Overview
Note: We are not accepting applications at this time, as the program is suspended until further notice.
If you’ve ever been curious about what’s involved to bring the words on the page up into the film you see or wondered why a script supervisor is also in charge of continuity, this program offers some answers. Whether you are already a film technician or contemplating work in Vancouver’s busy TV/film production industry, learning the skills necessary to become a professional working script supervisor might open a new door for you.
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Entrance Requirements
This Microcredential will attract students with little film experience all the way to crew technicians who already work in the industry. Crew technicians in other departments or students new to film can discover an alternative door into the film industry.
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who have a valid status in Canada.Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Please see the Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) Fees page for information on tuition fees and refunds.
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Courses
Class hours
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pmProgram matrix
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Required courses: | Credits | ||
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XBST 1009 | Script Supervision: The Overview | 1.0 | |
XBST 1010 | Script Supervision: The Details | 1.0 | |
XBST 1011 | Script Supervision: The Paperwork | 1.0 | |
XBST 1012 | Script Supervision: The Full Picture | 1.0 | |
XBST 1016 | Script Supervision: The Wrap and Go | 1.0 | |
Total Credits: | 5.0 |
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program length
This is a self-paced Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program.
The program requires a total of 48 in-class hours.
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
The Film and TV industry (IATSE) need well-trained script supervisors to address a current shortage of people qualified for this position. The completion of this microcredential will provide training and preparation to begin work in the script supervising department.
Professional associations
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Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Tammy Bentz, Broadcast PTS Faculty / Film Script Supervisor
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Contact Us
Mary Kay Thurston
Part-Time Studies Coordinator, Broadcast & Media Communications
604-432-8668 | Mary_Kay_Thurston@bcit.ca
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