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Documentary Certificate at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

Looking to bring their creative vision to life on screens large and small? Capilano University’s eight-month, full-time Documentary Certificate program is for students. In the Documentary Certificate program, students build the skills to produce, direct, write and edit documentaries or specialized productions under award-winning filmmakers' mentorship. Students understand how production cycles work, from story concept and development to pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and marketing phases.

Faculty: Fine & Applied Arts  |  Department: School of Motion Picture Arts  |  Duration: 8 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Career pathways

Career paths include: Documentary filmmaker; Instructional video producer; Interactive media designer; Public health videographer; Television producer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation or Successful completion of testing and/or upgrading in English or Math skills The interview will now be submitted as a self-taped video of intent. Specific details and instructions for the interview and essay/letter are provided directly through Slideroom.

Domestic applicants: CAD 12,198 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $1,869 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 31,062 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $1,869 total) are excluded. Source

Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50, which covers applications to 2 programs.

International applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which covers applications to 2 programs. New international students also pay a one-time $5,000 deposit, applied against international tuition once registered in courses.

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