Diploma in Motion Picture Arts

at Capilano University Canada

The Human Kinetics Diploma with a major in Exercise Science is an undergraduate diploma which spans over a period of two long years offered by the School of Human Kinetics at Capilano University. This is a comprehensive program designed for students who wish to explore the human body and kinetics and make a career out of it. From subjects like biology, physiology, psychology to exercise and physical activity, kinesiology and so on, this program deals with a number of subjects and topics. 

Students are required to study about the relationship between human body and exercise and how they can positively inculcate exercise in human life. The aforementioned diploma prepares students for a career in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport psychology and exercise management. After this program, students can continue their education with a degree program at other British Columbia universities such as BA in Kinesiology University of British Columbia. The highly educated and professional faculty at Capilano University is one of the major factors students successfully graduate from this program.

Biology is the science that deals with the physiology of being. It has explained and helps gain knowledge about a number of things such as evolution, flora and fauna, environment and ecosystems, human body and its functioning. The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares a student for university education and helps them gain knowledge about the field.

The Associate of Science degree helps to prepare students for the provincial Associate Degree. The above mentioned degree helps students gain access to a package of well rounded; academically sound courses and also a university transfer to great BC Universities. The two year course includes a number of subjects and disciplines a student has to study. The first year involves a more general set of courses in subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, English so on and so forth. The second year involves a number of more specific studies such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, cell biology and many such subjects pertaining to biology. 

Students have the choice of scheduling their courses and curating their own timetable. Students can study full time or part time as per their own discretion. This ability of scheduling one’s own time table helps students go for other activities and manage their academics at the same time. 

Elevate your hospitality career and earn a Canadian academic credential while gaining valuable work experience in this competitive, dynamic, and growing industry.

This program is designed to develop the future managers and leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries. You'll learn from award-winning faculty, training in key areas of Canadian and international tourism management, including revenue management, tourism planning and policy, service management, convention management, hotel operations, and cross-cultural tourism.

As part of this 16-month diploma, you'll participate in a 280-hour practicum (more information in Application Details), working in the hospitality area of your interest. Upon graduation, you may be eligible to apply for a three-year Post Graduate Work Permit.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a strong foundation of knowledge in a wide array of hospitality and tourism management topics and issues;
• Develop practical and employment-ready service management skills through service applications and a 280-hour hospitality practicum experience.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of national and global trends in the hospitality industry;
• Apply leadership principles that contribute to the development of a team in resolving conflict and delivering customer service;
• Analyze and apply sustainable business and revenue models to effectively and efficiently plan and lead a successful hospitality operation;
• Exhibit proficiency with appropriate technologies to enhance the quality and delivery of hospitality services, products and guest experiences.

Tourism has scaled new heights and is one of the most revenue generating industries in the world. It has been beneficial for individuals as well as the society. First and foremost, tourism has generated a large number of jobs and home grown businesses. Tourism is benign for developing and under developed nations which need money to help their economies grow. Capilano University offers an undergraduate program, Diploma Tourism Management, which is a two year program that has produced a number of successful graduates. 

The students at Capilano study the business of managing and marketing various tourism products, including destinations, hotels, restaurants, attractions and events. Students are taught about the business related aspects of tourism and how they can maximize their profits in certain areas. The co-operative education program provides students hands on experience in the real world and the expert faculty members who guide the students at every step of the way. The four months of rigorous and fully supervised co-op work term helps students sharpen their skills and gain more knowledge. This course prepares students to work in the management fields pertaining to tourism and the thorough knowledge of tourism marketing. 

The Bachelor program majoring in Jazz Studies is a four year long program that deals with various aspects of the said subjects such as jazz performances, composing music and theoretical knowledge about music pertaining to the field of jazz. This degree deals with the playing, composing, teaching and conduction of jazz music. 

The two-year diploma comprises the first two years of the Bachelor of Music and gives students the skills to develop a career as a self-employed music professional. Students are taught about the history of music, about the influential figures in Jazz Music, research, analysis and notation of jazz music. Students are required to produce scholarly work that shows a firm contextual understanding of music theory and history as well as exercise self-discipline and a strong work ethic in the development of performance and composition skills.

Capilano University offers its students an associate degree in academic and applied psychology. This course offers students the opportunity to learn interpersonal relations, counseling courses, mental health programs and so on. The aforementioned course helps students gain the skills required for them to continue university education in the said field or start a career out of the same field.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology is a two year program with numerous courses in fields such as psychology, English and multiple other courses pertaining to the field of arts. Through this course students have an access to excellent academic advising and counseling services. In lieu of fulfilling the university transfer requirements students can choose psychology courses as electives. Once the students have finished this two year long program, they can transfer to a longer baccalaureate program at other British Columbia education institutions. Capilano University has a list of expert, highly trained faculty members who help students with all kinds of problems and in case of any conceptual disruption. 

Capilano University has a four year bachelor of legal studies program that majors in paralegal studies and is a very up and coming course. This program deals effectively with the intersection of law and its implementation and their effects on each other. Students get to study the two subjects with respect to one another. Paralegal Study is a very significant field for in today’s world. Bachelor of Legal Studies at Capilano University is designed to produce future business people who have a great understanding of the law and its implications for commerce.

Courses are heralded by expert, trained staff and are designed around current business scenarios. The objective is to develop the ability to recognize legal issues and make intelligent business decisions with the law in mind. Law is a direct influence on business and to be familiar with right and wrong one must have a legal aid by their side. In the Paralegal Studies degree offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

The Diploma in Digital Visual Effects is a two year long undergraduate certificate program at Capilano University, School of Motion Picture Arts. The students of this program are trained and educated to design visual effects for films and television. With faculty members from high-end film, broadcast and software companies, Capilano University has excellent staff members who guide and advise the student at every step of the way during the course. 

The students of the Visual Effects diploma are required to work in collaboration with professionals from numerous other fields such as film, documentary, animation, costuming and cinematography programs for an even richer experience. During the second year of the program students are required to take an apprenticeship or internship in a professional working environment such as a studio where he/she shall be guided, observed and mentored by a professional providing them a chance to build up a network and gain experience. 

The School of Legal Studies at Capilano University offers an undergraduate diploma in paralegal studies which spans over a period of two years. This diploma is designed to equip the learner with paralegal skills to enable him/her to use the legal system effectively.  Paralegals are engaged by lawyers and law firms to assist them in various ways such as legal research, drafting, interviewing the clients etc. Various rights based NGOs also employ them in their organizations which can also be a great career for them. 

In the Paralegal Studies Diploma offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

Build the skills to help people live healthier lives in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at Capilano University.

As Canada’s population ages and becomes more health-conscious, the career opportunities for people with a background in kinesiology are stronger than ever.
Growing career paths include exercise physiology, health promotion and leadership, sport science, personal training and more.

During the program, you’ll take courses in a variety of disciplines relating to health, including anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, leadership, health promotion, career and professional preparation, research methods and ethics.

Starting in your third year, you’ll choose your specialization: exercise science or health promotion. From here, you will expand your knowledge in advanced courses in your area of interest while being supported and mentored one-on-one by CapU’s expert faculty.

Before you graduate, you’ll take part in career and professional preparation courses, field studies and a capstone course, ensuring you’ll be ready to start working to make your community healthier as soon as you finish your degree.

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate effectively as professionals working in the field of kinesiology across a variety of populations, cultures, and environments.
• Critically evaluate and interpret rapidly changing health information.
• Apply acquired knowledge and practical experience to foster healthy public policy and the health of individuals and communities.
• Assess, design, and implement programs to facilitate healthy living.
• Utilize technological innovations in the field of kinesiology.
• Demonstrate industry-specific ethics, best practices, professional behaviour, and cultural safety.
• Acquire and refine job-ready knowledge, skills, and attitudes through experiential, inter-professional, and self-directed learning.