Film & Broadcast

The Industry Connect Film & Broadcast Program prepares students for post-secondary programs and/or entry level
positions in the film or broadcast industries. Courses prepare students to be on set, in the production office, the editing room and post-production facility.

WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE IN FILM & BROADCASTING?

  • news operations and production
  • field and studio production
  • shooting and editing HDV and high definition television
  • film and broadcast editing
  • writing for film and television

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

  • entering 11 or 12
  • good employability skills
  • creative aptitude and ability are assets
  • effective interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

  • 16 graduation credits
  • 120 hours of work experience
  • building connections with industry employers
  • professional level technical training in emerging technologies using Mac computers
  • develop a portfolio that supports post-secondary application and/or employment
  • opportunity to write, produce, direct and report for Shaw Community Access TV show “Burnaby Connect”
  • scholarship opportunities

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

  • Burnaby North Secondary School on Day 1’s (afternoons)
  • attend current school to complete other courses (Day 1 mornings and Day 2’s)

HOW DO I REGISTER?

  • submit an application package
  • participate in an interview
For more information,
Contact your School Career Advisor
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca