Broadcast Television/Videography
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Program Overview
Humber’s Broadcast Television/Videography (BRTV) diploma program will quickly prepare you for media content creation in technical operation and production roles. An intensive, behind-the-scenes look at broadcasting will give you a solid grounding in video production skills and broadcast standards. This program is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to work behind the scenes in television production and features a wide variety of courses, as well as field experience opportunities, empowering graduates for success in the broadcast industry.
You will learn about live studio and live remote broadcasting; single-camera location shooting; video editing and audio mixing; and writing, planning and producing content. Your hands-on broadcasting education will be enriched by access to Humber’s television mobile truck. This compact 35-foot television facility features state-of-the-art broadcast equipment including the latest cameras, video production switcher, digital recording system, broadcast graphics software and editing facilities. Humber has a strong reputation in the television broadcasting industry. BRTV students regularly produce and live stream Humber Hawks varsity games and esport tournaments, fashion shows, and live music.
Semester 3 |
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| BRTV 202: Camera/Lighting 3 |
| BRTV 203: Digital Editing 3 |
| BRTV 204: Audio Production 3 |
| BRTV 205: Production Management 2 |
| BRTV 206: Professional Practice |
| BRTV 207: Live Studio/Remote Production 1 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-Integrated Learning courses serve as the vital link between academic learning and real-world application. Within this framework, students actively participate in the Professional Practice course, quipping you with the necessary skills and confidence to secure your own field experience. Throughout this journey, a dedicated career & work-integrated learning advisor offers personalized guidance and support.
In Semester 4, students immerse themselves in the Field Experience course, committing 140 hours of practical application within the field. Whether pursuing paid or unpaid opportunities, all experiences undergo approval by your career & work-integrated learning advisor to ensure relevance.
The Humber Advantage
The Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design HD TV Mobile is a multi-camera television facility used for remote broadcast television production. The mobile contains all the high definition broadcast television equipment found in a television studio, but has the ability to travel to an event to cover it live.
It is a complete broadcast facility on wheels, with 6 HD broadcast television cameras, production switcher, audio console, camera control, digital recording and non-linear editing, slow motion replay and 3D graphic generator. It has the ability to record an event, or feed live to web stream, with satellite or terrestrial transmission.
The HD Television Mobile offers a “real-world” broadcast production experience for students, using “state-of-the-art” equipment found in similar industry facilities. Students learn and practice the exact skills that they will need after graduation.
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By The Book - Short Comedy
Watch the video to see this interdisciplinary project that was developed in scriptwriting class, produced in production management class, shot for camera class, cut in editing class and mixed in audio class.
Basketball Saved My Life: Short Documentary
Watch the video to see the project that was developed in Humber's Broadcast Televsion and Videography program.
Ben Kerr
Despite the on-going pandemic, our students are still participating in amazing WIL experiences!
Ben Kerr, a student in our Broadcast Television and Videography diploma program worked with NBC for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing! Working on-location and installing NBC's production set and cables, he contributed to the opening/closing ceremonies, hockey, figure skating, and more. Without his help, we may have never gotten to see this year's Olympics on NBC!
Thank you, Ben, for sharing your amazing WIL opportunity! #InspiredWIL #HumberWILPower
Expert Faculty
Giulia Di Giovanni
Giulia Di Giovanni is a Humber College alumna from the Broadcast-Television/Videography program. She is a camera operator with over 12 years of experience, working for top broadcasters in Canada, including Sportsnet, Citytv, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Giulia has expertise in operating pedestal, handheld, and jib cameras. Since 2014, she has been a professor at Humber College, teaching in various programs including Broadcast-Television/Videography, Film and Television Production, Media Foundations, and the Dual-Credit program.
John Johnson
Television Director, Technical Director, Video Operator.
Ryerson Radio and Television Arts, B.A.A.1990
Craig Lapsley
Craig Lapsley began his professional life as a session drummer and recording studio owner in 1992, which led to a crossover into the television industry as an audio engineer. Craig has been teaching Audio Production and Live Studio/Remote in the Broadcast Television/Videography program since 2011 while also maintaining a busy freelance schedule in the broadcast industry. He works regularly with NBC, ESPN, Tennis Channel, MLB Network, NFL Films, Fox Sports, NBA Entertainment, and has worked on hundreds of albums at his own studio. Recurring broadcasts include Superbowl, NBA All Star, Masters Golf, French Open Tennis, NBC Olympics, and many more. Working on many of these events has earned Craig four Emmy Awards (2008 NBC Beijing Olympics, 2014 NBC Sochi Olympics, 2015 Fox Sports Women's World Cup, 2018 NFL Network Superbowl). The good fortune of working with these clients keeps Craig's knowledge on current technologies and workflows up to date, bringing these essential skills to his experiential approach to the classroom. Craig has a master's degree in learning and technology, an area of study that had a focus on using a diverse range of technologies to address different learning styles, and this has become a great asset in today's learning environment.
Bob Sorger
Bob is a director with over 30 years of experience directing live TV news, comedy, kids shows, game shows, talk shows, sports and live corporate events. Bob has been teaching live TV production for years and provides a fun experience learning the craft.
Matt Weeks
A Humber Polytechnic graduate, Matt Weeks has been working in the broadcasting industry since 2011.
Karen Young
Karen Young is a Canadian television producer of series and specials for TVOntario, YTV and the CBC. She has been teaching in the Broadcast Television/Videography program since 2010 and has a master's in Learning and Technology. Karen is also on the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Alumni Advisory Committee creating stories in support of WUSC’s vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world. As professor and program co-ordinator, she enjoys working with emerging media talent on the creative and technical parts of production and helping to launch exciting careers. Karen believes television is a powerful storytelling medium and good stories can make our lives better.
Study Abroad
We offer many global opportunities for you to explore during your time at Humber! We live in a very interconnected world and by participating in a global opportunity, not only will you gain new skills, but you may also be eligible for academic credits and/or co-curricular record (CCR). Some of the global opportunities at Humber includes Summer Abroad, Semester Exchange, faculty-led trips, Humber Global Summer School and many others! To learn more, visit Humber Global Opportunities.
Your Career
Put your life into action with a career behind the scenes in television production and videography. With Canada’s traditional and specialty broadcasters and online streaming services spending more than ever on Canadian programming, there’s never been a better time to explore opportunities in television and videography. Nor has there ever been a higher demand for media content. Graduates work throughout the industry, both in Toronto and across Canada. They work in various technical operation roles such as camera, audio, sound/picture editor, production assistant, technical director, floor director, and production roles such as researcher, writer, producer and director.
Discover the thrill of live-event broadcasting, as you help bring to air professional sports, live concerts and community events.
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Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
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Behind the Game: Broadcast Television Videography at Humber
Watch the video to see highlights of students working on a multi-camera mobile production for Live Remote Broadcasting class.
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