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Outdoor Filmmaking Certificate at Capilano University

Capilano University, Canada

Programme overview

The Outdoor Filmmaking Certificate at CapU is offered exclusively in Squamish and allows students to combine their love of the outdoors with creating stunning, impactful films. Surrounded by staggering natural beauty in every direction, the Squamish area has long been a home to world-renowned outdoor filmmakers and a hub for adventure film production. This 42-credit, full-time, in-person certificate program is completed in three terms.

Faculty: Fine & Applied Arts  |  Department: School of Motion Picture Arts  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The program's outdoor filmmaking courses focus on various production approaches while taking additional classes to provide a broader understanding of the industry. Students take courses in documentary production, sound recording, storytelling, directing, lighting and camera work and post-production.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Adventure guide; Cinematographer; Director; Editor; Filmmaker; Grip; Lighting crew; Outdoor educator; Producer; Production crew; Screenwriter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduation A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses Students will record and submit for review a video response to a questionnaire provided by the department. Contact the department for more information on submission guidelines.

Domestic applicants: CAD 13,837 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $2,610 total) are excluded. Source

International applicants: CAD 37,845 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition across all years as listed on the programme page; separate student fees (about $2,610 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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