Film & Cinema Studies Course — July 2027
4-24 July 2027
Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.
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Film & Cinema Studies Course
by University of Toronto International Programs
Study how films tell stories through genre, visual composition and production techniques, with screenings, discussions and a final project.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Film and Cinema Studies at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school students; advanced English
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
University of Toronto, New College, St. George Campus; Toronto, Canada
Cost
$6,625; $4,995
Duration
3 weeks
Format
In-person
FilmMedia Studies
Accommodation: New College; single or double rooms
Meals: All meals included
Certificate: Subject to attendance and participation
Class schedule: Monday-Friday afternoons; 15 hours/week
Campus experience: St. George Campus; activities and excursions
Main output: Final course project
Student support: Live-in counselors; overnight on-call support
Film and Cinema Studies summary
Film & Cinema Studies develops critical understanding of how movies communicate, combining genre exploration with narrative and visual analysis.
Students learn through lectures, texts, screenings and discussions, then bring their learning together in a final course project.
The strongest fit is a student curious about interpreting film and testing university-style academic study within a structured campus experience.
What is Film & Cinema Studies Course?
Film & Cinema Studies Course is an academic option within the University of Toronto, New College’s Pre-University Program. It examines how films communicate through narrative, genre, production techniques and visual composition. Students investigate examples including sci-fi, horror and documentary.
Lectures, texts, activities and in-class screenings lead to discussions about stories, ideas, emotions and biases. Students complete a final course project while taking a separate morning course as part of the residential package. Campus life also includes supervised activities and excursions.
Why Succeed highlights Film and Cinema Studies
Screenings and discussions connect film theory to specific examples students can analyze.
The focus on emotions, ideas and biases encourages interpretation beyond simply following a plot.
A final course project gives the academic work a clear endpoint.
The paired morning course lets students combine film study with another academic interest.
Live-in counselors and overnight support make the residential structure relevant to family planning.
Who is Film and Cinema Studies for?
Best for
Students who enjoy discussing films, interpreting visual storytelling and developing academic English through challenging subject study.
Not ideal if
Your main priority is camera operation, editing practice or making a short film; the course emphasizes analysis, and the final project format is unspecified.
Is Film and Cinema Studies worth it?
This is worth considering if you want to explore film as an academic subject while experiencing structured university campus life. Screenings, discussions and a final project offer a useful way to test whether critical film study interests you.
The value depends on wanting the full residential package and a second academic course, since Film & Cinema Studies is not priced as a standalone class. Students seeking a production portfolio should weigh that priority carefully, because filmmaking deliverables are not specified.
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Cost and what is included
$6,625; $4,995; includes One morning course and one afternoon course, Residence accommodation, All meals, Supervision, Evening activities, Weekend excursions, Health insurance with the standard package, Arrival and departure services on program dates with the standard package.
Accommodation
New College; single or double rooms
Meals
All meals included
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; University of Toronto, New College, St. George Campus; Toronto, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Film and Cinema Studies need?
Effort level
Substantial academic and residential commitment.
Best started
Begin English-proof, budget and travel planning several months before your July or August session.
Main challenge
Explaining detailed film interpretations confidently in advanced English.
Typical preparation
Practice discussing how a scene’s visual choices affect its meaning.
Gather school details and any required English proficiency proof before starting the application.
Choose a morning course that complements your interests.
Review residence rules, dietary needs and cancellation terms with your family before booking travel.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in academic film study.
What do students do on Film and Cinema Studies?
You study how filmmakers communicate through genre, narrative and visual choices, using lectures, texts, screenings and discussion. These activities build toward a final course project.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore genres such as sci-fi, horror and documentary.
- 2
Examine narrative features and filmmakers’ production techniques.
- 3
Study how visual composition emphasizes meaning and intention.
- 4
Analyze stories, ideas, emotions and biases during screenings and discussions.
- 5
Bring your learning together in a final course project.
Film and Cinema Studies dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Film & Cinema Studies Course — August 2027
25 July-14 August 2027
Arrival and departure dates; classes run Monday-Friday.
Registration opens
30 November 2026
Registration for 2027 summer programs begins through the official portal.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Film & Cinema Studies Course — July 2027 | 4-24 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Film & Cinema Studies Course — August 2027 | 25 July-14 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Registration opens | 30 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Advanced English proficiency: CEFR C1+.
English proof required unless two years of English-language schooling applies.
Residence participation is required.
How much does Film and Cinema Studies cost?
Standard program fee
$6,625 CAD — All-inclusive residential package with two academic courses.
Funding or discounts
- Domestic program fee: $4,995 CAD — For Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Program deposit: $600 CAD — Non-refundable payment toward the program total.
What's included
One morning course and one afternoon course, Residence accommodation, All meals, Supervision, Evening activities, Weekend excursions, Health insurance with the standard package, Arrival and departure services on program dates with the standard package
How to apply to Film and Cinema Studies
- 1
Use the official Registration Portal and create an account, or sign in with your existing student account.
- 2
Choose your session and courses, with Film & Cinema Studies as the afternoon option.
- 3
Provide school information and English proficiency proof when required.
- 4
After acceptance, make the required non-refundable minimum payment within five business days.
- 5
Complete the necessary forms and pay the remaining balance by your session’s final payment date.
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What does Film and Cinema Studies cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Film genres
Explore genres including sci-fi, horror and documentary and their storytelling conventions.
Narrative and meaning
Analyze how films convey stories, ideas, emotions and biases.
Production techniques
Examine techniques filmmakers and writers use to communicate their intentions.
Visual composition
Study how visual composition emphasizes meaning during screenings and discussions.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Film and Cinema Studies?
A typical day during the program.
Paired academic course
Attend the morning course included in your residential package.
Film & Cinema Studies
Complete 15 hours weekly through lectures, texts, screenings, discussions and activities.
Organized activities
Join program events and activities with counselor supervision.
Excursions
Take part in organized trips supervised by counselors.
Who teaches on Film and Cinema Studies?
Program staff set individual classroom and workshop policies. Canadian university students serve as residential counselors, supporting students and supervising cultural activities and trips.
Where do students stay on Film and Cinema Studies?
Residential plan
- New College Residence: All students stay in air-conditioned campus rooms with linens, a desk, storage and high-speed internet.
- Dining and meals: All meals are included, with all-you-can-eat dining and vegetarian options at Audrey Taylor Dining Hall.
- Residential support: Live-in counselors provide overnight on-call support alongside residence security and a 24/7 front desk.
- Activities and facilities: Students join evening activities and weekend excursions and have access to common rooms, kitchens and a computer lab.
Single and double rooms are assigned according to availability; rooming requests are not guaranteed, and bathrooms are shared with private showers.
What happens after Film and Cinema Studies?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Complete a final course project.
Develop critical understanding of film storytelling and visual communication.
Practice language and academic skills for university study.
Explore your interest in postsecondary film-related study.
The program certificate depends on attendance, conduct and active participation.
Where does Film and Cinema Studies take place?
The residential program is based at New College on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus in downtown Toronto. The residence is within walking distance of neighborhoods, shopping areas and sites used for program activities.
Standard-package arrival and departure services are included when scheduled on the program’s arrival and departure dates.
Film and Cinema Studies FAQs
You explore genres such as science fiction, horror and documentary, alongside narrative, production techniques and visual composition. Screenings and discussions examine how filmmakers communicate stories, ideas, emotions and biases.
The emphasis is on understanding and analyzing film through lectures, texts, screenings and discussions. Production techniques are studied, but making a film is not specified as the final project.
Yes. The residential package covers one morning course and one afternoon course; Film & Cinema Studies is an afternoon option.
Yes. Residence is an essential part of the Pre-University Program, and all Pre-U students live at New College Residence on the St. George Campus.
Rooms are air-conditioned and have internet access, a bed with linens, a desk and storage. Single or double rooms are assigned according to availability, and bathrooms are shared with private showers.
The course requires advanced English. Students who have studied at an English-language institution for at least two years are exempt from submitting proof; those with less than two years may be asked for test results or other proficiency proof.
Canadian university student counselors live in residence, supervise trips and activities, and provide overnight on-call support. The residence also has a staffed front desk, nighttime security and controlled access.
The dining hall has vegetarian options and can accommodate most allergy and dietary restrictions, but exceptional cases cannot be accommodated. The food facilities are not nut-free.
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