The film industry offers the opportunity to create lasting works that entertain, inform and inspire diverse audiences. Develop the knowledge and technical expertise needed for a rewarding creative career with our two-year Cinematic Arts and Production diploma program.
In this program, you will learn to:
Professionals in this field create stories for the screen. Whether that be independent films, corporate production, commercial media or small to large-scale entertainment, they use cinematic artistry to turn any video into a movie. You will experience the collaborative process of filmmaking, working with teams to translate creative visions into finished projects.
This program will prepare you to succeed in diverse career paths in film, series and digital content. Common roles in this field include digital producers, video editors, production assistants, camera operators, grips and gaffers, digital communications specialists, media specialists and more. You'll have the expertise to work with production companies, independent films, streaming platforms or as a freelancer contributing to projects across genres and businesses.
Classes combine intensive studio production with advanced project-based learning. You'll work on film sets, direct short films and collaborate on major productions. Learning occurs through practical filmmaking experience, engaging with industry guest speakers and peer collaboration. Course workload will vary from week to week and semester to semester depending on the number of credits and the number of lecture hours scheduled for each course.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Avenue North West,
Calgary,
Alberta,
T2M 0L4, Prairie Provinces, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2027
SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Avenue North West,
Calgary,
Alberta,
T2M 0L4, Prairie Provinces, Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and completion of the following courses or equivalents:
English 30-1 (minimum grade 60%) or English 30-2 (minimum grade 60%), and
Math 20-1 (minimum grade 60%) or Math 20-2 (minimum grade 60%).
OR
successful completion of SAIT's Digital Media Production certificate which will give advanced standing to the second year of the diploma.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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