Diploma in Film and Video Production at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada is a diploma in Film & Animation programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,180 per year (CAD 11,040 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Film & Animation
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 11,040 / year
International tuition: CAD 39,180 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma from SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology prepares students for production and post-production roles in film and video. Coursework spans scriptwriting and story development, producing and directing, cinematography and sound recording, non-linear editing, sound design and visual effects, and the business side of the industry, including funding, tax credits, distribution and marketing. Across 60 credits, students build technical and creative skills for narrative, documentary and commercial projects and complete a Capstone Project drawing on directing, writing and post-production coursework. An optional cooperative work term is available between the first and second year, offering paid, full-time industry experience. Delivery is in person at SAIT's Main Campus. Students must maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.0 to progress and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate. The program accepts international applicants, though it does not currently meet Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility requirements. Graduates may pursue transfer credit toward degrees at the University of Calgary or Royal Roads University. Recent graduate surveys report a 70% employment rate and an average starting salary of $54,020.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
