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COVID-19
Spring Term at Toronto Film School
For all COVID-19 concerns and inquiries, email: covidsafety@torontofilmschool.ca
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Resources for Students
Student Services
At Toronto Film School, we pride ourselves on our rich, comprehensive suite of student support services. These services will be instrumental in ensuring students feel both safe and excited to return to campus. We will equip our support services team and program advisors with the information necessary to provide timely support to our students.
Mental Health Support
The mental health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is always a priority. For those who may be experiencing challenges during this time, there are numerous support services available to assist you. Please feel free to contact/access any of the necessary resources below:
- Toronto Film School students can visit https://tfs.janeapp.com/ to book an appointment with a counsellor.
- You can also visit https://success.yorkvilleu.ca/wellness/covid-19 to access a number of different video and downloadable resources.
Vaccination Clinics
Information Sources
• Government of Canada - Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Government of Canada travel advisories
• Public Health Ontario
• Toronto Public Health
Program-Specific Information
Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre
On campus classes will begin Week 1 on April 4, 2022, and will be held at the following campuses: 10 Dundas, 415 Yonge, 460 Yonge
Please note: If you are unable to participate or choose not to participate on campus please contact your program advisor Emily Levine at: elevine@torontofilmschool.ca
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes. If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
Term 1 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
SS101: Student Success Seminar
ACC110: Performance History 1
ACB110: Acting 1
ACB140: Camera Acting 1
ACB130: Movement 1
BCS101: Basic Camera Skills - (there is no online option)
**FPC120 (Film History) and ACB120 (Voice 1) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 2
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 21st, 2022
ACB210: Acting 2 Movement 2
ACB240: Camera Acting 2 Movement 2
ACB230: Movement 2
ACC120: Performance History 2
BCS101: Basic Camera Skills - (there is no online option)
**ACT110 (Writing for Actors) and ACB320 (Voice 2) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 3
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 21st, 2022
ACB310: Acting
ACB340: Camera Acting 3
ACB330: Movement 3
ACF310: Producing & Directing for Actors
**ACB220 (Voice 3) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 4
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
ACB420: Voiceover
ACB431: Movement 4
ACB410: Acting
ACB440: Auditioning for Camera
**ACF320 (Advanced Writing for Actors) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 5
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
ACT511: Live Performance
**ACF412 (Producing and Directing for Acting 2: Pre-Production) and ACF513 (Video Editing 1) will only be held online through Zoom. **
Term 6
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
ACB616: Voiceover for Video Games
ACF610: Short Film Production with Kearsten Johansson
**ACF615 (Artist Management and The Business of Acting) and ACF612 (Self Tape Production) and ACF610 (Short Film Production with James Bond) will only be held online through Zoom. **
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
Film Production
On campus classes will begin Week 1, April 4, 2022, and will be held at the following campuses: 10 Dundas, 415 Yonge, 460 Yonge.
Please note: If you are unable to participate or choose not to participate on campus, please contact your program advisor Zac at zschraeder@torontofilmschool.ca.
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes. If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
Term 1 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
SS101: Skills for Success
FPD102: Audio 1
FPD103: Editing 1
FPD104: Cinematography 1 - (there is no online option)
FPD106: Camera & Set Procedure
FPD111: Production 1 - Lab
FPD106: Camera & Set Procedure
**FPD101 (Film History) and FPD110 (Production 1) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 2 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD121: Production 2 - Lab
FPD122: Audio 2
FPD123: Editing 2
FPD124: Cinematography 2 - (there is no online option)
FPD125: Producing and Production Management
**FPD120 (Production 2) and FPD126 (Scripts 1) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 3 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD131: Advance Directing Techniques
FPD132: Audio 2
FPD133: Editing 3
FPD134: Cinematography 3 - (there is no online option)
FPD140: Documentary - Lab
**FDP136 (Scripts 2), FDP138 (Motion Graphics) and FPD139 (Documentaries) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 4 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD202: Audio 4
FPD203: Editing 4
FPD208: Budget & Scheduling
**FPD205 (Production Design), FPD207 (Package & Proposal Development) and FPD212 (Factual Entertainment) and FPD213 (Visual Storytelling) will only be held online through Zoom.**
Term 5 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD224: Pre-Production Short Film with Michaelangelo Masangkay
**FDP221 (Canadian Film Studies), FPD222 (Film Contract/Copyright), FPD223 (Finance for Film & TV) and FPD224 (Pre-Production Short Film with Leah Walker and Craig McKay) will only be held online through Zoom. **
Term 6 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD238: Career Development
FPD237: Post Production & Workflow - Audio & Delivery
**FPD231 (Emerging Media for Filmmakers), FPD234 (International Film Studies), FPD235 (Distribution/Marketing), and FPD236 (Post Production Workflow-Editing & Colour) will only be held online through Zoom. **
Term 5 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
FPD224: Pre-Production Short Film with Michaelangelo Masangkay
**FDP221 (Canadian Film Studies), FPD222 (Film Contract/Copyright), FPD223 (Finance for Film & TV) and FPD224 (Pre-Production Short Film with Leah Walker and Craig McKay) will only be held online through Zoom. **
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
Term 3 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
WRT310: Comedy Writing (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be held online through Zoom. **
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
Writing for Film & Television
On campus classes will begin Week 1, April 4, 2022, and will be held at the following campuses: 10 Dundas, 415 Yonge, 460 Yonge.
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes.
If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
NOTE: Term 1 - 2 students you can only be enrolled in on-campus or remote classes and not both.
Should you have any questions and/or concerns please contact your Program Advisor Stacy-Ann McLarty at: smclarty@torontofilmschool.ca
Here is a breakdown of the courses that will be offered on-campus:
Term 1 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
FPD110: Production 1 (Lab) (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be held online through Zoom.**
Term 2 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
FPD103: Editing 1 (an online option is also available)
WRT206: Marketing and Promotional Media (Lab) (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be held online through Zoom.**
Graphic Design & Interactive Media
On campus classes will begin Week 1, April 4, 2022, and will be held at the following campuses: 10 Dundas, 415 Yonge, 460 Yonge.
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes.
If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
NOTE: Term 1 - 3 students you can only be enrolled in on-campus or remote classes and not both.
Should you have any questions and/or concerns please contact your Program Advisor Stacy-Ann McLarty at: smclarty@torontofilmschool.ca
Here is a breakdown of the courses that will be offered on-campus:
Term 1 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
IDM111: History of Design (an online option is also available)
IDM118: Page Layout 1 (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 2 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
IDM203: Digital Drawing 2 (an online option is also available)
IDM207: Page Layout 2 (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 3 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022
IDM305: Photography (an online option is also available)
IDM307: Motion Graphics 1 (an online option is also available)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
Video Game Design & Development
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term at 415 Yonge St. Campus
Should you have any questions and/or concerns please contact your Program Advisor Ferdousi Ann at fann@torontofilmschool.ca
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes. If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
Term 1 classes
VGC104: Scripting for Games - On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 2 classes
VGC121: Game Design 1 - On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 3 classes
VGP145: Game Frameworks 1 - On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 4 classes
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 5 classes
VGP224: Game Frameworks 3 - On Campus begins Week 1, April 4th, 2022 (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 6 classes
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Access to computer labs
Location:
10 Dundas 7th floor (based on lab availability)
415 Yonge St.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
**This is subject to change due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. **
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term at 415 Yonge St. Campus
Should you have any questions and/or concerns please contact your Program Advisor Ferdousi Ann at fann@torontofilmschool.ca
The following courses will be offered on campus for the Spring 2022 term.
You must choose one method of delivery or the other (online or on campus).
A short survey will be sent shortly for you to complete. Those who do not complete the survey will be automatically enrolled in online through Zoom classes. If your preferred mode of delivery is on campus, you must be able to attend classes on campus, in person starting week 1 (April 4th).
If you are currently out of the country, province and/or city and will not be able to commute to campus, please choose the online mode of delivery.
Term 1 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
VGC107: History of Video Games - (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 2 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
VGC121: Game Design 1 - (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 3 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
VGA147: Level Design - (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 4 classes
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 5 classes
On Campus begins Week 1, April 4, 2022
VGC223: Game Portfolio 2 - (optional – there is an online option)
VGC221: Game Design 4 - (optional – there is an online option)
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
Term 6 classes
**All other classes will continue to be offered remotely (Zoom)**
460 Yonge St. Campus
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
Canada
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We Are Here To Help
For Faculty and Staff:
Toronto Film School faculty and staff can access a wide breadth of wellness services through the school’s Employee Assistance program, LifeWorks, and digital mental health service, Inkblot. Learn more about these programs here. TFS employees can access LifeWorks online at login.lifeworks.com or via the EAP support line at 1-844-671-3327, while Inkblot services can be accessed at https://inkblottherapy.com/yorkville
For staff and faculty who may be experiencing mental health and wellness challenges during this time, there are support services available to assist. Please feel free to contact our employee assistance program at 877-847-4525 or 416-956-2979 or email support@resourcesforyourlife.com
For staff and faculty who may be experiencing mental health and wellness challenges during this time, there are support services available to assist. Please feel free to contact our employee assistance program at 877-847-4525 or 416-956-2979 or email
support@resourcesforyourlife.com
For Student Counselling:
For students who may be experiencing mental health and wellness challenges during this time, there are support services available to assist. Toronto Film School students can visit https://tfs.janeapp.com/ to make an appointment.
Program-Specific Information
Here at Toronto Film School, we have identified three programs as a priority for on-campus instruction this fall – Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre, Film Production, and Writing for Film & Television.
For students enrolled in these priority programs, our target is to provide you with the opportunity to receive in-studio instruction every term moving forward.
Our goal moving forward is to make the maximum number of courses available on campus possible, while ensuring that we create a safe space for students and instructors to learn and teach. All Toronto Film School programs currently being offered remotely will continue to be offered remotely for the time being.
Vaccination Policy
In keeping with the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, any employees, staff, contractors, volunteers, and students who attend campus must provide proof of vaccination in the form of:
- a QR code downloadable from https://covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination
- your email confirmation of vaccination from the Ministry of Health
- a physical print out of your vaccination receipt
Anyone who cannot provide proof of vaccination will be required to take a free rapid COVID-19 test once a week if they would like to attend campus.
*** Any components of our vaccination policy that contradicts newly introduced government / Public Health Ontario policy will be canceled and revisited to ensure compliance.
Health & Safety Measures
Here at Toronto Film School, we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. We remain committed to working closely with provincial health authorities, responding to their evolving directives to ensure we are providing the safest and healthiest ways to deliver an exceptional learning environment at all our campuses.
Latest Information from Toronto Film School
This webpage is where you will find the latest information around Toronto Film School’s on-campus activities, protocols, and more. Check back often, as this page will be updated as plans evolve. Under public health guidance, our return to physical instruction will be safe, thoughtful, and full of hope for our shared future.
Find details about your specific course at the program links below.
On-Campus Protocols
Before Coming to Campus
⦿ Anyone who chooses to attend campus will be asked to fill out a health declaration form regardless of vaccination status.
⦿ Face masks will continue to be mandatory for the duration of the Spring Term and must always be worn during campus visits.
⦿ If you are experiencing cold, flu, or other symptoms, we ask that you do not come to campus.
