Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) Degree

The BCA Program is offered out of Yorkville University

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Next Start Date:
April, 2023
Duration:
18 months

Program Description

Through Yorkville University, you will learn the practical and business skills needed for a leadership career in the creative arts.

This degree can be obtained in as few as 15 months* on campus in Toronto. With this degree, you will be eligible to apply to Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

 

*With full course load, year-round study and approved transfer credits. Please consult an admissions advisor for more information.

Career Outcomes

Production Executive

Producer

Studio Head

Casting Director

Talent Agent

Executive Producer

Consultant

Development Executive

Creative Director

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Tuition Fees

*Fees are approximate, and based on students who have completed a recognized 6-term (or equivalent) creative arts college or university program. Tuition Fees do not include books, expendable supplies, equipment and resources. Tuition fees are subject to change.

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) degree program are as follows:

Canadian or Permanent Residence Students:

$27,000* (Bursaries of $7,500 may be available)

International Students:

$40,500* (Bursaries of $24,375 may be available)

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Faculty

Adam Till

Program Director

Adam Till is a successful writer and producer. He created, co-executive produced, and wrote episodes for the series Billable Hours, which won a Gemini Award for best writing in a comedy series. 

 

Adam has written films starring Rob Lowe, Mira Sorvino and Abigail Breslin, and won the Canadian Comedy Award for Film Writing in 2006 for his film Leo. Adam is currently in development with 20th Century Fox/Fox TV on a new sitcom entitled Meds. 

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Pathway Steps

Our 7 Step Admissions Process

1

Complete Yorkville University’s online application form.

2

Pay the application fee of $75.

3

Provide official transcripts for all post-secondary education and professional training.

4

Provide a letter of intent with a sample of writing that helps prove your ability to succeed in university studies.

5

Provide a resume that demonstrates the BCA’s ability to build on your previous post-secondary study. 

6

Submit your choice of a portfolio, publications, reviews, and/or employer references (for those applying with only a 4-term diploma and additional experience). 

7

Send proof of English-language proficiency (international students only)

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BCA Courses

Core Courses

  • Creative Arts in Cultural Context

  • Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context

  • Research Methods for the Creative Arts

  • Managing Talent and Arts Administration

  • Creative Arts in Political and Public Policy Context

  • Managing Projects in the Creative Arts

  • Financial Leadership for the Creative Arts

  • Criticism – Methods of Evaluating and Assessing Creative Activity

  • Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts

  • Global Perspectives on the Creative Art

  • Graduating Project 1

  • Graduating Project 2

General Courses

  • Western Art – Prehistoric to Gothic

  • Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary

  • Principles of Art and Design

  • Art Industries in Canada – an introduction and Overview

  • Perspectives on Indigenous Arts*

  • Cross Cultural Communication

  • Creativity and Innovation*

  • Research and Composition

  • Professional Communication

  • Communications for the Creative Arts*

  • University Studies

  • Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science

  • The Workplace in Fiction

  • Human Geography

  • The History of Sport

  • Introduction to Beauty

  • World Religions: A Comparative Study

  • Philosophical Thought and Leisure

  • Psychology of Everyday Life

  • Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology

  • The Psychology of Creativity*

  • Global Issues in Sociology

  • Sociology and Culture

  • Topics in Technology and Society

  • Topics in Power and Society

  • Smart And Sustainable Cities

  • Design Thinking

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If you have any questions about Toronto Film School’s diploma programs, Yorkville University’s BCA program, or next steps—get in touch with an admission advisor today. Or, start your application now to secure your spot in the program.

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disclaimer for international students

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy  (available here) states that you ARE eligible to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program IF you graduated from a:

 

  • – Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law (for example: bachelor, master or doctorate) but only if you are enrolled in study programs leading to a degree as authorized by the province

 

This policy, coupled with changes to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s practice, means students graduating with a Toronto Film School diploma will not have access to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program unless they complete a post-graduate certificate program at another college, or a degree program at a university, including Yorkville University through the articulation / transfer credit agreement between Toronto Film School and Yorkville University.

 

Graduates of Yorkville’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Project Management may apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit of up to 3 years.  If this is granted, you can comfortably work up to  20 hours a week while you are a student in the degree program, acquire strong skill-based knowledge in your industry, obtain the skills to write a test and acquire a professional designation through the Project Management Institute.

 

Toronto Film School recommends that all students interested in applying to extend their stay in Canada following their diploma reach out to the IRCC or to a qualified Immigration Consultant for more information.

 

*The Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Number for Toronto Film School is O19396019511.