Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: TW511
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
The Canadian television industry is booming, and this program is your key to getting a foot in the door as a television writer and producer, or in the production offices and on sets of television shows. Graduates have found employment as writers and producers at major television networks and leading independent production companies; as showrunners of top animation TV series; and as literary agents.
You'll work with award–winning industry pros from Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles to hone your abilities in the writing, creation and production of television shows across genres, from animation and children’s shows to short films and screenplays. You'll graduate with the tool kit and industry contacts to start you on your television career.
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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BDC 5000: TV Production 1 | Online | ||
BDC 5001: TV Critique 1 | Online | ||
BDC 5003: TV Creative Producing 1 | Online | ||
BDC 5004: Improvisational Sketch Writing 1 | Online | ||
COMM 5003: Writing for TV Comedy 1 | Online | ||
COMM 5004: Writing for TV Hours 1 | Online | ||
COMM 5005: Writing for TV Movies and Film 1 | Online |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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BDC 5500: TV Production 2 | Online | ||
BDC 5501: TV Critique 2 | Online | ||
BDC 5503: TV Creative Producing 2 | Online | ||
BDC 5504: Improvisational Sketch Writing 2 | Online | ||
COMM 5553: Writing for TV Comedy 2 | Online | ||
COMM 5554: Writing for TV Hours 2 | Online | ||
COMM 5555: Writing for TV Movies and Film 2 | Online |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
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 program eligibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
Applicants are required to attend an information session in a small group. Please come prepared to speak about your interest, passion and desire to work in the television industry.
A current resume must be submitted at the Information Session. Previous industry experience is not a prerequisite for this program.
Registration Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/registration-instructions.html
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $4,598.61 | $4,598.61 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $5,117.52 | $4,978.16 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $4,598.61 | $4,598.61 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $5,117.52 | $4,978.16 |
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,784.59 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,784.59 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Lorne Frohman, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3543
lorne.frohman@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: January 26, 2021