George Brown College - St. James
George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Film Production - Directing for Extended Reality (P114)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

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
Students will 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

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Production

90

Program Intakes

Open date

September 24, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$16274 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
Student Association Fee: $269 per year
Academic Technology Support Fee: $224 per year
Athletics Fee: $117 per year
Athletic Capital Fee: $74 per year