What Programs Does Toronto Film School Offer?

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Toronto Film School offers six creative diploma programs — Film and TV Production, Screenwriting, Acting for Film, TV and Theatre, Graphic Design, Game Design and Animation, and Game Development — plus a degree pathway to a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA). Diploma programs are described as industry-focused and can be completed in 12–18 months, with instruction delivered on-campus, hybrid, or remote live; some online diplomas are offered in a self-paced format.

Diploma Programs

Each diploma maps to a specific role in the creative industries:

Program Focus
Film and TV Production Learning from working filmmakers; shooting in school studios with Hollywood-standard equipment
Screenwriting Turning creative ideas into production-ready screenplays
Acting for Film, TV and Theatre Acting technique, with the goal of qualifying for a first ACTRA credit
Graphic Design Visual communication
Game Design and Animation Building game worlds and bringing characters to life
Game Development The full game creation process, from concept to production

The school highlights small class sizes and networking opportunities, and frames the outcome as graduating with a portfolio and skills employers are seeking.

Degree Pathway: Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA)

The BCA is offered by Yorkville University, described as Toronto Film School's degree pathway partner. It is positioned for senior leadership and project-based roles in the creative industries. According to the school, BCA graduates may be eligible to apply for Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

There is also a Dual Enrolment option: conditional admission to the BCA alongside TFS program enrolment, completing the two back-to-back, with a stated $10,000 tuition saving. The school notes this bursary is applied pro-rated per credit over the BCA, and that TFS graduates must complete all program courses with a 1.7 CGPA on a 4.3 scale or better.

Delivery Formats

  • On-campus, hybrid, and remote live instruction — offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario.
  • Online self-paced programs — offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick. Video Production is listed among the self-paced online diplomas.

How to Choose

  • If you want to be on set or in a studio with professional equipment, Film and TV Production is the direct fit.
  • If your interest is writing rather than producing, Screenwriting is the counterpart.
  • If you want to perform and work toward a first ACTRA credit, look at Acting for Film, TV and Theatre.
  • For visual and interactive work, the split is Graphic Design (communication design) versus Game Design and Animation (worlds and characters) versus Game Development (the technical creation pipeline).
  • If your goal includes senior or leadership roles — or potentially the PGWP route — the BCA pathway is the relevant option, and Dual Enrolment is worth comparing if you already plan to do both.

The site provides a "Book a call with an advisor" option and a brochure download for prospective students who want program-specific details before applying.