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Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma

Capilano University

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Intake
  • Fall
  • Location
    North Vancouver Campus
  • Campuses
    North Vancouver

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    City of North Vancouver
  • Length
    Two Years
  • Tuition Estimate
    $11,403 per year
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $500 per year
  • Credential Granted
    • Diploma
    • University Course Transfer

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out Capilano's scholarships page.

Application Deadline Advice

The early application deadline for the fall term is January 31. Letters of acceptance start being issued in February. Late applications will be subject to availability of seats. Interviews for this program are held in January and February.

Application Fee: $50

Academic

One of:

  • BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • Mature Student Status (must be at least 19 years old)
Non-Academic
  • interview
  • portfolio

Admission Advice

1. Students who have sufficient work experience in the film or theatre industries may be admitted into the second year of the program.

2. If English is not your primary language you must meet one of:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) requirement = 560 paper-based or 83 internet-based.
  • English Language Assessment (ELA) requirement = 145.
  • International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS) = 6.5 overall and no score less than 6.
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment = 70.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) = 56.
  • Capilano University EAP 100 (B+) and EAP 101 (B+)

Applicants also have to satisfy Capilano's Institutional Admission Requirements.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

Students must meet one of the following:

  • An English Language Assessment Test minimum score of:
    • TOEFL - 83 (internet based), 560 (paper-based),
    • ELA - 145
    • IELTS - 6.5 overall with no score less than a 6
    • CAEL - 70
    • PTE - 56
  • 6 credits of transferable post-secondary English
  • English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a C+ grade (or higher) and two years of high school in Canada
  • Advanced Placement English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition with a minimum score of 4
  • International Baccalaureate English Language A higher level with a minimum score of 5
  • Language Proficiency Index Level 4 with an essay score of 26
  • Capilano University  EAP 100 and EAP 101  with a minimum mark of B+ (77%) grade in each course
  • At least four consecutive years of full time education in English in Canada or another English-speaking country
  • At least four consecutive years of full time education at an English-speaking High School in a country where English is not the primary language
  • Graduate from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language.

Students who do not qualify under one of the above requirements may submit a request for a waiver of the English Language Requirement form to the attention of Admissions in the Registrar's Office.

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General Admission Requirements (All Students)

The General Admission Requirements information can be found here:

http://www.capilanou.ca/requirements/

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

For full details on the admission requirements for these programs click here.

Out-of-Province

Students from other provinces must meet the following admission requirements.

BC Transfer Student

Details on Transfer Credit are available here.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Details on Transfer Credit are available here.

Mature Student

For details on Mature Student (and Discretionary) Admission click here.

International Student

The general admission requirements for International Students can be found here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

High school students with superior academic records may apply for limited admission which will allow enrollment in one or two university transfer courses while still attending secondary school.

The application must be co-signed by the applicant's parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the school principal or designate, and an official copy of the secondary school academic record. Inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office.

How to Apply

For all the details on applying to Capilano University click here.

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