About

Media School is a dynamic, integrated program that helps Grade 11 students grow into independent learners in a caring community setting. Through various short film projects such as music videos, movie monologues, documentaries and 6 Roles Films, students develop filmmaking skills such as screenwriting, directing, editing, lighting, acting, costuming, makeup and sound recording. Unique experiences in Media School include our semi-annual leadership retreat, where we make films and develop community, and an escape room, where students hone their production design, costuming, makeup and acting skills. All of this is done in the Media School facility with editing workstations, no bells and the freedom to explore learning.

In Media School, 20 students join in a hands-on, real-world intensive education focused on authentic film and media production. Media School takes all kinds. If you are passionate about movies (watching them and making them), screenwriting, acting and directing, costuming, makeup, editing and anything else related to film, Media School may be the program for you. We take top academic students and students who struggle in the traditional school model. We accept Saskatoon Public Schools' students who are passionate about filmmaking regardless of experience.

Highlights

• Learn the techniques of your favourite films while still in high school.
• Make movies and learn about pre-production, production and post-production.
• Participate in an Oscar Night at The Roxy Theatre.
• Learn from top media professionals.

Equipment

Media School provides top professional and semi-professional equipment. The same programs and technology used on the feature films currently in theatre are used by our students. To create their personal productions, students use top audio recording and engineering software and equipment, the same cameras used on many television productions, professional grip and lighting equipment, and the supplies and software to create a range of physical and CGI effects.

Credits

• Active Living Fitness Leadership 20
• Communications Media 20 and 30
• English Language Arts 20
• Credit of choice (depending on availability)

Open House

A shared open house for Grade 11 unique programs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026 at Mount Royal Collegiate. This will include an overview of the Highschool Carpentry Apprentice Program, Media School, MAGPIE, and Outdoor School.

Apply

Click here to apply online for Media School in 2026-27. Applications are due March 27, 2026.

Contact

For questions, please contact teacher Roddy Gall by phone at 306-683-7700 or by email at gallr@spsd.sk.ca. You can also find us on Instagram.