Name: Advanced Film Production
Brand: Advanced Film Production

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Advanced Film Production

Advanced Film Production is a full-time, two-year program that covers the five core areas of live-action filmmaking: Directing, Producing, Production Design, Cinematography, and Postproduction. You’ll gain deep knowledge in each area, explore the history and evolution of filmmaking, and learn how emerging technologies are shaping the craft today.

By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and insight to bring your creative vision to life on screen.

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March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates

July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates

To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
‍Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates

July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates

Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Admission requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

English 30-1, English 30-2 or equivalent

Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test

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Portfolio submission which should include a written submission (maximum 500 words) or a short video (maximum 5 minutes) based on the following:
- A short essay about a film you like and why (what makes you enjoy it),
- A short essay about the film you want to make,
- A short essay about a film you saw and how you would change it, and
- A highlight reel or portfolio of work that you have created (maximum 5 minutes) and this video should be hosted on an online platform like YouTube or Vimeo (through a link)

Submissions must represent the original work of the applicant. If an item is a collaborative piece, list all contributors and describe your contribution. If you have questions or would like an informal pre-assessment of your portfolio, please email ceaportfolio@bowvalleycollege.ca. Watch this video for more information.

*Students who do not have adequate samples for the portfolio submission may wish to enroll in the Foundation in Entertainment Arts Certificate before pursuing a diploma.

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If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.

International Students:
‍Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list.

Tuition and fees

Term

Tuition fees

Additional fees

Total fees*

Term 1

$6,060

$605

$6,665

Term 2

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 3

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 4

$6,060

$605

$6,665

Term 5

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Term 6

$6,060

$564

$6,624

Estimated total tuition:

total cost

Term

Tuition fees

Additional fees

Total fees*

Term 1

$11,305

$605

$11,910

Term 2

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 3

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 4

$10,940

$605

$11,545

Term 5

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Term 6

$10,940

$564

$11,504

Estimated total tuition:

total cost

*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

‍Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Term 1

Code	Course	Credits	PDF
FIPR1101	The History of Motion Pictures	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1104	Cinematography I: The Grammar of Cinematic Storytelling	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1200	Data Acquisition for Film	3
FIPR1300	Film Editing: Fundamentals and Workflow	3

Term 2

Code	Course	Credits	PDF
FIPR1105	Cinematography II: Lighting Applications and Techniques	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1201	Directing I: Technique and Approach	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1202	Producing: Film Finance, Budgeting and Scheduling	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1301	Screenwriting: The Mechanics and Mythology of Storytelling, Script Development and Pitching	3	picture_as_pdf

Term 3

Code	Course	Credits	PDF
FIPR1106	Cinematography III: Crafting Creative Photography	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1203	Directing II: Casting and Working with Actors	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR1401	Production Design I: Developing Design Concepts from Script to Screen	3	picture_as_pdf
VFXP1704	Foundations in Unreal Engine	3

Term 4

Code	Course	Credits	PDF
FIPR2101	Cinematography IV: Virtual Production	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2201	Industry Career Preparation and Interviewing Skills	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2301	Post-Production II: Visual Effects	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2302	Post-Production III: Colour Grading and Picture Delivery	3	picture_as_pdf

Term 5

Code	Course	Credits
FIPR2501	Capstone Preparation I: Grip, Rigging and Special Effect	3
FIPR2502	Capstone Preparation II: Electrical Departmen	3
FIPR2503	Capstone Preparation III: Location Sound Recording	3
FIPR2504	Capstone Preparation IV: Camera Department	3

Term 6

Code	Course	Credits	PDF
FIPR2202	Film Production Industry Project I: Preproduction	3	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2203	Film Production Industry Project II: Production	4	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2204	Film Production Industry Project III: Industry Presentation and Critique	4	picture_as_pdf
FIPR2999	Film Production Capstone Project: Review, Post-Mortem, and Portfolio	5	picture_as_pdf

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Advanced Film Production

Master the art and craft of filmmaking from start to finish.