Program Details

Film and Media Arts School: York University Faculty: Fine Arts/Sheridan College Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Film/Cinema Studies Mass Communication/Media Studies Description: Film students concentrating in production may study towards an Honours BFA degree and a diploma in one of five areas of study in the Media Arts program at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. The joint program allows a full-time student to complete an Honours BFA degree in film at York and a three-year diploma in Sheridan's Media Arts program, normally in five years of study. Participants must successfully complete 90 credits (15 full course equivalents) at York University comprising Years 1, 2 and 3 of the film production stream before enrolling at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. During Years 4 and 5, students take the equivalent of years two and three of Sheridan's Media Arts program. Sheridan Media Arts offers specialization in audio, multimedia, television and film. In addition, York students will participate in Sheridan's 12-week field placement program. Website: Film and Media Arts at York University Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 5 career(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 74 to 86 Prerequisites: Students who wish to enter the joint degree/diploma program must submit an application to both the York joint program coordinator and the Sheridan College joint program coordinator by February 15 of their third academic year at York. Minimum academic standing for applicants is a 6.00 (B) cumulative grade point average. Applicants must have successfully completed: 18 credits general education courses requirements*; 12 fine arts elective credits outside film*; six credits outside fine arts; 33 foundation credits in film; a minimum of 12 credits in film chosen from the 3000-level studio courses; nine credits free electives. * FA/FACS 1900 6.00 is required of all Faculty of Fine Arts degrees. This course may be used to satisfy either the humanities general education requirement or a fine arts elective requirement, but not both. Additional Admission Requirements: Portfolio Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date February 1, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.