Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: TW511
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 2 semesters
Humber’s Television Writing and Producing graduate certificate program prepares you to work as a television writer and producer, and to work in the production offices and on sets of major television shows.
You will learn how to write, as well as create and produce, all genres of television shows from half-hour situation comedy, animation, children’s, one-hour episodic, reality and lifestyle to late night comedies, short films and screenplays. You will work with award-winning writers; producers; directors; set designers; editors; directors of photography; and development and network executives from Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles to learn the lucrative and creative business of television and film. Learn from well-known guests, lecturers and faculty how to create, write, develop, pitch and sell the ideas that may one day lead to successful employment in writers’ rooms, production offices and on sets of major network television shows.
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 all listed course requirements.
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 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.
Applicants are required to attend a virtual information session in a small group. Please submit your availability and contact information through SlideRoom (instructions in the link below); a faculty member will then contact you about the virtual information session details. At the time of your information session appointment, please come prepared to speak about your interest, passion and desire to work in the television industry.
Submission Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-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.
The 2021/2022 fee for two semesters is:
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $4,598.61 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $5,099.77 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $4,598.61 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $5,099.77 |
Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $8,092.84 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,594.00 |
Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
Tuition | $8,092.84 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
Total | $8,594.00 |
*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: March 29, 2024