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Queen’s University – Department of Film and Media (Kingston, Ontario)

The Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University delivers an undergraduate experience built on both critical context and creative confidence. Housed in the visually stunning Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, the program combines production skills with historical and theoretical frameworks, preparing students for careers across film, television, digital media, and beyond. Queen’s University+1

Why It's a Smart Move for Filmmakers & Creatives

Context meets craft: You dive deep into the power structures, aesthetics, and culture behind media—then jump behind the camera to create. That means you graduate not just knowing how to shoot, but why. Queen’s University

Cutting-edge facilities: Located in the Isabel Bader Centre, students benefit from modern production labs, a screening theatre, and a digital media hub.

Modular degree flexibility: Starting 2025–26, undergrads can tailor their path with modular degree plans—mixing Film and Media with minors or other specializations. Queen’s University

Internships that matter: Eligible students get work-readiness through the Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP)—a 12–16 month paid industry placement that builds serious resume power.

Broader Perspectives, Real Skills

Courses cover film, television, new media, advertising, and experimental formats. Through engaging with communication systems, modern ideology, and creative expression, students sharpen both analytical minds and technical fingertips. Queen’s University Whether it's dissecting a classic film or producing a short video project, the curriculum ensures you’re academically sharp and camera-ready.

Alumni & Industry Bridges

Queen’s Film and Media isn’t just about classes. There's an established network of alumni working across creative sectors—media production, arts management, academia—and the department has built real ties with arts institutions and festivals in Kingston and beyond. The connection to the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, for example, gives students local opportunities to showcase work and plug into a living creative community.

Ideal For...

Filmmakers seeking a balanced education—one that gives them both thoughtful critique and tangible production chops.

Creatives who want the flexibility of mixing film/media with other interests or degrees.

Storytellers who value a supported professional leap, thanks to internships and community engagement.