Film & Photography Club
Shoot, edit, and produce visual stories
Why It Matters
Stands out for media, communications, film, and design programs. Running a school YouTube channel or Instagram with real content demonstrates audience-building skills.
How to Start
Start with any smartphone. Create a school news segment, documentary shorts, or photo essays. Submit to student film festivals like TIFF's Next Wave program for young Canadian filmmakers.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G8
- G8 is a great starting point. Aim to have a body of work - a portfolio of 5-10 short projects - by G12.
Programs It Supports
- Film
- Media Studies
- Communications
- Design
Majors it supports
- Communications – high 70s to high 80s
Universities where it fits
Our profiles for these schools suggest Film & Photography Club as a good fit for their applicants.
- Toronto Metropolitan University – Toronto, ON
- Concordia University – Montreal, QC
Similar extracurriculars
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- School Band / Orchestra / Choir – Perform in a school ensemble long-term
- Visual Arts Club / Portfolio Development – Build a body of work in visual art
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- Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Exams – Canada's national music certification system
- School Play / Musical Director – Direct or stage-manage the annual school production
- Yearbook Editor-in-Chief – Manage a massive year-long design and publishing project
- Mural Painter / Beautification Committee – Design and paint permanent artwork in school hallways
- Improv Team / Comedy Troupe – Compete in local improv games or perform at lunch