Minor institutional or neighbourhood projects process. As a registered student at ubc or another bona fide film school, filming and still photography is permitted to occur on campus. Vancouver film school is a postsecondary entertainment arts school training students in immersive, productionoriented programs that deal with all aspects. There are options to study more deeply in the areas of documentary filmmaking, alternative cinema, and screenwriting. Here is my portfolio submission for my application supplement to ubc for the fall of 2018 term. The 2004 tv series battlestar galactica was a hit among scifi fans, and given that the show is largely set in space, youd never know it partly filmed at vancouvers very own ubc campus. Ubc is the 9th most popular filming location in the world. Film production college degree programs the college board. The university of british columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. As a ubc student, youll have the opportunity to challenge established ideas and test. The bfa film production program ubc theatre and film. Theatrefilm production building tfpb learning spaces.
Write a final paper on an artistic or technological innovation in filmmaking focused on a particular filmfilmmaker. For live webcasts of our concerts, visit the ubc music livestream page. So film studies or film production majors or students in different majors who want to work in film how is it going. Ubc film production program portfolio submission 2018. The bachelor of media studies bms program is a multidisciplinary, directentry program that combines artistic, technical, and analytical skills to help students understand the impact of media in. Bachelor of fine arts university of british columbia. Theatre at ubc was recognised for its boffo programming this year in the magazines annual best of vancouver issue. Film studies program department of theatre and film 6354 crescent road vancouver, bc v6t 1z2 applicants should attach transcripts for all postsecondary institutions they have attended other than ubc. Ethnographic film unit to relocate into a purposebuilt. I dont think they were just shittalking for the sake of the crosstown rivalry. Bachelor of media studies university of british columbia. Fifty shades of grey films at ubc photos here are 14 movies and tv you never knew were shot at ubc. Multimedia production and support that includes video production, streaming and design and illustration. We will be relocating into a purposebuilt space in the next little while.
The development of your critical thinking and writing skills are primary objectives of the individual courses and of the program. Film production, bachelor of fine arts, ubc langara college. Admission and transfer application to the bachelor of fine arts. The ba film studies program at ubc educates students on the societal and historical. This letter should describe your reasons for wanting to study film production at ubc and your background in film production or areas related to film production. Since 1969, the bfa film production program at ubc has provided courses and workshops for students who have become industry leaders, screening their work at internationallyrecognized film festivals including cannes, berlinale, sxsw, sundance, toronto, idfa and hot docs. In this program, students learn the techniques, practices, and theory of filmmaking. Film production is a major component of vancouvers economy, as well as in cities across the globe. In addition to minors in any of the disciplines or interdisciplinary programs offered by the faculty of arts, students can also choose a. Students in the bachelor of media studies may construct their program to include a minor.
To be considered a bona fide student production there must be an assigned instructor and at least 50% of the crew should be fellow students and pursuant to the guidelines below. Emphasis will be on how this innovation impacted the history of film production, in relation to the broader historical context. Vancouvers film industry is on fire right now, with many big tv shows and films being produced in the heart of the city. Wade davisprofessor, sociocultural anthropologybc leadership chair in cultures and ecosystems at riskethnobotany, biodiversity, contemporary development issues, ethnohistory and oral traditions, ethnogeographyemail. The university of british columbia offers a bachelor of fine arts degree with a major in film production. Take production design courses from the theatre program, and screenwriting courses from the creative writing program. You can also view a ubc campus zone map pdf to determine your buildings zone.
The bachelor of media studies bms at ubc is a multidisciplinary, directentry program in the faculty of arts. I graduated history and economics but ill try to answer your question as best i can. Maphd, theatre, 1995 and film production, 1988 after completing my diploma in film production, i stayed at ubc to do my m. The overall experience in ubc is very broad more than 50k students that come from many different disciplines. You must be eligible for second or thirdyear standing in ubc science the next september and have achieved an average of at least 60% in the current academic year. The department of theatre and film offers the program leading to the bachelor of fine arts in film production, consisting of four years of concentrated study.
The department of theatre and film at ubc provides students with theory and practical experience in a specific discipline of theatre and film. The ba film studies program offers major, honours and minors options to. The development of your critical thinking and writing skills are primary objectives of the individual courses and of the program as a whole. For one project, you might work with the sound equipment. The serial killer mystery 88 minutes starring al pacino filmed in vancouver and seattle. The faculty of education is a large and complex organization consisting of four departments, two schools, academic and administrative units, and. With vancouver as one of the largest film industries i strangely dont hear much about the film programs at ubc. About us ubc building operations building operations.
The dramatic horror thriller the exorcism of emily rose used three buildings at ubc. The current lab has served its purpose well, but is essentially a long room not designed with collaborative film production in mind. Department of theatre and film at ubc theatre at ubc. Ubc botanical garden and centre for plant research and related buildings ubc farm and related buildings ubc hospital detwiller pavilion and related buildings ubc hospital koerner pavilion and related buildings ubc hospital purdy pavilion and related buildings ubc life building old sub and related buildings ubc research ponds. The mfa in film production focuses on the areas of directing, screenwriting and producing live action narrative or documentary film for students who already. Theatre film production building tfpb theatre film production building tfpb 6358 university blvd, vancouver, bc v6t 1z4. The minor normally takes two years to complete and may not be possible to complete in one year. Minors are declared at the end of second year, although coursework usually commences in the first year. Film production bachelor of fine arts the faculty of. Applicants will be notified by may 31 whether they have been accepted, rejected, or put on a waiting list. For a second ubc film production application youtube. The ba film studies program offers major, honours and minors options to support students at all interest levels. In film studies, youll be introduced to various aspects of world cinema, with an emphasis on north american, asian, and european films. Ubc building operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and minor renovation services.
The bfa film production program at ubc blends filmmaking theory with techniques and practice, encouraging our students to create their own films. Building operations maintains and operates the vancouver campus, including all lands, buildings, and fleets at the lowest total cost of ownership through proactive maintenance and strategic minor capital improvements. Applications will not be accepted once the student. The program encourages students to build a strong theoretical and researchbased foundation that can be applied across various media and creative industries. The building operations team keeps spaces lit, the air temperature comfortable, waste sorted and recycled, and the campus clean. This portfolio can consist of five to 10 minutes of material. Program options faculty of arts university of british columbia ubc. We make our campus work building operations, the operator of the vancouver campus of the university of british columbia ubc, is dedicated to maintaining and operating our campus spaces to ensure ubc remains at the forefront of improving our world. Students apply for a commerce minor in term 2 of their second year. The film, television, and digital media minor is designed for students who wish to augment their major program of study with a series of courses that promote the study of film, television, and digital media as art forms with social, political, cultural, and economic.
I dont own any of the rights to the music in this video, none of which is used for commercial use. As a student in film production, youll get plenty of practice on short film and video projects, but you wont always be calling the shots as director. Film production at ubcs vancouver campus ubc undergraduate. Wolverine, tomorrowland, and fifty shades of grey, the university of british columbia s campus in vancouver is the ninth most popular filming location in the world. Their engagement and dedication to research and the cinematic industry. Students who wish to focus their electives may, with the approval of the director of the science information centre, undertake an optional minor program concurrently with their first specialization major, honours, combined major, combined honours, and general science except as noted below for specific minors. The ubc bachelor of media studies program enables students to apply theory and research across eight disciplines in the vast field of media studies. Theatre film production building, 6358 university boulevard 823.
Ubc buildings alphabetical university archives blog. There is a separate application form for the 30 credit minor. The university of british columbia okanagan campus. Students wanting a subjectspecific minor may also undertake a minor in a specific arts disciplines minor program, which requires the completion of at least 30 credits in a single subject field of specialization, of which at least 18 credits must be numbered 300 or higher. Film courses give students the option to analyze a variety of films as well as learn practical and critical skills for producing their own creative work. The university of british columbia has partnered with renowned french. The african studies minor program at ubc was initiated in 2005 in response to students aspiration to connect ubc more closely with the african continent. For another, you could serve as production manager, coordinating equipment, actors, space, and the schedule. Work alongside visual arts and digital media professors in a closeknit learning cohort, which integrates creativity and research into a variety of areas such as creative technologies, multimedia platforms, indigenous media arts, art history, visual culture, and the digital humanities. A degree, students must meet the academic admission requirements of the faculty of arts. Use the search boxes below to look up and learn more about your building, including the relevant facilities manager and their contact information.
Ubc has an over 40year history of training some of canadas and the worlds brightest filmmakers and technicians. Tfuss is committed to acting as a voice for student needs and as a forum through which students in. I completed my phd in 1995 and the same year, i got a job in the film department at the university of regina. Tailor your degree to your interests and meet your academic and career goals by exploring over 70 undergraduate programs in ubc arts vancouver. June 18, 2019 a number of ubc services are unavailable due to a system outage. I dont know that much about the program at ubc myself, but i know a lot of people who took the film program at capilano college now university and they always talked about how the ubc film production program wasnt that great. How is film production undergraduate program in ubc. Learn more about your building ubc building operations. Film production focuses on the areas of directing, screenwriting, and producing live action narrative or documentary film. As the setting for scenes in numerous major film titles such as xmen origins.
Please go to the apply tab for information on spring 2020 minor online submission process and extended deadline. Apply for a minor or dual degree if you are currently registered in a minor and would like to withdraw or update your course list, please submit a request for minor or dual degree update or removal. R macmillan building and the douglas kenny building 88 minutes 2007. Gifts to theatre at ubc ensure that todays theatre students have access to the resources that give them the. Ubc is one of the oldest film production programs in western canada with a wellestablished alumni network.
Crosslisted courses with thtr can be used to fulfill theatre minor requirements. Gain the skills, ideas, and initiative to shape the film industry. Our talented faculty members are renowned experts in various specialties of film studies. Film production specialization subjects graduate school university of british columbia vancouver canada. Our priority is critical making, having our students find their voice and produce media. Youll make short film and video productions, working with others and on your own.