Advanced Entertainment Arts Production Management

Program Overview

The Advanced Entertainment Arts Production Management program is a two-year, full-time program that focuses on the fundamentals of production management in the VFX, film, TV, and gaming industries. Students will learn about pre-production, production, and post-production processes, as well as budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. The program also emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and soft skills. Graduates will be prepared for careers as production coordinators, production managers, and other roles in the entertainment industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Advanced Entertainment Arts Production Management for VFX, Film, TV and Games is a full-time, two-year program focused on the fundamentals of production management as it pertains to pre-production, production and post-production processes. Students will study various specializations including script breakdowns, bidding, budgeting, as well as accounting and business management. The program also teaches students how to interact professionally in both written correspondence and personal interactions, while emphasizing the values of collaboration, teamwork, and soft skills.

Outline:

The program is divided into six terms, with each term offering a variety of required courses.

Term 1:

• PROD1201 - Introduction to VFX, Film, TV, and Game Production Management (3 credits)
• PROD1101 - Pre-production & Production Overview (3 credits)
• MGMT1201 - Business Communication (3 credits)
• PROD1102 - Production Software and Workflow (3 credits)

Term 2:

• PROD1301 - VFX Pipeline Overview (Introduction to 3D) (3 credits)
• PROD1302 - Game Design Pipeline Overview (3 credits)
• PROD1103 - Photography, Reference, and Virtual Production (3 credits)
• PROD1601 - Production Management Leadership Training (3 credits)

Term 3:

• PROD1202 - Introduction to Production Management Coordination (3 credits)
• FNSR2202 - Fundamentals of Financial Management (3 credits)
• PROD1401 - Creating Assets for Film and Games (3 credits)
• MGMT2102 - Project Management (3 credits)

Term 4:

• PROD2301 - Production Management and Producing (3 credits)
• PROD2302 - Shot creation workflow 1: Matchmove, Layout, and Animation (3 credits)
• MGMT2304 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3 credits)
• PROD2501 - Game Design Management (3 credits)

Term 5:

• HRES1101 - Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
• PROD2401 - Shot Creation Workflow 2: FX, Lighting, Paint, Roto, and Compositing (3 credits)
• PROD2303 - Editorial and Post-Production Delivery (3 credits)
• PROD2601 - Production Management Career Preparation and Interviewing Skills (3 credits)

Term 6:

• PROD2997 - Production Management Industry Project: Production and Editorial (4 credits)
• PROD2998 - Production Management Industry Project: Production Finals (4 credits)
• PROD2999 - Production Management Capstone Project: Delivery and Industry Prep (5 credits)
• PROD2101 - Production Management Industry Project: Pre-Production (3 credits)

Other:

• Learners who do not have adequate samples for the portfolio submission may wish to enroll in the Foundation in Entertainment Arts Certificate before pursuing a diploma.
• Full course outlines are available here.
• Curriculum subject to change.