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Cert in Certificat en cinéma et en vidéo

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Cert in Certificat en cinéma et en vidéo is a certificate in Film & Animation programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Film & Animation
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate in Cinema and Video at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 30-credit first-cycle programme that develops a creative and critical attitude toward film and cinematic art. It gives students the technical and conceptual means to find their own creative voice while producing critical readings that question the aesthetic and technological foundations of cinema. The programme is delivered on campus in Chicoutimi and admits students in the fall and winter terms. Applicants coming through the university or sufficient-preparation route must present a portfolio and attend an interview, alongside candidates admitted on the strength of a related college diploma. The certificate combines hands-on filmmaking and video production with theoretical study, suiting both students building toward further studies in film and working practitioners refining their craft.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the certificate in Cinema and Video follows three routes. Under the college route, applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) in Arts plastiques or Arts visuels (510.A0), a DEC in Arts et lettres or Arts, lettres et communication (500.A1), or any other DEC related to cinema and video. Under the university route, candidates must have completed a minimum of fifteen university-level credits with an average of at least 2.3 on a 4.3 scale, present a portfolio of past work, and attend an interview. Under the sufficient-preparation route, candidates must possess appropriate knowledge and relevant experience, and likewise present a portfolio and attend an interview. Candidates whose first language is not French must also meet the university's French-language proficiency requirement, demonstrated through a recognized test such as the TCF, DELF/DALF, or the university's own TF-UQAC test, unless exempted.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en cinéma et en vidéo award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Certificate in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

Can Cert in Certificat en cinéma et en vidéo be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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