Video is the dominant medium
Short-form video is now the primary marketing channel for most consumer brands. Every business needs people who can produce it well.
About the Program
What is the Video & Content Creation Diploma?
This diploma is built for the modern creator economy. Students learn cinematography, editing, motion graphics, storytelling, and platform-native publishing across short-form, long-form, and branded content. The curriculum mirrors how Vancouver-based studios, agencies, and creators actually work — from concept to upload.
Graduates leave with a multi-piece portfolio, real client experience, and a working understanding of the business side of being a creator.
Why It Matters
Why creator skills, why now?
Vancouver is Hollywood North
BC hosts one of the largest film and digital media industries in North America — with continuous demand for skilled production crews.
The creator economy is real
Independent creators, freelance editors, and content strategists earn full-time incomes. The gap is access to skill, not opportunity.
Pathways
Where graduates go
Direct to Industry
- Video Editor
- Content Producer
- Social Media Specialist
- Studio Assistant
- Motion Graphics Designer
Freelance & Founder
- Independent YouTube channel
- Wedding and event videography
- Brand content for SMBs
- Podcast video editing
Further Study
- Bridge into Bachelor of Film
- Specialize in VFX or animation
- Stack with marketing diploma
- Cinematography post-basic
Earning Potential
What graduates earn in Canada
Salary ranges reflect typical Canadian market rates as of 2026.
Entry Level
$45K – $58K
First role within 12 months. Junior editor, social content producer, studio runner.
Mid Career
$62K – $90K
Two to four years in. Senior editor, content lead, in-house producer.
Senior & Specialist
$95K – $140K+
Five+ years or successful freelance practice. Director of content, post-production lead, founder.
Curriculum
What you'll study
Module 1 · Visual Storytelling
- Story structure and narrative arcs
- Shot composition and framing
- Pacing and emotional beats
- Pre-production and storyboarding
Module 2 · Cinematography
- Camera fundamentals (mirrorless, cinema, phone)
- Lighting for interview, narrative, and product
- Audio capture and field recording
- On-set workflow and roles
Module 3 · Editing & Post
- Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
- Colour correction and grading
- Sound design and mixing
- Motion graphics in After Effects
Module 4 · Platform-Native Content
- YouTube long-form strategy
- TikTok and Reels short-form
- Thumbnails, hooks, and retention
- AI tools in the creator workflow
Module 5 · Business of Content
- Pricing freelance work
- Contracts and copyright in BC
- Client communication and pitching
- Building a brand and audience
Capstone · Portfolio & Showcase
- Produce a short-film reel
- Complete one paid client project
- Public showcase event
- Industry mentor critique
Admissions
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