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Television and Film Post-Production

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Program Details

  • Television and Film Post-Production

  • Program Code: 1A7
  • Credential: Certificate
  • Duration: One Year
  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Area: Applied Arts
  • Domestic Applications: OPEN
  • International Applications: OPEN
  • Location/Delivery Modes & Dates:
  • C
    Prince Philip Drive - On Campus - September 2026
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Program Overview

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Every story needs a finishing touch.
 
The Editor. The Sound Designer. The Colourist. These are the artists who take raw footage and turn it into something you feel. The Editor shapes the story, choosing the best moments, building pace and making it all flow. The Sound Designer creates the world you hear: every footstep, explosion and heartbeat. The Colourist transforms flat images into cinematic visuals with mood, tone and style. No post-production means no finished films. It's that simple.
  
Newfoundland and Labrador has emerged as one of Canada's sought-after film destinations, creating demand for skilled post-production professionals. CNA's Television and Film Post-Production certificate puts you at the centre of that growing industry. In one year, you will build hands-on expertise across the full post-production pipeline: picture editing, colour grading, compositing and visual effects, sound design, foley and audio mixing, using industry-standard tools and workflows found on professional sets today.
 
If you are creative, detail-focused and love working with technology, this is your space. You will develop a broad foundation across post-production disciplines before focusing your expertise where your strengths and career goals align. Collaboration is central; you will work alongside students from CNA's Television and Film programs, mirroring the dynamics of a real production team, and graduate with a professional capstone portfolio employers expect.
 
Teamwork is essential for this work, and you’ll have a chance to build on that through collaboration with our other departments in film and television production. You will be immersed in the production chain and apply techniques to fully realize a professional quality film edit. 
 
Your future, in frame.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • The opportunity to learn across multiple post-production skills and then specialize in one
  • The most current program in its field designed and delivered by industry experts
  • Opportunities to collaborate across programs in a television and film project
  • Program focuses on the practical application ensuring you have job-ready skills
  • Equipment mimics what you will be using in the real-world
  • Students will participate in realistic studio and outside shoots

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Canada is known as Hollywood North and is home to many large studio films and TV productions.
  • In 2021, a cast and crew of approximately 150, including many local film workers, technicians and artists, worked on the Walt Disney live-action adventure-fantasy, Peter Pan & Wendy, which was filmed on the Bonavista Peninsula.
  • The filming of television show Frontier in NL (from 2016-2018) starring Jason Momoa, generated an economic output of more than $63 million, and created 539 full-time equivalent positions in NL. It also later led to Momoa’s major motion picture, Aquaman, being partially filmed in NL.
  • Current critically acclaimed productions being filmed in the province include Hudson & Rex, Son of a Critch, Severance and Saint-Pierre. The industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is growing rapidly, as national and international production companies are seeking out exotic locations that add to production value.
  • According to the Canadian Media Producers Association, TV and film productions in Canada account for $9.58 billion in revenue for 2023-2024 and supported 179,130 full-time equivalent jobs.[1]
  • The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation was established in 1997 to grow and develop the province’s film and television industry. Now operating as PictureNL, the agency has helped generate more than $1?billion in total film and television production activity, with record annual spending of $149.5?million in 2025/26 and thousands of full-time employment opportunities supported across the province.[2]

OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Communicate a knowledge of post-production for television and film productions
  2. Work collaboratively in a team environment on a post-production project
  3. Manage post-production teams while facilitating a project to ensure successful completion
  4. Prepare dailies for review and discussion
  5. Edit picture and sound using industry standard techniques and processes
  6. Create titles and credits
  7. Design sound for a post-production project
  8. Edit audio for a post-production project
  9. Create sound effects for a post-production project
  10. Finalize a picture and sound edit according to industry standards

CERTIFICATIONS

In addition to the formal courses listed in the program of studies, students will acquire the following industry certifications* throughout the program:
  • Basic First Aid & CPR
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • WHMIS
*Students should be aware that additional fees may apply to external certifications.

REFERENCES

[1] Canadian Media Producers Association, Profile 2024; Profile 2024

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to the Television and Film Post-Production program requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
 
1. High School
Provincial High School Graduation Diploma with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
 

Additional Admission Requirements

Applicant Requirement
 
Personal Statement
It is not necessary to have prior experience in film and TV to be suitable candidate for this program. With that in mind, please write a personal statement between 250 and 500 words in your own voice giving us a brief introduction to yourself and your interests.
 
Outline your current goals within the film and tv industry. This is an opportunity for you to present your unique life experience and personality as well as your value to the program. It is not a business letter.  The document must be submitted as a PDF.

View the Personal Statement Rubric for this program
 

Courses

COURSES

CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
TF1025 Post-Production Process 3 3 1
TF2150 Post-Production Audio 4 3 2
TF1140 Picture Editing I 4 3 2
TF2160 Compositing & Effects 3 2 2
CM1115 Communications for TV & Film 3 3 0
TF1015 TV & Film Analysis 3 3 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
TF2010 Post-Production Supervision 3 3 1
TF2155 Dialogue Editing & Recording 4 3 2
TF2245 Picture Editing II 4 3 2
TF1145 Colour Grading 4 3 2
TF2250 Sound Effects & Foley 3 2 2
TF2255 Audio Mixing for TV & Film 3 2 2
         
Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
TF1100 Professional Certifications 0 2 0
TF3220 Capstone Project 6 3 8
         

 

Careers & Pathways

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of entry level positions in post-production in television and film, including, but not limited to:
  • Assistant ADR Technician
  • Assistant Colour Correction
  • Assistant Dialogue Editor
  • Assistant Editor
  • Assistant Foley Artist
  • Assistant Mixer
  • Assistant Sound Designer
  • Assistant Sound Editor
  • Assistant Sound Effects Editor
  • Digital Imaging Technician

Tuition & Fees

Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism $1,197.00 (per semester) $572.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $320.00 (per course)
Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism $4,581.00 (per semester) $2,291.00 (per semester)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $1,046.00 (per course)
Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2025–2026 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

  • Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
  • Offers better than bank exchange rates.
  • Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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