Television Writing and Producing
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: TW511
Campus: Online
Length: 2 semesters
Humber’s TV Writing and Producing graduate certificate combines flexible online learning with an optional immersive in-person residency at our Lakeshore campus, ideal for both recent graduates and working professionals. Spread over two semesters, our curriculum blends creativity and business with a focus on impactful storytelling to equip emerging writers and producers with the skills and connections to excel in the scripted and unscripted industries across Canada and internationally.
Students will learn how to write, create, and produce for multiple formats including: half-hour television, animated children's programming, one-hour episodic television, reality programming, documentary series, and feature films.
Our producing courses cover the legal, technical, and artistic methods of production. Additional courses cover the marketplace from a current and future-focused perspective to understand the industry’s evolving needs. This, along with our emphasis on writing both for the unscripted and scripted space, prepares students for careers in writers’ rooms, as production co-ordinators and managers, as development executives, and as story producers and story editors. Courses are led by award-winning professors who are industry professionals and who bring real-world knowledge and application into the classroom.
Courses
Semester 1 |
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| TVWP 5001: |
| TVWP 5002: |
| TVWP 5003: |
| TVWP 5004: |
| TVWP 5005: |
| TVWP 5006: |
Semester 2 |
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| TVWP 5501: |
| TVWP 5502: |
| TVWP 5503: |
| TVWP 5504: |
| TVWP 5505: |
| TVWP 5506: |
| Required 1 from the following courses |
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 4 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
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Resume and Letter of Intent
Applicants must submit a detailed resume and letter of intent (up to 500 words).
We'd like to hear why you want to work in this industry including what particular film or TV series influenced you. Please tell us why you're interested in our program, and about any experience you may have (although not required to apply).
Submission Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $10,479.64
- international: $18,569.72
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $4,598.61 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $5,239.82 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $4,598.61 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $5,239.82 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,643.65 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,284.86 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,643.65 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,284.86 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Diana Golts, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design
416.675.6622 ext. 75487
diana.golts@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: November 19, 2024