Graduate Certificate in Documentary and Non-Fiction Media Production

at Seneca College- Seneca at York Campus Canada

This one-year graduate certificate program is the first of its kind in Ontario. With the increase in cannabis product commercialization, there has been a growing demand for regulation and quality assurance experts. In this program, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to grade and maintain product quality in a highly regulated industry. Your learning will include interpreting and understanding regulatory standards governed by the Cannabis Act and Regulations. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be prepared to seek careers in cannabis regulation or quality assurance in medical or cannabis production organizations.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Preparing and managing quality documents and records
• Analyzing clinical data
• Developing components of a quality manual
• Applying quality assurance frameworks
• Mitigating risks for an organization
• Supporting security system oversight
• Supporting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the manufacturing and distribution of various cannabis products

In this two-year diploma program, you will benefit from practical training and learn the essential principles and techniques used in the biochemical sciences. You will gain hands-on experience needed to perform experiments and determinations with the precision required in a broad range of industries. That means getting hands-on training in the proper care and use of laboratory apparatus for wet and instrumental methods.

The program covers a broad range of topics, including organic and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, industrial microbiology, as well as pharmaceutical and instrumental methods.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Perform assays and determinations with speed, precision and accuracy
• Care of laboratory apparatus for wet and instrumental methods
• Physical, chemical and microbiological analysis
• Conduct basic manual analysis
• Prepare organic and inorganic compounds
• Perform instrumental chemical analysis and report results

This two-year diploma program offers knowledge on design, development, implementation and management of digital strategies and multimedia applications.
Your studies will provide you the ability to develop and manage both creative and technical strategies in the fields of graphic design, motion graphics, web technologies, as well as introduction to gaming and visual effects applications.
As a part of your final semester, you will engage in an independent production and internship opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the relevant field.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Project management
• User interface (UI)
• User experience (UX)
• Interactive design
• Web development
• 3D environments
• Audio and video editing
• Game and motion design

Internships
Each student will complete a 120-hour field placement/internship as a requirement for graduation. The internship will be completed at the end of fourth semester upon approval of the Co-ordinator. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in industry and make connections that will start them off on their careers.

This two-year creative diploma program combines traditional illustrative media, digital media and business which will educate you to succeed as a professional illustrator. The program specialties include children’s book illustration, comics, spot and advertising illustration and concept art for film and game animation.

In addition to building on visual art skills such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital media, you may also be able to register your own small business. You will have the skills to succeed as an entrepreneurial artist with a website, accounting, marketing and revenue generating skills in the curriculum.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Advanced drawing and painting
• Sculpting
• Creating screenprints and interactive illustrations

This eight-month graduate certificate program will immerse you in public relations and corporate communications theory and practice. You will learn to write news releases, work with the media, research and develop strategic communications programs, hone digital communications skills and work in teams. You will be mentored by highly experienced teachers and learn how to effectively pursue a career in the public relations and communications industry.

In this program, you will collaborate with exchange students from Europe. You will have access to one of the best public relations and corporate communications libraries available and develop transferable skills valuable in a rapidly changing economy. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Writing press releases
• Performing communications audits 
• Pitching to the media 
• Media relations 
• Building websites and blogs 
• Public speaking 
• Event planning 

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This one-year certificate program provides general education and the opportunity to explore and earn credit towards other college programs. A career-counselling component will help you choose and prepare for career-specific postsecondary education.

In this one-year graduate certificate program, you will learn from a team of award-winning filmmakers and industry professionals and be immersed in rigorous, intensive, hands-on training in the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. Built on three pillars — creative, technical, industry — you will learn every aspect of documentary production, from story idea to pitching, shooting and editing, and market and distribution.

As a graduate of this program, you will be engaged in pre-production (research and development,) production (principal photography,) and post-production (editing) as you wear multiple hats as a director, producer, cinematographer and editor to make your first documentary film.

Skills
This program will equip you with industry-focused skills that are rapidly growing in demand, and the tools and resources essential to be versatile and agile in an industry that thrives on great story ideas.

This eight-month graduate certificate program will allow you to study 3D computer-based modelling and animation using high-end computer workstations, software and tools. You will learn the principles of animation to develop and master your knowledge of lighting, texturing and rendering, and fundamental elements of 3D animation.  

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Animation
• Modeling
• Rigging
• Lighting
• Rendering
• Compositing

Additionally, you will learn project development skills and storyboard drawing techniques necessary to succeed in the field of 3D animation.

The eight-month Visual Effects for Film and Television program is a leading provider for training in the dynamic and challenging special effects industry. This is a Houdini-certified school and all other software taught (Maya, Nuke) is industry standard. You will work on assignments that mirror the practical work you would do at a VFX studio to create a high-quality portfolio.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Digital painting and retouching
• 2D/3D integration
• 3D modelling, texturing, rendering and lighting
• 3D tracking
• Procedural dynamics simulations

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn about concepts, audio and video production and how to produce creative and engaging video content from script writing through to a final audio mix and everything in between. The hands-on experience offered by expert professionals, combined with your interest in video production, will enable you to become proficient in creating professional content for a variety of different platforms.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Video editing 
• Audio production
• Television production 
• Media writing
• Camera operations
• Production planning 
• Production management  
• Computer graphics for television

Field Placement
This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies to practice in a professional broadcast setting. You'll be required to complete 100 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.