Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 438 D100

Creative Producing (3)

Class Number: 4333

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    55 units in CA courses or prior instructor approval.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will explore and apply a range of creative producing strategies for film projects. They will develop proposals for funding, examine distribution and exhibition models, and identify ethical approaches for producing.

COURSE DETAILS:

Creative Producing is a comprehensive course aimed at equipping students with the practical, creative, and communicative skills needed to produce independent film projects. This course includes seminars, workshops, and hands-on assignments focused on project development, budgeting, ethical considerations, collaboration, and presentation skills. Students will complete assignments that simulate real-world tasks that will support you in all the stages of independent film producing.

Course Structure
Classes will include guest speakers, student presentations, proposal writing, and seminars.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, students will be able to :

(1) Understand the various roles of an independent film producer.
(2) Develop and pitch a film project through marketing materials and public speaking.
(3) Understand and create budgets and financing strategies for independent film projects. 
(4) Apply ethical considerations to producing (rights management, fair representation, copyright, etc).
(5) Gain knowledge of domestic and international film financing structures.
(6) Practice completing public and/or private grant applications.

Grading

  • Project 1 20%
  • Project 2 20%
  • Pitch Sharing 15%
  • Project 3 Final 30%
  • Share & Acknowledge 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.