Film Production – Directing for Extended Reality Program (P114)

Program Description

Program Overview

Prepare for a range of exciting career paths in traditional, digital and virtual areas of the film industry with the Film Production – Directing for Extended Reality program. This two-year diploma program prepares students to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of film and media production.

The School of Media is ranked as one of Canada’s best film schools by both CourseCompare and Degrees & Careers.

Full Description

In the two-year Film Production – Directing for Extended Reality (P114) program, students develop the skills necessary to excel as directors across diverse platforms, including film, TV, streaming, advertising, and social media, spanning traditional, digital, and virtual production landscapes. Students learn to effectively direct actors and collaborate with a range of professionals to bring a creative vision to life.  

Students delve into LED wall technology to understand the underlying systems and master pre-production methods essential for effective LED wall filming. The curriculum ensures that graduates are proficient in executing a comprehensive vision for both virtual sets and live-action characters, translating concepts or scripts into compelling video content suitable for virtual and traditional productions. 

Additionally, graduates will possess the capability to seamlessly integrate new production methods with traditional pipelines. This includes proficiency with cutting-edge technologies like the Unreal Engine software, specifically applied within LED walls and volumes. This holistic approach equips students to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of film and media production. 

Program Specific Computer Requirements

You'll need to have access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:

  • Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine (or Windows-based equivalent)
  • 8GB unified memory
  • 512GB SSD storage
  • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display²

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Directors are able to move across multiple platforms including film, television, interaction storytelling, as well as animation. 

Potential job titles include:

  • Filmmaker
  • Independent Film Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Virtual Production Assistant
  • Production Assistant
  • Junior Virtual Engine Operator
  • Camera Assistant

Industry

The dynamic landscape of the film industry is in constant flux, racing to keep pace with cutting-edge technologies like virtual and extended reality. As professionals within the field strive to learn and adapt, there is a pressing demand for individuals who are not only receptive to change but also eager to embrace emerging technologies. In this ever-expanding realm that refuses to stagnate, a profound understanding of new technologies amplifies the potency of storytelling, ushering in an era where innovation and narrative prowess converge seamlessly.

Educational Pathways

Graduates of this program may also be interested in one of a few graduate certificate programs, including Screenwriting & Narrative Design, Visual Effects, and Advanced Social Media Production - Auteurism programs.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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