Program Highlights
IDF Certificate program students learn research, development and analysis techniques for factual documentation and fiction storytelling, which includes development of scripts and production packages. Students learn the basic level of the appropriate technology tools: video camera, lights, sound, grip and editing equipment.
Prior to the Fall 2021 term, this program was known as the Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking Certificate program.
- Prove their creative and analytical storytelling ability by producing a treatment, outline and script for two short productions as well as an executed research plan for a fact-based story.
- Prove their leadership and management skills by developing and producing two final video productions complete with a production package for each and with the support of a crew made up of their peers.
- Demonstrate introductory technical production skills in camera, lighting, sound, editing, soundtracks, graphics, credits and effects.
- Develop and organize personal and professional components of their portfolio as well as present three different story ideas in classroom presentations and develop information for festival submissions and proposals.
- Apply Aboriginal and professional practices and protocols during their productions.
Admission Requirements
Program-specific requirements
This program does not accept applications. However, students can apply to the Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Diploma and work towards earning this credential.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 31.00