Advanced Film Production

Academic Requirements

The Advanced Film Production program at Bow Valley College has specific academic requirements for prospective students. To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of English 30-1, English 30-2, or equivalent
• Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
• Portfolio Submission 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 (through a link)

Submissions must represent the original work of the applicant. If an item is a collaborative piece, applicants should list all contributors and describe their contribution. If you have questions or would like an informal pre-assessment of your portfolio, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support.

For international students, it is essential to check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using the country-specific document list provided by the college.

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

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.

Language Requirements

To be admitted to the Advanced Film Production Diploma program at Bow Valley College, you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following accepted tests:

• BVC Academic English 1: Not accepted
• BVC Academic English 2: Minimum grade of Grade B-
• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks): 8 in each strand (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Duolingo: 110
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 83
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing Service): 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 - 64

Additionally, you can meet the language requirements through:

• Successful completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course (or equivalent from education in Canada) that aligns with the specified academic admission requirements for the career program.
• Transcripts showing three (3) years of full-time high school where English was the language of instruction.
• Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of one (1) year of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction.
• SAIT English Language Foundations (ELF) Level 5 to Bow Valley College Admission: ELF Level 5 (Communications 5 - COMN155 & Speech - SPCH155) with a minimum grade of 75% (B).
• Global Village Global Village Pathway Program: Level 6 (GV6) with a minimum grade of 80%.

Note: 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.

Please check with our team for more details.

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.