Diploma in Music

at Capilano University Canada

The Diploma in Communication Studies at Capilano University is a comprehensive 2 yearlong undergraduate program. The diploma is an extensive 60 credit program for students who wish to build a career in communication and its various verticals.  This program deals with the enhancement of the skills needed to understand the study of communications as well as the way it affects relationships, culture, history as well as technology. 

This diploma helps foster a better understanding of the said subject by means of intertwining other discipline such as anthropology, political science, sociology, and history as well as business management. The program is taught with a different approach which includes different perspectives such as performance based courses, relationship based courses, and media focused courses as well as theoretical and critical courses. This careful distinction helps students understand the various aspects of communication and have a deeper understanding. Students have the opportunity of building careers in a number of fields such as journalism, public, community and government affairs, media relations, audio visual programming, media administration and research, communications project development, publishing and policy analysis. 

The Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts is a baccalaureate program spanning for a length of four years and offered by the School of Motion Picture Arts. In this program, students are taught a number of things such as theoretical and technical knowledge about the field, development of critical skills, practical experiences with people from the industry and state of the art equipment for practical purposes. The Bosa Centre for Film and Animation is used for students to interact with professionals from the field of motion picture arts. 

In order to gain skills in different technical as well as creative departments students are taught a number of things by trained faculty members. Teamwork is also very significant for this program for students are required to do group projects in collaboration with fellow students. This way a student has the opportunity of learning and choosing from different areas of filmmaking. The up-to-date professional equipment that includes an 8000 sq. ft. sound stage, 3D camera rigs and a 3D editing lab open for students to use and work on. 

Capilano University has always offered its students one of a kind courses and degrees which are not available in many educational institutions. The Diploma in 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma is a two year long undergraduate degree program which helps students direct their creativity in the field of animation and gaming. This program provides the students all the necessary knowledge and training to develop 3D computer generated characters and bring them to life.  

The computer graphics and animation industry is a very lucrative and fulfilling choice of career in the modern world and hence, students are prepared to face any challenges and trained in the best possible ways. Equal amounts of theoretical knowledge, practical demonstration as well as professional experience are provided to the students. Students are required to define and apply the concepts and production skills for professional quality animation from initial concept through final production. From designing their CVs and portfolios to internships and trainings, students are aided by the college officials in every possible way.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the motion picture production process and demonstrate an introductory understanding of the roles of producer, director, production designer, writer and various crew positions on the set.
• Successfully demonstrate at an entry level the scripting, development, production design, pre-production, production, post-production and delivery of short dramatic narrative independent films in a collaborative manner utilizing professional standard communication skills, protocols and techniques.
• Apply appropriate management practices and procedures including the computational, intuitive, creative and technical skills involved in screenplay development, breakdown, scheduling and budgeting for small-scale projects.
• Demonstrate keys to success, including attitude, teamwork, set etiquette, human/public relations, professional behaviour and self-marketing in the established and emerging motion picture industry sectors.
• Understand how aesthetic engagement can enable them to make cultural contributions through the effective use of media.

Capilano University offers its students a four year long Bachelor’s degree program which majors in Liberal Arts. This baccalaureate program gives the students an opportunity to build their own multi-disciplinary with a number of courses from arts and sciences. This program is a golden opportunity for students to choose from a myriad variety of subjects and build up a custom made course for themselves, hence the name liberal arts. 

During the final year of the degree, students are required to produce an impressive graduating project that will cap off their entire university experience. This Bachelor of Arts program is designed by the students for the students according to their discretion.

Capilano University has an Associate of Science Degree program that is offered by the School of Arts & Science. Once students graduate from the AD program they can choose to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree and furthering their education. This program prepares students by providing them salubrious education in the field of science and providing them with the best kind of academic counseling.

Under the Associate of Science degree, students can gain valuable practical experience through an internship. This helps students gain professional experience and hence prepare them for the future. The Associate of Science program is a 60 credit points program and once students complete their degree they can transfer these credits and seek admission in a full-fledged program under several great British Columbia universities. 

Music is the quintessential source of cultural integrity throughout the world. Capilano University offers a 4 year long bachelor’s degree program in the field of Jazz Studies- performance and composition. The course is spearheaded by a group of outstanding performers and Jazz experts who guide students and educate them about various details pertaining to the genre of jazz. 

The aforementioned course focuses on performance, improvisation, knowledge of music, composition skills and understanding of music theory and integration of theoretical concepts with practical performance. The course is perfectly suitable for anyone who wishes to perform, compose, teach or go for higher education in the field of jazz music. Through the said degree students learn to Research, discuss, analyze, and notate music of a sophisticated harmonic, rhythmic, and formal character. Students are also provided abundant opportunities to learn from and witness the performances of world renowned jazz personalities.

The Rehabilitation Assistant program at Capilano University is offered by the School of Allied Health and is an undergraduate program that extends over a period of 2 years. The said program incorporates a number of important features which are to be followed by the students such as completing assigned tasks, use of appropriate language, time management, taking constructive feedback and inculcating practical skills necessary to fulfill the role of a rehabilitation assistant.

This is one of the few programs which combine occupational therapy, physiotherapy as well as speech/language audiology therapy. Rehab Assistants are mostly employed under acute care with the patients as well as at rehabilitation centres where the clients or patients need assistance in their day to day life. The age demographic of clients can be from infants to adolescents and can extend to elderly people. The triple-training provided in this unique program means you could be providing physical, cognitive, communication or psychosocial support.

Step up your career in business and retail management with the Retail Business Fundamentals certificate. With this training (full-time or part-time), you can work in private or public business sectors as well as retail business.

You'll gain training in fundamental business skills, including business math and accounting, communications, retail marketing and management.

Gain confidence and skills to either step into the workforce directly on graduation, or continue your studies with CapU's Business Administration diploma or degree programs.

The School of Motion Picture Arts at Capilano University offers a two year long undergraduate diploma in the field of Costuming for Stage & Screen. The aforementioned program is exclusively designed for students who wish to study the technical and creative aspects of costume designing and production for theatre and film. The course provides numerous opportunities for students to score jobs in the professional world owing to the practical experience provided in this program. 

Students learn a number of procedures and concepts involved in costuming such as costume history, textiles, wardrobe management and cutting and construction techniques. The college is also home to a number of campus theatre productions as well as student film projects, through these projects students gain practical experience. The graduates at Capilano University are well-qualified for entry-level positions in motion picture and theatre costuming departments. Students are also assisted with the construction of work specific portfolio in the costuming field.