Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

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Students in this program are required to bring mobile devices that meet minimum specified requirements.

About the Program

Are you passionate for the art of visual storytelling through film and video? In this program you will learn to write, perform, shoot, and edit content in a variety of formats. Using industry standard equipment and software, storytelling skills are enhanced through lighting, sound design, and post-production finishing.
The program's inventory of HD field cameras and professional lighting kits is continually enhanced by the acquisition of the latest ancillary gear. Multi-camera production experience is well served by our fully equipped HD studio along with remote production equipment.
The fourth semester of this 2-year program is split between a field placement where you will work within the industry and a final capstone project where you will integrate the skills you have learned within the program. This provides you with an opportunity to produce a project you are passionate about and to strengthen your portfolio. Along with jobs within the Film and Television Industry, the Television and Independent Production Program also prepares you to navigate the world of freelance employment or to create your own opportunities through entrepreneurship.

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)
Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1250), or equivalent
For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading

Admission Procedures

An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation.
Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C, and post-secondary course used in calculation of the academic strength.
Provided the program has available spaces, applicants meeting minimum academic strength (70%) will receive an offer of acceptance and are encouraged to tour the facilities and gain an understanding of the demanding workload and extracurricular hours required for success in the program.
A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.

Program Requirements

The Broadcast Television program requires that students be available to shoot and edit projects and live events outside of regular school hours, including some weekends, as part of the curriculum.
Attendance at classes is essential as many courses include hands-on, in-class assignments as part of the assessment strategy.
Students are required to provide their own media storage solutions. This includes such things as external hard drives and SDHC cards. Details and specifications will be provided at the start of the semester and in the program information sessions.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fee details for the 2020-2021 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.

Domestic Fees

Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2020 / 2021) for Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production - Program # 1169

Doon - Fall 2020 Level 1 & 2 (Program Start: 2020-09-08)
Description	Fall 2020	Winter 2021
Full-time Program Tuition	$1348.00	$1348.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.95	$20.95
Administration Fee	$18.40	$18.40
Technology Enhancement Fee	$142.75	$142.75
Capital Development Fee	$77.08	$77.08
CSI Association Fee	$84.50	$84.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$12.75	$12.75
CSI Legal Protection (optional)	$30.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional)	$15.00	$15.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional)	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$0.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$0.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Student Services	$50.65	$50.65
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional)	$0.00	$0.00
Session Total	$2103.58	$1778.58
Year Total		$3882.16

Doon - Fall 2020 Level 3 & 4 (Program Start: 2019-09-03)
Description	Fall 2020	Winter 2021
Full-time Program Tuition	$1348.00	$1348.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.95	$20.95
Administration Fee	$18.40	$18.40
Technology Enhancement Fee	$142.75	$142.75
Capital Development Fee	$77.08	$77.08
CSI Association Fee	$84.50	$84.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$0.00	$0.00
ONE Card Fee	$12.75	$12.75
CSI Legal Protection (optional)	$30.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional)	$15.00	$15.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional)	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$0.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$0.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Student Services	$50.65	$50.65
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional)	$0.00	$0.00
Session Total	$2103.58	$1778.58
Year Total		$3882.16

International Fees

Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2020 / 2021) for
Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production - Program # 1169

Doon - Fall 2020 Level 1 & 2 (Program Start: 2020-09-08)
Description	Fall 2020	Winter 2021
International Program Tuition	$6250.00	$6250.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.95	$20.95
Administration Fee	$18.40	$18.40
Technology Enhancement Fee	$142.75	$142.75
Capital Development Fee	$77.08	$77.08
CSI Association Fee	$84.50	$84.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00
ONE Card Fee	$12.75	$12.75
CSI Legal Protection (optional)	$30.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional)	$15.00	$15.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional)	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$0.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$0.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Student Services	$50.65	$50.65
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional)	$0.00	$0.00
Session Total	$7880.58	$7055.58
Year Total		$14936.16

Doon - Fall 2020 Level 3 & 4 (Program Start: 2019-09-03)
Description	Fall 2020	Winter 2021
International Program Tuition	$6250.00	$6250.00
Recreation/Athletics Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.95	$20.95
Administration Fee	$18.40	$18.40
Technology Enhancement Fee	$142.75	$142.75
Capital Development Fee	$77.08	$77.08
CSI Association Fee	$84.50	$84.50
CSI Health Plan Fee	$295.00	$0.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee	$0.00	$0.00
ISR	$375.00	$375.00
ONE Card Fee	$12.75	$12.75
CSI Legal Protection (optional)	$30.00	$0.00
CSI International Health Fee	$500.00	$0.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional)	$15.00	$15.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional)	$3.50	$3.50
Locker Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Alumni Services	$0.00	$0.00
Student Spaces	$0.00	$0.00
Graduation fee	$0.00	$0.00
Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Academic Support Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Health and Wellness Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
CSI Career Services Fee	$0.00	$0.00
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Student Services	$50.65	$50.65
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional)	$0.00	$0.00
Session Total	$7880.58	$7055.58
Year Total		$14936.16

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates find freelance, contract or full-time positions as videographers, editors, writers, performers, and a variety of other production and post-production positions, within the corporate, independent production, and broadcast fields.

On average, 78% of graduates from the last three years (2017 to 2019) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Pathways & Credit Transfer

Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.

Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.

Learn more about PLAR.

Program Courses

Course Details (1169)
Course Code	Course Title and Description
Level 1
BRT1165	Single Camera Production Description: It all starts with the shot. Wide shots. Medium shots. Close-ups. High angle, low angle and canted angle shots. All are elements of the visual grammar that goes into creating a compelling scene. In this course students will explore the language of visual storytelling and learn the basics of professional single camera shooting and editing. They will learn how to shoot a scene from various angles, with different sized shots, and how to edit those shots together to create a single scene that flows smoothly and seamlessly. Hours: 56 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
BRT1250	On-Camera performance Description: Successful YouTubers, journalists and actors all have one thing in common, the ability to present content with confidence. This course explores on-camera performance for both scripted and non-scripted video platforms. Through discussion, coaching and group exercises, students learn techniques to enhance their confidence and ability to effectively articulate material on camera. Students will explore proper voice manipulation, creating emotion and appropriate appearance to present an impactful performance. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
BRT1265	Audio for Video Description: Close your eyes. Imagine a baby crying, or a crowd cheering, or an out of control train careening ever faster down the tracks. All in complete silence. Audio is the element that adds life to a production. It helps connect the audience emotionally to the story. In fact, audio is a least 50% of the viewer's experience. In this course, students will learn how to use audio as a storytelling tool. They will learn about audio theory and the tools and techniques specific to video production. Basic miking, recording and audio mixing techniques will be explored through the shooting and editing of video projects. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
BRT1270	Television Studio Production Description: To an outsider, the mix of multiple monitors, buttons and sounds within a busy television control room can seem like chaos, but it's actually an environment where everyone is fulfilling an essential role that ultimately results in a slick and seamless television program for the viewing audience. Welcome to the inside. This course introduces students to basic, multi-camera, studio production tools and techniques with a heavy emphasis on teamwork and best practices. Directing, switching, audio, camera operation and video control are among the many crew roles that students will perform to produce programs within the television studio environment. Hours: 56 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMM1085	College Reading & Writing Skills Description: This course focuses on the reading, writing and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse, summarize, and discuss a variety of readings and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising in response to written prompts. This course prepares students for post-secondary writing tasks, research, and documentation. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
CON0101	Conestoga 101 Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. Hours: 1 Credits: Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Level 2
BRT1150	Production Management Description: The industry that develops, produces, and delivers video content is constantly evolving in response to the changing landscape created by technology, culture and business. In this course students examine the current lay of the land in the television and independent production industries from funding models to applicable laws, ethics, standards and practices. The past, future and interconnectedness of both television and independent production are explored to help make sense of current conditions and future forecasts. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMM1085 CoRequisites:
BRT1220	Factual Storytelling Description: Some of the most shared, viewed and liked videos tell a great story. Factual storytelling is the basis of documentaries, news reports and engaging web series. This course explores the skills necessary to conceive and produce editorially driven, non-fiction content for a variety of video platforms. Through assignments, students will research, interview, shoot and edit a variety of short and long stories. A selection of stories produced will be lined up and presented in a live-to-tape studio environment using the skills learned in TV Studio Production. By the end of this course, successful students will be able to create compelling video content that will stand out. Hours: 70 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: BRT1250, BRT1270, BRT1260 or BRT1265, BRT1160 or BRT1165 CoRequisites:
BRT1285	Location Production and Lighting Description: Often the difference between a production that looks okay and one that looks amazing is the lighting, but lighting is about much more than illumination. It can be used as a storytelling tool to expand the emotional pallet of a scene by reflecting the tone or the mood of the story, or even a person's character traits. In this course, students will further their knowledge and skills in single camera production through applying several common lighting techniques within a variety of productions. Hours: 56 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: BRT1260 or BRT1265, BRT1160 or BRT1165 CoRequisites:
BRT1290	Graphics and Motion Graphics Description: Graphics and motion graphics play an increasingly important role within the production and post-production environment. They can set the mood within a title sequence, enhance storytelling by providing additional information, and simplify difficult concepts through data visualization. Animated graphics can add excitement and an additional layer of meaning. Using industry-standard imaging and motion graphics applications, students will apply design principles and elements of design to create aesthetically pleasing and technically sound graphics for the screen, including titles, lower thirds, credits and infographics. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: BRT1260 or BRT1265, BRT1160 or BRT1165 CoRequisites:
BRT1300	Scriptwriting Description: Alfred Hitchcock once said, “To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script.” A good script is the foundation upon which your projects will be built. In this course, students will learn how to write compelling scripts for video and film using proper split-script and standard screenplay formats. Plot, character development and effective storytelling structure will be explored through the writing of scripts, some of which will be “greenlighted” and taken forward into production by the students. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMM1085 CoRequisites:
OHS1320	Safety in the Workplace Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers. Hours: 14 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Level 3
BRT2130	Advanced Post-Production Description: Beyond basic editing lies a world of layering and manipulating video, sound and special effects to engage viewers in the storytelling. This is the world of Advanced Post-production. Students will adopt a problem-solving approach toward applying the techniques of video compositing, colour grading, and audio post-production with an emphasis on motivated decision-making. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: BRT1290, BRT1280 or BRT1285 CoRequisites:
BRT2140	Web Design and Delivery Description: Online video delivery has become an essential component of modern business and marketing strategies. In this course, students learn how to market themselves and their videos through a custom, portfolio website that they create and strategic use of social media platforms. The skills learned will be a valuable asset to take into today's job market. Hours: 42 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: BRT1290, BRT1280 or BRT1285 CoRequisites:
BRT2280	Series Development and Production Description: All the skills and knowledge gained in the first year of the program come together in this course, which allows students to plan and produce a television show with original content. Working in teams, students will learn how to develop and pitch a series and create multiple episodes by integrating and expanding existing knowledge of interviewing, performing, scriptwriting, shooting, editing, graphics, production planning tools and live studio production. This course also takes production one step further, as students will discover how to plan and prepare remote coverage and multi-camera operation in the field. Hours: 84 Credits: 6 Pre-Requisites: BRT1290, BRT1300, BRT1220, BRT1280 or BRT1285 CoRequisites:
ENTR2070	Media Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Description: In this course, students are introduced to the importance of initiative, creativity, delivery and business acumen in taking their own journalistic projects from idea to public view. Pitching ideas, pricing and valuing one's own work, establishing one's brand, building business relationships, and the financial aspects of running a small business are all important parts of freelancing, independent production and contract work in today's media environment. Students learn how to market their skills and talents outside of traditional employer-employee relationships. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
ETR2230	Career Development Description: Figuring out your dream job and discovering how to go about getting that career is the goal of this practical course. From learning about what opportunities exist in the television and independent production fields, to how to go about branding yourself and creating a professional online presence, this course helps students make the transition from college to obtaining work in their desired field. Students will come away from this course with a polished cover letter, resume, demo reel, social media presence and interview skills that will help them secure their faculty-approved, Industry Placement in the subsequent semester and work after graduation. Hours: 28 Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: BRT1150 CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Level 4
BRT2170	Capstone - Television and Independent Production Description: Using the skills learned to date in the program, students hone their professional abilities through their capstone project. Students take the lead on a production that reflects their passion and career objectives. Students can choose between media genres to create either a narrative or documentary short film, a television series or pilot, or plan and execute branded content for a client. All projects are guided by faculty mentors as students take their content through the stages of pre-production, production, and post production. Hours: 140 Credits: 9 Pre-Requisites: BRT2130, BRT2280, OHS1320 CoRequisites:
FPLT2080	Field Placement (Broadcasting Television and Independent Production) Description: This course facilitates a placement experience with a company/agency which has been approved by the program. Students will take an active role in securing a placement by practising employability skills learned through preparatory courses. Engaging in the work environment of a professionally relevant company/agency will allow students to apply their education and skills contributing to their mutual benefit. Appropriate workplace behaviour and etiquette is expected as students use this opportunity to expand their network of industry contacts and effectively market their personal brand. Through this experience, students can cultivate confidence, escalate awareness of industry practices, add to their resume & portfolio, and contribute to their own career success. Hours: 210 Credits: 7 Pre-Requisites: BRT2130, BRT2140, BRT2280, ETR2230, OHS1320, ENTR2070 CoRequisites:

Program Outcomes

Operate industry standard production equipment, in studio and on location, to create television, video and/or web content for multiple platforms
Deliver television, video and digital or web content via multiple platforms in formats that meet current broadcast industry standards.
Participate in the planning and preparation of television, mobile and/or Web productions that meet industry standards and regulations.
Monitor and maintain the technical quality of productions during recording and broadcasts using resources, equipment and protocols which meet with industry standards.
Participate in marketing activities to promote independent productions and/or a station's brand and products.
Plan and prepare interviews, scripts and reporting content for use in television, video or digital media productions.
Use business skills and accepted industry practices in the creation of television, video and/or web productions.
Keep current with the needs of the television and digital media broadcast industry using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.
Conduct work safely in accordance with all applicable acts, regulations, legislation, and codes to ensure personal and public safety.
Use a variety of post-production skills and techniques to enhance and complete television, digital, web and/or video productions.
Examine personal suitability to operate as an independent producer or freelance talent through consideration of the risks, rewards, and personal attributes associated with success in such an endeavor.
Create and maintain a personal branding strategy that supports freelance, contract, and other independent production activities.

Program Advisory Committees

The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.

For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.

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Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.