Hands-On
Creative Career Training
Compare our accelerated diploma programs to find one that fits your needs, plus explore our Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA) program.
Training
Diploma Programs
Train full time at our state-of-the-art studio campus in downtown Toronto, a city that is home to one of North America’s largest screen-based industries1. You’ll learn acting and so much more, including self-tape production, how to market yourself, tips for securing an agent, and the business side of the industry. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible for your first credit towards an ACTRA membership—all you have to do is claim it.
The stories that move you do not create themselves. They are built by professionals, each playing a vital role, who know how to combine creative vision with real industry skill.
Nearly 35,000 people work in Ontario’s screen industry2 and production demand is surging. You can train for a future career in film, TV and content production by choosing a program designed to fit your life and goals. Graduate with a diverse portfolio and a direct pathway to a BCA degree.
Choose below from two immersive, accelerated programs in this field:
*On-campus and Remote Live Instruction diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario. Online Self-Paced diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick.
If you’re constantly seeing the world through the lens of a story, then this is your chance to train for a career in Canada’s film and TV industry—a sector that employed close to 180,000 professionals nationwide in 2023/243.
Turn ideas into compelling dramas, comedies, studio broadcasts, and more. You’ll learn showrunning skills and distribution, marketing, and financing strategies. You’ll graduate with a diverse portfolio of work and a direct pathway to a BCA degree.
Choose below from two immersive, accelerated programs in this field:
*On-campus and Remote Live Instruction diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario. Online Self-Paced diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick.
Do you find yourself imagining how video games work, envisioning new possibilities, and dreaming of someday making your own game? This is your opportunity to get started.
Join Canada’s thriving game design community of 800+ studios and 34,000 professionals4. Through hands-on studio workflows and guided by working game creators, you’ll collaborate on a team-produced capstone game. Along with OSAP and provincial funding eligibility, these full-time programs provide everything you need to graduate with a diverse portfolio and a direct pathway to a BCA degree.
Choose below from two immersive, accelerated programs in this field:
If bringing concepts to life through design excites you, then we can help you develop the creative and problem-solving skills today’s graphic designers need to succeed.
Nearly 35,000 graphic designers and illustrators work in Ontario5. You can train to join them, gaining hands-on skills in interactive design, imaging software, motion graphics, and more. Complete your studies with a mentored real-world capstone project and graduate with a direct pathway to a BCA degree.
Choose below from two immersive, accelerated programs in this field:
*On-campus and Remote Live Instruction diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School, Ontario. Online Self-Paced diploma programs are offered through Toronto Film School at Yorkville University, New Brunswick.
Graduate with your creative diploma from TFS and seamlessly transition into the BCA program at our degree pathway partner, Yorkville University. Here you will learn the skills required to take on senior leadership roles and project-based positions in today’s creative industries.
You can save $10,000 with our new Dual Enrolment Program!*
*$10,000 bursary is applied to the last two terms of the BCA program. Students presenting shorter-duration credentials (e.g., 12-month diplomas or fully online diplomas) may be required to complete additional academic coursework at YU. TFS graduates must complete all diploma courses with a 1.7 CGPA (on a 4.3 scale) or higher to qualify for YU’s BCA program. The 3-year completion timeline applies to domestic students taking a full course load, studying year-round, and/or with approved transfer credits. International students should consult an admissions advisor, as program duration may vary to meet PGWP eligibility. Request a call with an advisor for full details on eligibility, transfer credits, and program duration.
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where to start?
You have questions? We have the answers. Book a friendly, no-pressure call with one of our admission advisors—who can go over any questions you have about our school, programs, living and studying in Toronto, or pursuing your diploma online.
Sources:
1. Toronto Global
2. Ontario Creates
3. Telefilm Profile 2024 Economic Report
4. ESAC 2024 Video Game Industry Report
5. Government of Canada