Television Writing and Producing

Television Writing and Producing

Certificate
12 months
Application deadlines: December 31
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$75
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$16,372

Program overview

You will learn how to write, as well as create and produce, all genres of television shows from half-hour situation comedy, animation, children’s, one-hour episodic, reality and lifestyle to late night comedies, short films and screenplays. You will work with award-winning writers; producers; directors; set designers; editors; directors of photography; and development and network executives from Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles to learn the lucrative and creative business of television and film. Learn from well known guests, lecturers and faculty how to create, write, develop, pitch and sell the ideas that may one day lead to successful employment in writers’ rooms, production offices and on sets of major network television shows.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
Admission selection is based on the following 5 requirements: 1. Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma 2. English Language Proficiency All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy. 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation. 4. Information Session Applicants are required to attend an information session in a small group. Please come prepared to speak about your interest, passion and desire to work in the television industry. 5. Resume A current resume must be submitted at the Information Session. Previous industry experience is not a prerequisite for this program.

Career opportunities

Some of the graduates of this program are presently working as writers and producers at major television networks and major independent production companies. Some are working on popular television shows on CTV, CBC, NBC and MTV such as Big Brother, Bitten and New Girl. There are graduates currently running top animation TV series and working as literary agents in major agencies in Toronto.

Campus location

Toronto , Canada

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