Graduate Certificate in Documentary and Non-Fiction Media Production

at Seneca College- Seneca at York Campus Canada

The eight-month Art Fundamentals (AFD) certificate program provides a strong foundation in traditional and digital art. Designed to build skills in art, design, creativity, communication and critical thinking, AFD will prepare you for further education and a career path in fields such as animation, illustration and graphic design. You will experience hands-on learning under the guidance of working artists.

This two-year diploma immerses you in the fast-paced field of live events. From meetings to conferences, fundraisers, trade shows and entertainment and sporting events, you’ll be taught how to plan and execute a wide range of live events. This includes producing content such as interactive presentations, videos, audio and multi-screen mixed media. You will also learn how to scout venues and create floor plans plus set up, operate and tear down the gear behind successful events.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:Event planning and production

• Audio and video production
• Interactive and wide-screen presentation creation
• Script writing
• Video projection
• Show calling
• Event planning and production

Field Placement
This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies into practice in a professional setting. You'll be required to complete 150 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.

This is an accelerated version of our Law Clerk program. If you have a previous postsecondary degree or diploma, you will finish this program in nine months instead of four semesters. The program will prepare you to work under the supervision of a lawyer in a fast-paced legal environment. In addition to learning about legal principles and ethics, you will obtain practical, hands-on training that will equip you for success in the workplace. The curriculum focuses on criminal, immigration, intellectual property, personal injury, real estate, corporate and commercial, and family law as well as litigation, wills and estates, etc. with an emphasis on the technological skills needed in these practice areas.

Taught by lawyers and law clerks with excellent professional experience, the program offers students opportunities to engage with current law clerks, leading industry experts, and legal recruiters through workshops, law firm tours, court visits, career preparation events, field placement, and various speaking engagements.

Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and the legal environment, and there is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of your program to graduation.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Liaising with clients, courts and other legal professionals
• Conducting legal research, reviewing legislation and synthesizing relevant information
• Editing legal forms and court documents
• Co-ordinating and organizing evidence
• Managing client records and billing procedures
• Helping interview witnesses and industry experts
• Drafting correspondence and documents using cutting-edge legal software
• Carrying out complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Proofreading and professional communication

Work Experience
Field Placement
If you meet all necessary academic requirements, you will be eligible to participate in 20 days of unpaid field placement at the end of your final semester, which gives you practical work experience, networking opportunities, and exposure to potential employers. With the support and assistance of the School's faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement. Successful completion of field placement is a requirement for graduation.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will attain skills and knowledge in both traditional and computer animation. As you learn to draw storyboards, design and animate characters and scenes, you will practice applying theories of motion, timing, storytelling and digital technology to produce high-quality animations and designs. The hands-on learning you receive will enable you to utilize the equipment, facilities and computer software currently used in the industry.

This program is designed to equip you to successfully compete in the world of 2D and 3D animation. You can expect to acquire and grow knowledge and skills relevant to producing animation for the web, television, games or film.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Computer animation
• Animation production

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide you with the core knowledge, skills and abilities fundamental to academic success in health sciences and other high affinity programs. You will develop knowledge and skills in communications, mathematics, human anatomy, biology, and organic/inorganic chemistry. You will be well prepared to further your study in the health sciences at either the diploma or baccalaureate level. The program also provides you with the opportunity to learn about potential careers in the health sciences, and to identify other programs focusing on the biological or chemical sciences that will enable you to achieve your career objectives.

Seneca is the only post-secondary institution offering the accelerated Real Property Administration program (Assessment and Appraisal). In this eight-month diploma program, you will develop expertise in all aspects of property valuation and property tax sectors.  You will advance expertise in all aspects of property valuation – in both the property appraisal and property assessment fields, including all aspects of the property assessment system, the assessment appeals process, and property tax calculation and administration.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Property valuation techniques
• Data collection and analysis
• Math and spreadsheet analysis
• Effective communication
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership and team building

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn about concepts, audio and video production and how to produce creative and engaging video content from script writing through to a final audio mix and everything in between. The hands-on experience offered by expert professionals, combined with your interest in video production, will enable you to become proficient in creating professional content for a variety of different platforms.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Video editing 
• Audio production
• Television production 
• Media writing
• Camera operations
• Production planning 
• Production management  
• Computer graphics for television

Field Placement
This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies to practice in a professional broadcast setting. You'll be required to complete 100 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.

This eight-month graduate certificate program focuses on providing you with the skills and knowledge to develop and execute successful brand strategies in today's consumer-focused digital environment. You will understand all aspects of a brand and then develop a plan to build successful brand equity.

Your learning will be further advanced through a range of instructional styles, case studies and relationship-building with industry professionals through industry/association field work or optional work term.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Develop brand strategies
• Product launch planning
• Business analysis
• Research
• Branding 

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment.  The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will prepare for work as a research technologist in the life sciences field. You will study a range of topics, including molecular genetics, immunology, tissue culture, virology, biochemical techniques, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, computers, statistics and a common first year of basic biology, chemistry and mathematics. This program offers you theoretical knowledge of scientific methods and practical experience in performing precise experiments for research and development.

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• How to perform assays
• Scientific method
• Experimental techniques
• Perform laboratory duties
• Quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Manage biological data

Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

This two-year diploma program will equip you with necessary skills to work in the justice sector, as a professional public service administrator, or clerk for courts or quasi-judicial administrative tribunals. You will study Canadian law, procedure and ethics, and gain hands-on experience in the areas of project management, legal research, public administration and technology. Fluency in English is critical to your success as there is a strong focus on effective written and verbal communication throughout the program. 

Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Organization and time management
• Legal research and critical thinking
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Project management
• Technological proficiency

Field Placement
Meet all the academic requirements and you will have the opportunity to participate in a four–week unpaid field placement at the end of your fourth semester. This opportunity will provide you with practical work experience and exposure to the justice administration sector. With the support and assistance of faculty and staff, you will play an active role in securing your placement.

To be placed in a court or other government setting, you will have to provide a police clearance certificate. You must have permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship to be eligible for a field placement with a government court, tribunal, department, or agency.