Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production

The Bachelor of Applied Arts in Film Production at Red Deer Polytechnic is a four-year, full-time, on-campus degree covering directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Core coursework in the first three years addresses acting, directing, production, storytelling, and film history, with students learning storyboarding, directing actors, scene editing, cinematography techniques such as lighting and camera movement, sound design, and production scheduling and budgeting, alongside elective options from creative arts and other subject areas. In the fourth year, students complete an applied practicum in a chosen specialization such as directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, or sound design. Students have access to production equipment including cameras, lenses, audio gear, and editing suites with extended access, along with a props department and specialized production spaces. The program suits students seeking hands-on, production-focused training across multiple filmmaking roles before narrowing into a specialization in the final year. Related careers include film or television director, producer, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer, production or location manager, and sound recording engineer.