Courses and Equipment
Lakehead’s small class sizes allow for more direct input and interaction with the instructor which helps you to build stronger skills faster. Our approachable instructors are world-renowned media analysts, such as Dr. Sandra Jeppesen, and film and other media producers, such as Jason O'Hara, Coco Guzman and Shannon Harris.
Students will be able to take theory-based classes to expand their understanding of media analysis, while also taking hands-on classes to refine their production skills. More detailed information on courses can be found in the Course Calendar, while an overview of required classes is listed below.
Course list
Students can prepare and review the required classes in the Course Calendar.
Students are taught to become familiar with industry standard equipment and software guidelines. They are encouraged to explore the necessary tools before classes start.
Students are able to borrow equipment from the library or use the software available in the computer lab. It is recommended students supply their own memory cards if required when borrowing Library equipment to avoid the loss of personal data.
Recommended Equipment
Video Camera: Manual,
Laptop/desktop computer:
Mac:
- OS 10.14 or later
- Intel 6th gen or newer CPU
- 8GB RAM minimum; 16 or 32 recommended
- GPU 2Gb VRAM minimum; 4GB recommended.
PC:
- Windows 10 (64bit)1803 or later
- Intel 6th gen or newer CPU
- 8GB RAM minimum; 16 or 32 recommended
- GPU 2Gb VRAM minimum; 4GB recommended.
Software
Adobe Premier Pro
*required in 3rd and 4th year
Available by subscription
DaVinci Resolve (Free)
Audacity (Free)
Library Equipment
*Students are able to request equipment through the binder available at the Library front desk.
Arri Lighting Kit
Sony HXR NX100 Film Cameras and tripods
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Assorted tripods
AZDEN WHD-Pro Audio Kit
Green Screen
Sony Linear PCM Recorder PCM M-10
Canon Camcorder
Nikon Coolpix S9600
Blue Microphones Snowball Microphone
Assorted Headphones
Sennheiser Wireless LAV mic
GoPro HERO7