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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Honours Bachelor of Film and Television

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

(Oakville)

Your career in the motion picture, broadcast and multimedia industry awaits.

Program Overview

Launch your career in film and television

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Film and Television (BFTV) degree program has helped countless students launch their journeys into the world of motion pictures, broadcast and multimedia. This degree opens doors to a wide range of careers including director, editor, screenwriter and cinematographer.

Specialize in the area of film and TV that matches your career goals

In the first two years of this program, you'll get a taste of everything the industry has to offer. You'll choose from electives in directing, producing, writing and editing to find your talents and passion. Then, in your final semesters, you'll specialize in writing, camera and lighting, directing, editing, sound, producing media and cinema studies, digital production design, or visual effects.

Create your own short film or television production

Towards the end of the program, you'll work with a team to achieve a portfolio film. In this exciting capstone project, you'll partner with peers in different specializations to pitch, seek funding, write and produce a short film or television production. By following the same process as filmmakers in the industry, you'll be well-prepared for your career.

Learn from instructors with film and TV industry experience

All faculty in the Honours Bachelor of Film and Television program come to our classroom with recent and relevant industry experience. You'll learn from production designers, directors, producers, writers and more — our faculty have what it takes to help you succeed in any film and television stream you see yourself in.

Get ready to hit the ground running

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Film and Television program is the ideal combination of hands-on, real-world experience backed by theoretical learning in all aspects of the industry. When you graduate, you'll know how to use the technology, write the scripts and produce media content while understanding how it's funded and applied to multiple platforms.

Get the practical, hands-on experience you need to succeed

  • Learn how to use the latest equipment and software including ARRI camera and lights and Avid Media Composer.
  • Apply what you learn in the classroom to a 14-week work placement (between Semesters 6 and 7)
  • Create a portfolio project with a team of peers.
  • Have the opportunity to build relationships with industry mentors.

Sheridan film and TV students consistently win awards

In the past 10 years, Sheridan film students have:

  • been nominated for the Canadian Society of Cinematographer’s Student Cinematography Award 13 times (three times more than any other film school in Canada).
  • won the Canadian Cinema Editor’s Student Award of Merit 19 times (this award has multiple winners each year). This is the same as the combined total of the next closest three schools.

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting September 19, 2023 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Film and Television program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Courses

Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    HIST 13431 The Art of Cinema 3
    MEDA 10009 The Screen Story 3
    MEDA 13199 Introduction to Cinematography 3
    MEDA 13431 Sound Recording 3
    ENGL 17889GD Composition and Rhetoric 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    HIST 10199 The Art of Documentary 3
    MEDA 11234 Production Planning 3
    MEDA 13314 Introduction to Directing 3
    MEDA 13796 Introduction to Post-Production 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 29501 Media Theory and Criticism 3
    MEDA 26367 Television Production Process 1 3
    Program Elective 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 20065 Digital Interactive Storytelling 3
    MEDA 27028 Television Production Process 2 3
    Program Elective 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 30146 The Experimental Tradition 3
    MEDA 33921 Core Production 1 6
    Program Elective 3
    COWT 10023 Work Term and Career Preparation 1
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 16

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    BUSM 34049 Business of Film and Television 3
    MEDA 33796 Core Production 2 6
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    COWT 18888 Degree Internship – 14 weeks (420 hours) 1
  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    BUSM 49317 Understanding Canadian Media Industries 3
    MEDA 49798 Portfolio Projects 1 6
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • CODE TITLE CREDITS
    CULT 46786 Screen Storytelling in Canada 3
    MEDA 40229 Portfolio Projects 2 3
    Program Elective 3
    Program Elective 3
    Degree Breadth Elective 3

    Total credits: 15

  • Note:

    • Not all courses listed here are available in every semester
    • For each specialization, some of the courses listed are required and some are open to your selection
    • Many of the courses listed here have prerequisites
    • Registered students can view course requirements, availability and other details on myStudentCentre

    Writing Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    LITT 23796 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay 3
    LITT 26529 Writing Adaptations and Documentaries 3
    LITT 33921 Writing for Web Series and Core Drama 3
    LITT 30016 Writing for Portfolio Production 3
    LITT 49599 Writing Features and TV Series 3

    Camera and Lighting Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 28584 Intermediate Camera Practices 3
    MEDA 22149 Lighting and Grip Practices 3
    MEDA 39207 The Director of Photography 1 3
    MEDA 30049 The Director of Photography 2 3
    MEDA 25288 The Cinematographer's Art 3
    MEDA 30229 Experimental Practice 3

    Directing Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 29999 Directing Visual Language of Film 3
    MEDA 24178 Directing Montage, Sound and Music 3
    MEDA 39599 Directing: The Actor 3
    MEDA 35934 The Documentary Director 3
    DESN 31322 Production Design 3
    LITT 33921 Writing for Web Series and Core Drama 3
    LITT 30016 Writing for Portfolio Production 3
    MEDA 30199 Editing for Broadcast and Web Delivery 3
    MEDA 48291 Reality and Lifestyle Television Editing 3
    MEDA 39207 The Director of Photography 1 3
    MEDA 30049 The Director of Photography 2 3
    MEDA 30229 Experimental Practice 3

    Editing Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 27198 Non-linear Editing Systems 3
    MEDA 23796 Aesthetic Principles of Editing 3
    MEDA 31450 Assistant Editor 3
    MEDA 30199 Editing for Broadcast and Web Delivery 3
    MEDA 48291 Reality and Lifestyle Television Editing 3
    VDES 29014 Introduction to 2D Effects 3
    MEDA 30229 Experimental Practice 3
    MEDA 37028 Post-Production Supervisor 3

    Sound and Sound Design Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 26206 Location and Studio Recording 3
    MEDA 20146 Audio Post-Production Techniques 3
    MEDA 30587 Advanced Sound Editing and Foley 3
    MEDA 33314 Advanced Re-Recording and Mixing 3
    MEDA 32257 Principles of Sound Design 3
    MEDA 37028 Post-Production Supervisor 3

    Producing Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 30799 The Producer 3
    MGMT 25928 Production Management and Assistant Directing 3
    MEDA 38817 Multi-Camera Live Event Production 3
    LITT 23796 Writing the 7-minute Screenplay 3
    LITT 26529 Writing Adaptations and Documentary 3
    DESN 31322 Production Design 3
    MEDA 30229 Experimental Practice 3
    MEDA 37028 Post-Production Supervisor 3

    Media and Cinema Studies Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    MEDA 35892GD 21st Century International Film 3
    MEDA 33193GD Women Filmmakers 3
    MEDA 30689 Rebel Hollywood 3
    MEDA 21493GD Activist Documentary 3
    LITT 23431GD Adaptation: From Text to Film 3
    MEDA 13672GD Cinema of Horror 3
    MEDA 39798GD Film and Genre 3

    Digital Production Design Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    DESN 31322 Production Design 3
    VDES 30016 Introduction to 3D and Previsualization 3
    MEDA 25288 The Cinematographer's Art 3
    MEDA 29999 Directing Visual Language of Film 3
    VDES 45291 Introduction to Virtual Production 3
    VDES 48543 Visual Effects Integration 3
    MEDA 30229 Experimental Practice 3

    Visual Effects Specialization

    CODE TITLE CREDITS
    VDES 29014 Introduction to 2D Effects 3
    VDES 30016 Introduction to 3D and Previsualization 3
    VDES 32824 Visual Effects Artist 3
    VDES 45291 Introduction to Virtual Production 3
    VDES 48543 Visual Effects Integration 3
    DESN 31322 Production Design 3

Courses subject to change.

Current students should refer to their ⁠Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.

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Board Undergraduate Certificates

As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:

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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

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1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)

PLUS

  • Five other Grade 12 subjects (U or M level)
  • Minimum 65% overall average

OR

Two semesters of postsecondary education, including English ENG4U or equivalent at a minimum 65% and a minimum 60% in remaining courses with a minimum overall average of 65%.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses listed above).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

Pathways opportunity

If you do not meet the admission requirements above, successfully completing Sheridan's Art Fundamentals, Media Fundaments or Visual and Creative Arts program with a minimum 65% overall average will help you meet the admission requirements for this program.

These programs are a stepping stone to further, deeper study in your field of interest. They introduce theory and practice to students who want to assess their talent, build a basic portfolio or skill set, and chart a course for further study.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.

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Career Opportunities

Sheridan BFTV alumni have earned countless awards and honours. They build careers in all aspects of the film and television industry.

This program can prepare you for roles such as:

  • Content Producer/Director
  • Assistant Editor
  • Camera Trainee
  • Boom Operator
  • Editor
  • Grip
  • Production Assistant
  • Script Reader

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Learn from the comfort of home with our virtual option

Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.

  • This virtual, synchronous program will allow you to access the program from wherever you live. *
  • Our synchronous delivery will allow us to offer the same hands-on, supportive environment that Sheridan is known for while addressing some of the barriers to accessing an in-person program.
  • If you live in Ontario, practicum opportunities will be developed local to you, even if you reside outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Predictable schedules for synchronous learning will allow you to manage work and personal life while in school.

* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.

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Advanced Entry Challenge Exams

Get credit for what you know

Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.

If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.

How do Challenge Exams work?

AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).

Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.

I have previous postsecondary education. Should I write a Challenge Exam?

No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.

What subjects can I complete Challenge Exams for?

Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:

  • Programming – Introductory
  • Programming – .NET
  • Programming – Advanced Java
  • Networking
  • Web Development
  • Operating Systems
  • Databases
  • Software Design
  • Mobile App Development – Android
  • Mobile App Development – iOS
  • Game Development – UNITY
  • Wireless

You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.

Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.

How do I apply to complete a Challenge Exam?

Step 1: Make sure you meet the program admission requirements

You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.

Step 2: Complete a free self-assessment

Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).

Step 3: Apply to Sheridan's Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma program

Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.

To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your Challenge Exam(s)

Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.

Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.

Step 5: Accept your offer of admission and pay your program fees

If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.

We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!

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Internship

This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the summer (May–August) between the 3rd and 4th year.

Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You'll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.

Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan's Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.

Learn more about Cooperative Education and Internships at Sheridan.

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Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.

Fees For Canadian Students

Fees for Canadian students

$9,685.29

Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.

Fees for International Students

Fees for International students

$28,158.29

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

International Entrance Scholarship

International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Show proficiency in at least two disciplinary areas as part of a filmmaking team, including: producing/production, management, screenwriting, directing, camera and lighting, editing, audio, art direction, set design, special effects and television studio production.
  • Develop your creativity and analytical skills by identifying quality story concepts and creating script breakdowns/analyses from at least two disciplinary perspectives.
  • Work collaboratively with a team to translate a prepared script into a coherent dramatic film, documentary or television production, following industry practice.
  • Develop an understanding of the industry as a whole by executing all components of development, pre-production, production and post-production planning in at least two disciplinary areas.
  • Apply what you learn and prepare for employment by creating a portfolio or demo reel.
  • Develop critical thinking and self-awareness by evaluating a variety of theories and approaches to film analysis.
  • Contextualize the social, political, cultural, technological and/or artistic influences upon film and television stories.
  • Assess the relationships between film history, film styles and film aesthetics in order to identify and predict industry trends.
  • Develop communication skills through presentation of film themes and aesthetics in essays and in class discussions.
  • Learn and live industry practices by identifying the stakeholders and various markets within the film, broadcast and related media industries as well as complying with legal and ethical standards related to the film and broadcast industries.
  • Learn and follow industry process: pitch story concepts with clarity, develop financial and marketing plans, identify sources of financing, and assess copyright and intellectual property issues.
  • Prepare for employment by developing a plan based upon critical self-reflection and employer/placement feedback.

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Earn your Masters degree

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Educational philosophy

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.

Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.

The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.

Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.

The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.

The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.

Program goals

Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:

  • Develop confident, creative and critical thinkers that can solve a variety of problems thoughtfully, improving the quality of the built environment and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • Equip students with the tools to think independently and ethically to ensure technically, environmentally, and socially responsible decision-making.
  • Deliver current and relevant curriculum that incorporates equity, diversity and inclusion. This encourages students to create spaces that foster inclusivity and look at design from various perspectives within diverse communities, involving numerous stakeholders.
  • Inform students regarding the various facets of the profession, engaging them with designers and industry affiliates.
  • Encourage continuous professional and personal growth, instilling a desire to contribute to the profession and society at large. The program encourages students to become active participants in the design community, become members of their local Association, write their NCIDQ exams, give back to the community and become progressive leaders in the profession.
  • Prepare graduates for entry-level design positions, equipped with the required knowledge and skills for employment in the diverse design industry, ensuring they possess the body of knowledge necessary to respond to social and environmental issues, while designing interior spaces that are technically proficient, code-compliant, conceptually strong, sustainable and all-inclusive.
  • Provide enhanced opportunities for students to pursue post-graduate studies, employment, research and/or further their academic studies and/or credentials.

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Pathways from Athletic Therapy and Kinesiology

If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Get your Osteopathy degree in less time

If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.

This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.

How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.

Bridging courses (Spring/Summer Semester)

  • OSTP 17927D: The Science of Osteopathy (3 credits)
  • OSTP 14859: Theoretical Pathways to Osteopathy (5 credits)
  • OSTP 16333: Practical Pathways to Osteopathy (1 credit)

Course exceptions

After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.

You will additionally take:

  • Year 2: OSTP 11271D: Clinical Methodology (3 credits)
  • Year 2: SCIE 22437D: Human Physiology for Allied Health (2 credits)
  • Year 3: SCIE 31116D: Pathophysiology for Allied Health (3 credits)

You will not need to take:*

  • SCIE 26661D: Pathophysiology 1 (3 credits)
  • OSTP 24645D: Structure & Function 2 – Lower Cervicals, Thorax & Upper Extremity (3 credits)
  • OSTP 22482D: Applied Clinical Practice 2 (1 credit)
  • FLPL 21839D: Internship Prep (1 credit)
  • SCIE 39622D: Pathophysiology 2 – Systemic Interactions (3 credits)
  • RESE 37626D: Statistical Methods in Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • RESE 42279D: Applied Research Methods for Health Sciences (3 credits)
  • BUSM 44956D: Business Entrepreneurship for Clinical Practitioners (3 credits)
  • 6 Degree Breadth Electives (3 credits each)

*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:

  • OSTP 20782D: Clinical Experience 2 (0.5 credits)

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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Program Mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program Vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical Performance Statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Field Placements

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Program Summary

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Writer-in-Residence program

Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.

In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.

How our Writer-in-Residence supports Sheridan students

Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:

  • shares their expertise and experience as a creative professional and working writer;
  • performs public readings from their recently published work and/or current work-in-progress;
  • organizes public lectures and/or workshops; and
  • works with faculty to augment existing curriculum in the area of creative writing, publishing and/or creativity.

2024–25 Writer-in-Residence

Cassidy McFadzean
Photo credit: Tony Tulathimutte

Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.

McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.

McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.

In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Free professional development opportunities

Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?

Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:

  • Creative Strategies for an EDI-driven World
  • The Science of Creativity and Innovation
  • Intra- and Entrepreneurial Thinking, and
  • Creative Team Leadership

These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*

Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!


*Advance further with our Applied Creativity and Innovation graduate certificate

Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.

Why this program is a great choice for PD:

  • Flexible hours — your employees can complete their graduate certificate online, at their own pace.
  • Relevant coursework – they can choose electives that are most applicable to their position at your company.
  • Award-winning faculty – they’ll learn from instructors who are on the cutting-edge of creativity and innovation research.
  • Practicum project – they’ll work alongside our team of experts to resolve an issue that your business is facing today — whether it’s how to leverage artificial intelligence technology, advance your sustainability efforts, update your marketing strategies, address supply chain inefficiencies or another challenge.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Apprenticeship Exemption Test

The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.

In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).

Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.

Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.

Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.

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Faculty

Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design

Designation

Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Location

Trafalgar Road Campus

1430 Trafalgar Road,  Oakville


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Program Summary

Check for Credit Transfers


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Honours Baccalaureate Degree

Full-time 4 years Program code: PBFTV

Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Start date Campus Delivery Status
Sep 2025 Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
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Jan 2026 Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville)
In Person
Domestic Available
International Available

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