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Toronto Film School’s articulation agreement with Yorkville University provides a seamless transition into a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management. The pathway helps graduates of Toronto Film School’s creative diplomas develop the critical business skills required to take their careers to new heights.
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All Toronto Film School Diplomas Lead to a Bachelor’s Degree
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CALL TORONTO YOUR HOME
YOUR CAREER IN TORONTO
ABOUT TORONTO FILM SCHOOL
WHAT SETS US APART
A PROGRAM FOR YOUR PASSION
OUR STUDENTS ARE MAKING THEIR MARK
MEET OUR FACULTY
STUDENTS SPEAK
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
CONTACT US
CALL TORONTO YOUR HOME
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Toronto’s thriving atmosphere of creative energy and opportunity makes it the ultimate place to get inspired and develop the creative expertise and professional network to launch your career.
But wait, there’s more that makes Toronto perfect for newcomers.
160+ SPOKEN LANGUAGES
FIT RIGHT IN
51% OF THE POPULATION BORN OUTSIDE CANADA
7 MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS TEAMS
IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWNONLY CITY IN CANADA WITH
HOST TO THE BIGGEST EVENTSTORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TORONTO MEN’S FASHION WEEK
NORTH BY NORTH EAST FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE
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305 DAYSOF MEASURABLE
SUNSHINE
MORE THAN JUST SNOW
RIDE THE TTCDISCOVER TORONTO
RATED THE 2017 BEST PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY IN NORTH AMERICA
BE ONE WITH NATURE
23700RESIDENT ARTISTS
THE HEART OF ART
MOST IN A CANADIAN CITY
NAMED PARKSOVER 1400
THE LARGEST IN CANADATORONTO ZOO
YOUR CAREERIN TORONTO
Toronto inspires and appreciates creativity and has rapidly become a hub for all creative industries in Canada. It is one of the top cities in the world not just to start your career, but also to take it to great heights.
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SCREEN-BASED INDUSTRY
3RD LARGEST SCREEN-BASED PRODUCTION CENTRE
IN NORTH AMERICA
30KJOBS
60 FILM STUDIOS
260 PRODUCTIONS FILMED
215 TV SHOWS FILMED
2-BILLION-DOLLARINDUSTRY
HOME TO
TORONTO’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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DESIGN INDUSTRY
130,000WORKERS EMPLOYED
$11.3 BILLION CONTRIBUTED BY ARTS AND CULTURE
HOST TO
TORONTO MEN’S FASHION WEEKWOMEN’S FASHION WEEK
DESIGN THINKERS
LARGEST DESIGN WORKFORCE IN CANADA
VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY
$3.7 BILLIONINDUSTRY
596 STUDIOSIN CANADA
40,600JOBS ACROSS CANADA
GRAPHIC DESIGN INDUSTRY
$2 BILLIONINDUSTRY
18,910JOBS IN TORONTO
73,000JOBS ACROSS CANADA
SOURCES:ACTRA TORONTO; BLOOMBERG; CITY OF TORONTO; CP24; ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA; FASHIONUNITED; GOVERNMENT OF CANADA; IBISWORLD; THE STAR
Toronto Film School is Canada’s top-ranked film school (QS World University Rankings), known for attracting award-winning faculty and preparing award-winning graduates. We offer creative diploma programs, designed to prepare you for a career in film, entertainment, fashion, design and video games. In an inspiring and high-energy environment, you will be mentored by industry professionals. You will gain industry experience and expand your professional network. At Toronto Film School, you will transform your creativity into practical skills through hands-on, industry-based portfolio projects that showcase your work to future employers.
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At Toronto Film School, you will experience a unique learning environment where you connect and collaborate with peers from around the world. Our classrooms have students hailing
from these countries and regions:
FROM FAR AND WIDE
AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AZERBAIJAN
BAHAMAS
BAHRAIN
BANGLADESH
BARBADOS
BELIZE
BHUTAN
BRAZIL
CAMEROON
CHILE
CHINA
COLOMBIA
COTE D’IVOIRE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ECUADOR
EGYPT
EL SALVADOR
FIJI
FRANCE
GERMANY
GHANA
GREECE
GUYANA
HONG KONG
INDIA
INDONESIA
IRAN
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAMAICA
JAPAN
JORDAN
KENYA
KOREA
LEBANON
MALAWI
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
MONGOLIA
MOROCCO
NETHERLANDS
NIGERIA
PAKISTAN
PANAMA
PERU
PHILIPPINES
POLAND
PORTUGAL
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SAUDI ARABIA
SENEGAL
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
SYRIA
TAIWAN
TANZANIA
THAILAND
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TUNISIA
TURKEY
UKRAINE
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES
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You will be mentored by a variety of award-winning and in-demand filmmakers, producers,
cinematographers, fashion designers, videogame designers and active
industry professionals. Our instructors provide you with the most current
industry insights and best practices, as well as exciting networking
opportunities.
CROSS COLLABORATIONAt Toronto Film School, you can work
and collaborate with students from across creative programs. You also develop
invaluable professional relationships and cross-industry networks, which will help open doors for careers across fashion
and entertainment industries.
OUR STUDENTS WIN AWARDS
At Toronto Film School, like-minded students who share
your passion for creative arts surround you. The many awards
won by these students from prestigious bodies, such as
Festival de CANNES, Toronto Men’s Fashion Week, the Thea
Awards are a testament to their hard work and dedication to their
craft. As a student at Toronto Film School, you can connect with these students and learn from experienced instructors.
REAL WORLD EDUCATION
Toronto Film School is known for shaping award-winning
graduates who go on to become industry leaders and
excel in their chosen field. This is because our graduates leave the school with practical abilities, the skills to promote
themselves and a well-rounded portfolio.
DEGREE PATHWAY
We understand your current and future career demands.
Through our articulation agreement with Yorkville
University, you can fast-track your way to a BBA degree
that can make you eligible to apply for your Post-Study Work Permit (PGWP), while ensuring
you have the knowledge and skills advance
your creative career.
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graphic design & interactive media | esl gateway | bba pathway
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OUR PROGRAMS YOUR PATH TO A CREATIVE CAREER
ACTING FOR FILM, TV & THEATREDIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS*
The Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre program applies the Stanislavski Method (living truthfully under imaginary circumstances) to blend film and television acting with the critical foundations of stage technique. You will explore all artistic, technical and business areas of acting, through practical, hands-on training. From movement to voice and improvisation, you will learn the foundations of acting for the camera and stage, as well as the skills for voice over, hosting, screenwriting, pitching, producing, directing, video editing, auditioning and career management.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer credits awarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation agreement with Yorkville University.
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FASHION DESIGNDIPLOMA - 18 MONTHS
DEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS*
Learn how to take a fashion design from concept through to finished product and onto the runway.
You will explore the entire process of bringing your designs to life, from basic drawing, draping, sewing to
computer illustration and pattern-making. The program will also prepare you for the business of fashion,
including marketing yourself and building industry recognition through national fashion competitions.
You will have an opportunity to exhibit your collection at the program’s fashion show, and leave the program
with a diverse professional portfolio that showcases your personal design vision and finished collection.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer creditsawarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation
agreement with Yorkville University.
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FILM PRODUCTIONDIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS*
The Film Production Diploma program offers an intensive, behind-the-scenes education that covers all areas of filmmaking. You will experience every phase of pre-production, production and post-production, writing and analyzing screenplays, developing storyboards, creating shot lists and preparing budgets and schedules. You will learn to shoot, direct, block, light scenes and capture audio, as well as assemble, cut and manipulate footage.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer creditsawarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulationagreement with Yorkville University.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA
DIPLOMA - 12 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS, 3 MONTHS*
The Graphic Design & Interactive Media Diploma program will prepare you to think critically and execute visual
solutions across print, digital platforms and motion graphics, including communications, marketing, and
branding, as well as layout, editorial, art direction and packaging. You will explore multiple perspectives on
the design process from a variety of guest speakers and outside creative professionals who will also critique your work. At the end of 12 months, you will leave with a well-rounded portfolio and the creative and technical skills to
launch your career in design.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer creditsawarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation
agreement with Yorkville University.
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MARKETING FOR FASHION & ENTERTAINMENTDIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 1 YEAR, 9 MONTHS*
The Marketing for Fashion & Entertainment Diploma blends fashion and marketing across the entertainment industry. You will learn the principles of fashion marketing, brand management, merchandising, trend forecasting, visual merchandising and fashion buying. You will also explore event planning, styling, public relations and social media. With field trips to fashion showrooms, retailers, public events, PR firms and design studios, you will get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the fashion and entertainment industries.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer credits awarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation agreement with Yorkville University.
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VIDEO GAME DESIGN & ANIMATION
DIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS*
From concept through to development, you will explore the entire 2D and 3D game design process. Modelled on the team environments of the video game industry, you
will design and commercialize mid-large scale games with peer designers, as well as programmers in Video
Game Design & Development. You will learn how to create artwork and animation, compose audio effect and music,
and develop production and business plans. Over the course of the program, you will build a robust portfolio of video games showcasing your creative and business
expertise as a video game artist.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer credits awarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation
agreement with Yorkville University.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENTDIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - LESS THAN 2 YEARS*
In team environments modelled after the video game industry, you will explore all areas of video game design and development for mobile, PC, web and console. From concept through to development and marketing, you will learn the entire game creation process in a variety of roles, including programming, game design, interface development, production, audio and sound, as well as business plans and commercial strategies. You will also have the unique opportunity to work with students in design and animation to create and commercialize a multi-level interactive game. At the end of the program, you will leave with a diverse portfolio of video games that showcase your industry-ready skills to tackle any game production challenge.
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WRITING FOR FILM & TV
DIPLOMA - 18 MONTHSDEGREE PATHWAY - 2 YEARS*
The Writing for Film & TV Diploma program is designed to replicate the process and environment of the film
and television industry. Classes are styled after industry writing rooms with table-reads, on-set show-running and industry-standard editing software. You will learn how to pitch, write, produce and edit for all formats of film and
television, including sitcoms, one-hour dramas, TV movies, feature films, new media, documentaries, broadcasts,
news, commercials and PSA’s, and factual entertainment. You will also have the unique opportunity to bring
your original scripts to life as film and TV productions, collaborating in cross-industry teams with students in film
production, acting and video game design.
*Program duration calculated after accounting for the transfer credits awarded to Toronto Film School graduates under the articulation
agreement with Yorkville University.
ESLGATEWAYOur Languages Canada accredited ESL Gateway Program offers you the chance to get a conditional admission if you do not meet your program’s IELTS requirement of 5.5 (or equivalent). The ESL program offers three levels of study with content focused on the areas of film production, fashion design, video game design & animation, and acting. Special industry-related activities are integrated into your weekly schedule to enrich your learning experience, such as learning about cameras and lighting at our onsite studio and attending a fashion show during Toronto Fashion Week. You will leave the program with improved English language skills and creative industry-specific literacy. The program also attracts creative professionals who are working in design and entertainment industries, and want to improve their language proficiency.
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BBA DEGREE PATHWAY
BACHELOR’S DEGREE*
Our diploma program prepares you with the skills to excel in your chosen creative field of film, design,
fashion or video games. For those who have the passion and spirit to achieve more, we have entered into an
articulation agreement with Yorkville University, so you can seamlessly transfer into a Bachelor of Business
Administration in Project Management degree program that compliments your previous accomplishments.
Skills like budget management, human resources and marketing are invaluable. Completing the diploma
and degree program back-to-back, in 3 years opens new roles in your creative field, and prepares you to
elevate your career or become an entrepreneur.
*Toronto Film School’s articulation agreement with Yorkville University allows students to earn their diploma and bachelor’s degree
in as few as 3 years.
We pride ourselves on nurturing the creative minds that enrol in our programs and empowering them with the skills required for professional successes. Our students have gone on to realize their dreams and prove their calibre by being part of some of the biggest brands and projects in their field.
OUR STUDENTS ARE MAKING THEIR MARK
WRITER, ACTOR & DIRECTORVIOLATORS
SHORT FILM OFFICIAL SELECTION2017 REEDY REELS
WRITING FOR FILM & TV GRADUATEANDREW DI PARDO
FIRST PLACE - $10K IN PRIZES2017 PROJECT CREATIV CATWALK
FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS
STORY EDITORCOVERFLY.COM
WRITING FOR FILM & TV GRADUATEKRYSTYNA BYERS
VISUAL ARTIST AND GRAPHIC DESIGNERINDIGO
GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA GRADUATENICOLE CHARLES
ACTORKIM’S CONVENIENCE
ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION & THE THEATRE GRADUATEANDREW PARK
ACTORDEGRASSI
ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION & THE THEATRE GRADUATEDOMENIC DE ROSE
WRITER, ACTOR & DIRECTORWHAT ABOUT SHELLEY
$50K TOP PRIZE BRAVOFACT PITCH COMPETITION & OFFICIAL SELECTION
2017 INSIDE OUT TORONTO LGBT FILM FESTIVALFILM PRODUCTION GRADUATE
KYLE REAUME
FEATURED COLLECTIONS ATTORONTO WOMEN’S FASHION WEEK
& FASHION ART TORONTOFASHION DESIGN GRADUATE
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CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTORMONOGRAPH DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA GRADUATENICOLE CHARLES
GAME PROGRAMMERBIG VIKING GAMES
VIDEO GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT GRADUATEMATT HOLLEY
BUSINESS OWNERON POINT MARKETING & MEDIA
MARKETING FOR FASHION & ENTERTAINMENT GRADUATEITA DAVID
GAME PROGRAMMERGAMELOFT
VIDEO GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT GRADUATECHRISTIAN EVANS
INFLUENCER / STYLIST / BLOGGERMARKETING FOR FASHION & ENTERTAINMENT GRADUATE
LUNA LINDSAY
GAME PROGRAMMER13AM GAMES
VIDEO GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT GRADUATEMICHAEL NICOLETTI
LEAD VOICE ROLETHE BREADWINNERBEST ANIMATED FEATURE2017 ACADEMY AWARDS
ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION & THE THEATRE GRADUATEALI KAZMI
WRITER & DIRECTORDONYA
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT 1ST RUNNER-UP2016 WINNIPEG REAL TO REEL FILM FESTIVAL
FILM PRODUCTION GRADUATEZAHRA FARAJI
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PAULA SHNEERDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, TORONTO FILM SCHOOL CAMPUS PRINCIPAL (DAVISVILLE CAMPUS)
With more than 20 years in the fashion industry, Paula has extensive experience in fashion merchandising, retailing and wholesale. Paula transitioned into a full-time career in education as the Chair of the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising program in 2003 and was promoted to her current position as the Director of Education in 2014. She is currently on the board of Apparel Connexion, a member of Fashion Group International and the Affinity Apparel Group.
MEETOUR FACULTY
ANDREW BARNSLEYEXECUTIVE PRODUCER IN RESIDENCE
At Toronto Film School, the aim is always to collaborate with successful individuals who can teach and inspire our students. We knew Andrew Barnsley would be a great addition to the team when he said,
“I want to find the students who really care about what they are doing, want to be in this business for the right reasons and are ambitious, and I will add fuel to those ambitions and those goals however I can.”
In the last 15 years, Andrew has produced television series across multiple genres, and was named The New Establishment by Playback Magazine. He is a member of the CMPA and the Television Academy (USA), a Canadian Screen Award winning Executive Producer (Best Comedy Series), and is currently the Executive Producer on Schitt’s Creek, the Leo award winner Sports On Fire and the TMN documentary feature Spirit Unforgettable.
HART MASSEYCO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ACTING FOR FILM, TV & THE THEATRE
Hart Massey is an award-winning actor, television and film producer, and partner at Massey Bros. Films where he produced and starred in the Rogers Impression Awards nominated series Hart of the Annex. The multi-talented Hart wrote, produced and hosted the Gemini-nominated series The Film Student that was shot at Toronto Film School. his work as a film actor, writer and director has played at festivals including The Montreal World Film Festival, the Berlin Film Festival, the Reelworld Film Festival and the Sprockets
Film Festival.
YALE MASSEYCO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FILM PRODUCTION
Yale Massey is an award-winning producer, director, writer and cinematographer whose films have premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. As partner at Massey Bros. Films, he co-wrote and directed the Rogers Impression Awards nominated series Hart of the Annex. Yale’s credentials include writing, directing and producing the Gemini award nominated docu-series The Film Student. He has also directed and produced two documentaries: G-Way premiering at the ReelWorld Film Festival, and HIV: A Nutrient Deficiency Disease.
MICHAEL AYOUBCO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ACTING FOR FILM, TV & THEATRE
Michael’s impressive 40-year film career began as a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under Sanford Meisner of the Meisner Technique. He went on to produce more than 200 projects as the Co-Founder, Artistic Director and Executive Producer of The Muskoka Festi-val Theatre. He has acted in film, television and theatre produc-tions such as Billy Madison (Adam Sandler), Tuxedo (Jackie Chan), Mary Kills People (mini-series) and Baroness Von Sketch. As his way of giving back to the indus-try, Michael has been committed to developing and working with The Music Theatre Colony and the Young Company to bring the spot-light on Canadian performers.
ADAM TILLPROGRAM DIRECTOR, WRITING FOR FILM & TV
Adam Till started life as a lawyer, but realised he preferred writing drama over courtroom drama. He made a move to screenwriting and tasted early success with Leo, a Grand Prix winner at the Little Big Films Competition that won Adam the Canadian Comedy Award for Film Writing. Adam went on to work with Atom Egoyan to adapt The Adjuster into a televi-sion series, and on Billable Hours which won the Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. His writing credentials include the Lifetime Movie Too Late to Say Goodbye, Perfect Sisters, and a sitcom titled Meds which was
bought by 20th Century Fox/Fox Television.
DONNA GILPINCO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FASHION PROGRAMS
During her 30 years in the industry, Donna has covered the globe while covering aspects of the fashion world including private branding, product development, manufacturing and patternmaking. As Product Manager, Donna travelled all over the US and Europe, for sample as well as market shopping. She also travelled to Hong Kong, Shanghai and China to negotiate prices with suppliers. In 1990, Donna began her career in teaching, during which she realized that sharing her experiences and knowledge with students was what she enjoyed doing the most. Her passion was recognized when she won an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2004.
JEAN-PAUL AMOREPROGRAM DIRECTOR, VIDEO GAME DESIGN
A graduate of Computer Science and Mathematics from Ryerson University, Jean–Paul Amore has taught at several colleges and universities. He has been part of the Toronto Film School team since 1999, where he has successfully practiced his philosophy of teaching and learning through simulated studio environments. During his professional career, Jean–Paul has managed and developed several video games, financial software and has been a critical player in many research and
development projects.
KEITH RICHARDSONCO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FASHION PROGRAMS
Keith’s tryst with creating beautiful designs began as a student of architecture and environmental design. His career took a turn from designing hallways to designing for the runway after studying couture techniques of patternmaking at the prestigious Galasso School of Design in Toronto. Keith went on to George Brown College to study industrial methods of garment design and manufacturing, spent 10 years working in Miami, and returned to Toronto to teach what he had learnt. A winner of numerous awards, Keith continues to design, and has published a textbook titled Introduction to Stretch - a patternmaking manual for knits
and stretch fabrics.
PHEINIXXPROGRAM DIRECTOR, GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA
The daughter of a painter and fashion designer, Pheinixx grew up with a pencil or camera in her hand at all times. She studied design and advertising where she won awards for media, copy writing and graphic design, and was one of the finalists in Marketing Magazine’s Creative Face Off. Pheinixx brings more than 20 years of experience in composing the artistic and graphic look of a brand through graphic design, art direction, brand development and marketing. Her work has reached audiences in Canada, Italy, Russia, China and Korea, through brands such as Julien Macdonald, Roberto Cavalli, Warner Bros. Music, Vogue, Elle, InStyle, GQ and W.
RICK BENNETTDIRECTOR SPECIAL PROJECTS
Rick has donned various hats in the film and television industry. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Rick has directed and produced feature films, directed more than 250 national and international television commercials, and directed TV shows such as Katts & Dog, Zaboomfoo and Road to Avonlea. As a voice actor, he is known for voicing the Juggernaut in the X-MEN cartoon series. Rick hasshared his wealth of knowledgewhile teaching film in Canada, USAand Canada.
NATALIE RYANPROGRAM COORDINATOR, ESL GATEWAY PROGRAM
Natalie brings 15 years of teaching and a life-long passion for travel to her classroom, helping students learn English in a creative context and using it independently and professionally. Natalie’s enthusiasm for teaching and learning about other cultures gives her class a unique quality – a truly safe, meaningful educational environment. Under her guidance, students explore Toronto and all the artistic elements it offers while improving their English in a genuinely creative space.
DR. MUHAMMED KABIR, Ph.DASSOCIATE VP ACADEMIC, YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY (BBA PROGRAMS)
Kabir served as a consultant to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and the Governments of Canada, Bangladesh and Vietnam. He has extensive teaching, research and administrative experiences that he earned at UNBSJ, Yale University, Mount Allison University and at CUD. Having worked at institutes in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Bahrain, UAE and St. Kitts & Nevis, Kabir was deservingly awarded a Merit Award by the University of New Brunswick for his excellent contribution in the field of international development and research.
“THE FACULTY AT TORONTO FILM SCHOOL ARE UNBELIEVABLY HELPFUL AND ENCOURAGING IN ALLOWING ME TO CONVEY A STORY.”
VANESSA CARPINO, CANADA WRITING FOR FILM & TV GRADUATE
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“I ALWAYS HAD THE DESIRE TO PURSUE FASHION DESIGN BUT NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY UNTIL NOW. I CAME ACROSS TORONTO FILM SCHOOL, RESEARCHED THE PROGRAM, AND IT WAS EXACTLY IN LINE WITH MY PASSION.”
OLANIKE GBADAMOSI, NIGERIA FASHION DESIGN GRADUATE
“GROWING UP IN A SMALL TOWN, I ALWAYS TOLD MYSELF I WAS GOING TO MOVE TO TORONTO AND DO SOMETHING BIG. WHEN I MADE THE MOVE, I REALISED THIS IS WHERE I’M SUPPOSED TO BE.”
LUNA LINDSAY, CANADA MARKETING FOR FASHION & ENTERTAINMENT GRADUATE
“I WAS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO TAKE THAT NEXT STEP - YORKVILLE PUSHED ME TO TAKE THAT STEP.”
HUBERT WONG, CANADA YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY BBA STUDENT
“TORONTO FILM SCHOOL’S ESL PROGRAM GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO UNDERTAKE FURTHER STUDIES IN ENGLISH.”
DRAGAN CULIC, SERBIA ESL GATEWAY STUDENT
“THE GREATEST THING ABOUT TORONTO FILM SCHOOL IS THAT ALL THE INSTRUCTORS ARE WORKING PROFESSIONALS – THEY’RE IN TOUCH WITH THEIR INDUSTRIES.”
ANDREW PARK, CANADA ACTING FOR FILM, TV & THE THEATRE GRADUATE
“TORONTO FILM SCHOOL IS A PLAYGROUND FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND THIS PROGRAM IS YOUR CHANCE TO PLAY ON IT.”
YU CHEN, CHINA FILM PRODUCTION GRADUATE
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ADMISSIONSCHECKLISTThis guide will help you keep track of the document you need to submit for your application to Toronto Film School’s diploma programs. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!
*Toronto Film School must receive either the original documents or a notarized copy of the original documents.All documents that are not in English, must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Please note that we do not return any documents.
APPLICATION FORM HIGH SCHOOL AND/OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS*
APPLICATION FEE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT**
COPY OF VALID PASSPORT SIGNED ENROLMENT AGREEMENT
INTERVIEW WITH ADMISSIONS ADVISOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
FILM PRODUCTION Movie CritiqueStoryboard
ACTING FOR FILM, TV & THE THEATRE 2 Video AuditionsStatement of Intent
WRITING FOR FILM & TV 2 or more Creative Writing Pieces
FASHION DESIGN Statement of Intent
MARKETING FOR FASHION & ENTERTAINMENT Statement of Intent
GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA Statement of Intent
VIDEO GAME DESIGN & ANIMATION OR DEVELOPMENT Statement of Intent
ESL GATEWAY PROGRAM Oxford online placement test
TORONTO FILM SCHOOL’S ENGLISH GATEWAY PROGRAM Level III
ACADEMIC IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT
CBT PBT
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CELPIP WRITING
LISTENING/SPEAKING READING
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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT 162
Toronto Film School accepts the following tests and programs as proof of English proficiency.
Toronto Film School also offers different pathways from certified English Language schools. For a complete list, please visit www.torontofilmschool.ca
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2018 PROGRAM SCHEDULES & TUITION
PROGRAM START DATES PROGRAM LENGTH
Film Production (FP) January, April, July, October 18 months
Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre (ACT) January, April, July, October 18 months
Writing for Film & TV (WRT) October 18 months
Marketing for Fashion & Entertainment (MFE) January, July, October 18 months
Graphic Design & Interactive Media (GD) January, July, October 12 months
Fashion Design (FD) January, July, October 18 months
Video Game Design & Animation (VGA) January, April, July, October 18 months
Video Game Design & Development (VGD) January, April, July, October 18 months
ESL Gateway Program January, April, July, October 11 weeks per level
BBA Pathway Program January, April, July, October Based on transfer credits
TRANSFER CREDITS TO THE BBA PATHWAY
DIPLOMA TRANSFER CREDITS PROGRAM LENGTH
Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre 21 2 Years + One Course
Fashion Design 21 2 Years + One Course
Film Production 24 2 Years
Graphic Design & Interactive Media 24 2 Years + Two Courses
Writing for Film & TV 24 2 Years
Video Game Design & Animation 24 2 Years
Video Game Design & Development 27 Just Under 2 Years
Marketing for Fashion & Entertainment 36 1 Year and 9 Months
Students are awarded transfer credits, thus reducing their BBA program length, for transferring to the pathway program from the diploma program. The resultant program length would be:
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TUITION - DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
ESL GATEWAY PROGRAM
BBA PATHWAY
FP ACT WRT MFE GDIM FD VGA VGD
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
JANUARY $43,020.00 $43,020.00 N/A $40,500.00 $26,622.50 $40,500.00 $40,500.00 $40,500.00
APRIL $43,357.50 $43,357.50 N/A N/A N/A N/A $40,837.50 $40,837.50
JULY $44,154.00 $44,154.00 N/A $41,592.00 $27,337.50 $41,592.00 $41,592.00 $41,592.00
OCTOBER* $44,950.50 $44,950.50 $44,950.50 $42,346.50 $27,675.00 $42,346.50 $42,346.50 $42,346.50
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), international students showing proof of US or Mexican citizenship will not be charged the international fee. Their tuition will be approximately 20% less than the international student tuition rates listed above.
MEXICO AND US CITIZENS
JANUARY $35,010 $35,010 N/A $32,490 $21,390 $32,490 $32,490 $32,490
APRIL $35,280 $35,280 N/A N/A N/A N/A $32,760 $32,760
JULY $35,927 $35,927 N/A $33,365 $21,930 $33,365 $33,365 $33,365
OCTOBER* $36,574 $36,574 $36,574 $33,970 $22,220 $33,970 $33,970 $33,970
*October fees to be confirmed
Note:• Compulsory Fees and Student Activity Resource Fees are already included.• Health insurance, books, supplies, and living expenses are not included in the above prices.
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The tuition for the ESL Gateway program is $4,995 per level, after accounting for the tuition bursary of up to $1500, offered to international students.
Note:• Compulsory Fees and Student Activity Resource Fees are already included.• Health insurance, books, supplies, and living expenses are not included in the above prices.
Tuition is calculated at the rate of $518.75 per credit for all international students studying in Canada on a study permit. A typical Bachelor of Business Administration course is 3 credit hours. Total program tuition will vary based on the actual credit transfers and course equivalencies.
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STEELES CAMPUS2000 Steeles Avenue W.Concord, ON., L4K 4N1 CANADA
Tel: 1.416.929.0121Toll Free: 1.866.467.0661Fax: 1.416.644.1903
PROGRAMSVideo Game Design & AnimationVideo Game Design & DevelopmentBBA Degree Pathway
DUNDAS CAMPUS A10 Dundas Street E., Suite 704Toronto, ON., M5B 2G9 CANADA
DUNDAS CAMPUS B55 Dundas Street E., Floor 4 & 5Toronto, ON., M5B 1C6 CANADA
Tel: 1.416.929.0121Toll Free: 1.866.467.0661Fax: 1.416.644.1903
PROGRAMSFilm ProductionActing for Film, TV & the TheatreWriting for Film & Television
DAVISVILLE CAMPUS1835 Yonge StreetToronto, ON., M4S 1X8 CANADA
Tel: 1.416.929.0121Toll Free: 1.866.467.0661Fax: 1.416.644.1903
PROGRAMSFashion DesignMarketing for Fashion & EntertainmentGraphic Design & Interactive MediaESL Gateway Program
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