About Documentary Certificate in Capilano University

In the Documentary Certificate program you'll build the skills needed to produce, direct, write and edit documentary or specialized productions, all under the mentorship of award-winning filmmakers.

The program follows a professional production cycle from story concept and development, to pre-production, production, post-production and distribution and marketing phases.

Join the many grads who have gone on to make award-winning films and work in a variety of entry-level roles, from research to post-production to producing community television.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate competence in producing and directing documentary or specialized non‐fiction production through the execution and delivery of a documentary short subject film, considering story structure, funding, planning, writing and presenting or pitching.
• Apply technical skills to carry out basic operation of camera, lighting, sound and post production systems.
• Employ effective research strategies in a variety of subject areas, such as history, politics, culture, and performing arts.
• Demonstrate professional standard behaviour as a cooperative member of a professional creative and technical team.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
• TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT  83 ,paper-delivered test 560
• PTE: Required minimum mark 56

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Capilano University  Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.