Advanced Film Production

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Advanced Film Production program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• English 30-1, English 30-2 or equivalent
• Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test

Additionally, a portfolio submission is required, which should include:

• A written submission (maximum 500 words) or a short video (maximum 5 minutes) based on the following topics:
  • A short essay about a film you like and why (what makes you enjoy it)
  • A short essay about the film you want to make
  • A short essay about a film you saw and how you would change it
  • A highlight reel or portfolio of work that you have created (maximum 5 minutes) hosted on an online platform like YouTube or Vimeo

Submissions must represent the original work of the applicant. If an item is a collaborative piece, all contributors must be listed along with a description of the applicant's contribution.

Students who do not have adequate samples for the portfolio submission may wish to enroll in the Foundation in Entertainment Arts Certificate before pursuing a diploma.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you meet the language proficiency requirements for your program. Bow Valley College teaches courses in Canadian English. To be admitted, you must demonstrate English proficiency, usually through high school or college transcripts or an English language test, depending on your program.

English language test results are valid for two (2) years from the day of testing. Results that expire before the program start date cannot be accepted. Official results must be submitted.

The following English language tests are accepted:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks)
• Duolingo
• PTE (Pearson Test of English)
• CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses)
• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)
• OET (Occupational English Test)

For most programs, the following minimum scores are required:

• Duolingo: 110
• TOEFL: 83
• IELTS Academic: 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) A: 59 - 64
• Canadian Language Benchmarks: 8 in each strand (listening, speaking, reading, writing)

Alternatively, you can provide:

• Transcript showing completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course that meets the program’s Academic Requirements.
• Transcripts showing three years of full-time high school where English was the language of instruction.
• Transcripts showing one year of full-time post-secondary education at an institution where English was the language of instruction.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.