Undergraduate MICROPROGRAMS
Microprograms are short programs designed to provide specialized training to students looking to gain new skills that open up employment opportunities in Quebec’s key sectors. Microprograms normally last one or two terms and range from nine to fifteen credits.
Programs

In this program, you will explore the fundamentals of film production, including filmmaking's creative and practical aspects and how to use various tools and technologies. The microprogram will also help you develop the skills to critique and evaluate the formal and contextual aspects of cinematic work.

In this microprogram, you will gain the skills, knowledge and attitudes that are unique to land-based programs though Indigenous ways of knowing. Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners will have opportunities to participate in land-based activities and examine the theoretical underpinnings of Indigenous-led, land-based teaching.

This cutting-edge microprogram is designed to develop design thinking skills to empower students from diverse backgrounds with the tools and strategies to turn ideas into impactful solutions. It is a gateway to engaging into the domain of education for innovation, helping you become a confident innovator, equipped to address current issues and trends in the Innovation sector, and make a difference in Québec, Canada and beyond.

Learn the art of scriptwriting from instructors who are also professional scriptwriters and filmmakers and discover the ins and outs of film producing including how to choose a film project, ensure its development from script to production, how finance it and how to distribute it.
(Taught in English on campus or online in French.)

In this microprogram, you will explore the concept and practice of sustainability through a selection of hand-picked courses in the social sciences, sciences, and humanities, examining environmental sustainability, policy, and values. As a member of the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability, Microprogram students work alongside other students from across the university with the goal of communicating across disciplines and becoming agents of positive environmental change. Note that no scientific background is required for this program.

This microprogram will allow you to develop a foundation in visual literacy and technical skills in web design, with emphasis on a historical and contemporary overview of web design and networked environments. There is an overarching focus on user interface and user experience.
Admissions
We welcome candidates with non-traditional career paths or those who do not necessarily possess a university or college degree.
Application process
Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.
- You’ll need a Concordia Netname to start an application. Create a Netname account.
- Once you have a Netname, complete an application. Select “Undergraduate Microprogram” from the list to get started.
- Include your supporting documents:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae (cv)
- Proof of your status in Canada
- Have a valid credit card available to pay the application fee of $40 CAD.
Please note: we accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, and UATP. - The application deadline varies by microprogram. Please check your program of interest for details.
You may upload documents to your application even after submitting it. However, we cannot complete the assessment of your application until we receive all required documents.
Program availability
Program name | Faculty | Summer availability | Fall availability |
Winter availability |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fundamentals of Digital Filmmaking | Fine Arts | Open | Closed | Closed |
Indigenous Land-Based Education | Arts and Science | Closed | Open | Closed |
Innovation Mindset | Arts and Science | Closed | Open | Closed |
Screenwriting and Film Producing (Taught in English on campus or online in French) |
Fine Arts | Open | Closed | Closed |
Sustainability Principles | Arts and Science | Closed | Open | Closed |
Web Design and User Interface |
Fine Arts | Closed | Open | Closed |
Questions?
Don't hesitate to reach us with questions about these microprograms.
- Fundamentals of Digital Filmmaking
Email: cinema@concordia.ca - Indigenous Land-Based Education
Email: scpa@concordia.ca - Innovation Mindset
Email: inov.staff@concordia.ca - Screenwriting and Film Producing
Email: cinema@concordia.ca - Sustainability Principles
Email: loyolacollege.fas@concordia.ca - Web Design and User Interface
Email: designandcomputationarts@concordia.ca