Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn about concepts, audio and video production and how to produce creative and engaging video content from script writing through to a final audio mix and everything in between. The hands-on experience offered by expert professionals, combined with your interest in video production, will enable you to become proficient in creating professional content for a variety of different platforms.

Students starting in the winter term will also be required to study in the summer term for their second semester, before entering the third semester in the fall term.

Computer Requirements

It is possible to utilize campus facilities and equipment for your work in the RTVT program. However, if you choose to use or purchase your own device, please ensure it meets the following specifications.

  • Minimum 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended)
  • Minimum 2 GHz 11th Generation i7 processor

Either Windows or Mac systems may be used, but Windows is recommended for full compatibility with RTVT infrastructure.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Video editing 
  • Audio production
  • Television production 
  • Media writing
  • Camera operations
  • Production planning 
  • Production management  
  • Computer graphics for television

Work Experience

Field Placement

This program includes a valuable field placement that allows you to put your studies to practice in a professional broadcast setting. You'll be required to complete 100 hours of field placement before graduating from this program.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Television producer
  • Video producer
  • Programmer 

  • Production co-ordinator 

  • Production manager 

  • Camera operator 

  • Editor

  • Technical director 

  • Post-production audio mixer  

You may find yourself in television, cable, Internet, commercial, industrial and education production.

Affiliations/Associations

  • Canadian Media Educators (CME)
  • Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
  • Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB)
  • Corporate Television Association
  • Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA)
  • Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Seneca is one of the few Avid-certified colleges in Ontario.

Student Works and Experiences

Success Stories

Vilson Botelho

“Seneca’s RTVT program was a turning point in my career. It gave me a refreshing restart through a mix of hands-on activities, relevant knowledge and the opportunity to work with top-notch professors.”

Vilson Botelho
Broadcasting – Television

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Noah Harney

“Seneca taught me the basics of the industry and I have been able to gain so much real-world knowledge. It was both the small and big lessons I was able to learn along the way that brought me to where I am today as I start the launch of my career!”

Noah Harney
Broadcasting – Television

Read Noah's success story