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PACIFIC FILM & NEW MEDIA ACADEMY
Program Objectives
  • Students graduating from PFMA will leave our program ready for entry level positions in the Film, Television and Multimedia Industries;
  • Students will develop the Knowledge, Skills, Passion and Creativity that will give them the Confidence to start a career in the Cultural Industries;
  • Our students will learn the fundamental importance of Teamwork, and will learn to appreciate why we say that “Attitude is everything!”
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Curriculum - [subject to change without notice]

The program consists of 3 terms, 12 weeks per term (9 months, total: 36 weeks: 20 Hours/week).
Screenwriting 100 200 300  
Cinematography 100 200 300  
Sound 100 200 300  
Editing 100 200 300  
Production 100 200    
Directing / Assistant Directing 100 200 300  
Film History & Appreciation 100      
Film Fundamentals 100      
Visual Storytelling 100 200 300  
Documentary 100   300  
Studio Projects 100 200    
Final Projects     300  
Specialty Courses; included
WHIMIS        
BC Set Orientation Course        
Traffic Control Person Certificate        
         
Graduates of the program will be able to work in the following areas…
Choose your career in the film industry..  
  • Production Office
  • Grip
  • Lighting
  • Prop- Master
  • Sound mixer
  • Location Scout
  • Production Assistant
  • Trainee Camera Operator
  • Gaffer
  • Independent filmmaker
  • Cinematographer
  • Assistant Director
  • Art Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Developer
  • Location Manager
  • Production Coordinator
  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Wardrobe
  • Set decorating
  • Director