropriate secondary school courses.
Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.
Required courses: Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U) and any senior level mathematics course (C) or (U).
Recommended courses that could be used in the admission selection procedure: • Grade 11 (M) and/or Grade 12 (M) Communications Technology (TGJ 3M, TGJ 4M) • Grade 12 (O) Media Arts ASM 4O • Grade 12 (O) or (M) Dramatic Arts (ADA 4O, ADA 4M) • Grade 11 (O) or (M) and/or Grade 12 (M) Visual Arts (AVI 3M, AVI 3O, AVI 4M)
SELECTION PROCEDURE Grade 12 English, senior level Mathematics, and two other core credits. Applicants with a senior level Media, Visual or Dramatic Arts course will receive bonus points.
STUDENT QUOTE
“I would never have imagined schoolwork could be so much fun, and now my fun schoolwork has turned into a really enjoyable career. I can’t say enough to express my incredible journey at Canadore.”
Jessica Vander Kooij
A-Channel, Vancouver, Graduate 2002
FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION!
Graduates of this program are qualified to apply for admission to the college’s one-year Interactive Multimedia or one-year Business Management graduate certificate programs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Studio and field television and video production
Live event production
Post production editing
Self employment / freelance work
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER ONE:
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TEL 101 Production Planning and Management
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TEL 102 Computers for Television
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TEL 104 Technical Studies for Television I
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TEL 109 Field Production I
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TEL 110 Introduction to Studio Production
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FCD 102 Basic Design
SEMESTER TWO:
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TEL 202 Computers for Television II
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TEL 203 Writing For Media
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TEL 204 Technical Studies for Television II
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TEL 205 Editing I
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TEL 206 Studio Production II
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TEL 209 Field Production II
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CGE 125 Communication
SEMESTER THREE:
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TEL 305 Editing II
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TEL 306 Studio Production III
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TEL 308 Mobile I
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TEL 309 Field Production III
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CMM 230 Writing and Speaking to Persuade
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SCA 120 Media Law and Ethics
SEMESTER FOUR:
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TEL 405 Editing III
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TEL 406 Studio Production IV
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TEL 408 Mobile II
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TEL 409 Field Production IV
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TEL 410 Work Opportunities/Portfolio Development
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PSY 123 Applied Psychology
PERSONAL ASSETS
Creativity
Time management skills
Ability to work under pressure
Teamwork skills
Computer skills
Writing skills
Ability to set and achieve goals
ARTICULATION
Two years of four-year Communication Arts degree, Athabasca University, AB
CANADORE COLLEGE - CTV Student Placement Agreement
The Canadore Broadcasting-Television and Video Production program has entered into a formal agreement with CTV to provide final semester TV students with the opportunity to complete a four-week placement at a CTV station.
FIELD PLACEMENT
Students participate in field placements, which take place in the fourth semester. Past field placement locations have included: