TORONTO CAMPUS VIEWBOOK 2024
#IAMTREBAS
NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE AND TECH PROFESSIONALS
A Message From Damien Holland, Campus Director
What does Trebas want?
We want to see your name in the closing credits of the latest streaming sensation. We want your music to have millions of listeners. We want your technical expertise to drive innovation in your own start up.
But most of all, we want you to grow.
We want to see you go from a new student with aspirations to a leader in your field; from a solo creator to a collaborator in a talented team; from learning the rules to breaking the rules to writing the rules.
Are you ready?
Damien Holland Campus Director
Land Acknowledgment
Trebas acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The Trebas also acknowledges that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
What Makes Us Different?
Collaboration:
Work with students from other programs on large-scale projects, such as film productions.
Expert Instructors
Learn from professionals with years of experience in film, audio, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Networking Opportunities
Take advantage of opportunities to attend industry events, such as Toronto International Film Festival and Canadian Music Week, an industry conference featuring panels, workshops and live performances.
High-Tech Facilities
Take advantage of Hollywood-grade gear, on-campus studios, and labs. Book facilities outside of class time.
Guest Speakers
Learn more from industry legends at on-campus events. Previous attendees have included Linda Ballantyne and Katie Griffin, the voice actresses of Sailor Moon; Andrew Sorlie, Executive Producer and Creative Director at Stature Films; Anthony Farrell, award-winning screenwriter, comedian and actor known for his work on The Office and Little Mosque on the Prairie.
ABOUT US
Since 1979, Trebas Institute has been a leader in training creative talent for the audio and film industry. Recently, we’ve added technology programs to the mix. With celebrated instructors who are experts in their field and a curriculum regularly updated to keep students on the cutting edge of innovation, we maintain a high standard of excellence.
Our campus and facilities
Located in the heart of downtown toronto, our campus features industry-standard equipment and dedicated and experienced instructors, providing the perfect space for you to learn and establish connections in your industry of choice.
• Recording and post-production audio studios
• Film studio with hollywood-grade equipment
• Pro Tools and dj arts lab
• PCs equipped with DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro
• Midi lab for sequencing film and tv music
• Mix and mastering lab
“At Trebas, I just felt really comfortable in my own skin to create and express myself through different forms of art. Thanks to Trebas, I got a live paid performance with one of their partners.”
EDEN FRENKEL
Audio Engineering & Production/DJ Arts, Trebas Alum, 2023
Awards and Recognition
Career Colleges Ontario Awards
At every Career College Ontario Award ceremony since 2014, Trebas students and faculty have been honoured with awards in categories such as Outstanding Graduate and Excellence in Teaching.
Toronto Star Reader’s Choice: Best Adult Education
The Toronto Star Reader’s Choice Awards celebrate the best businesses and institutions in the city, as voted by the public. In 2023, Trebas won the gold award for best adult education institution.
Course Compare
In 2024, our Diploma in Data Analytics Co-op ranked as the best Data Analytics program. Trebas also ranked as one of the best film schools in Canada in 2024.
Award Winning Instructors
Instructors have worked on projects that have been nominated for or won awards, including:
Annecy Awards
Gemini Awards
Canadian Screen Awards
Emmy Awards
Career Colleges Ontario AwardsExcellence in Teaching
CAREER SERVICES
] Help with finding the best co-op work placement for you
] Support with job search, resumes, cover letters, networking and interviews
] One-on-one career advice
] Workshops on career management, entrepreneurship, networking, using social media in your job search, and more.
Co-op Work Placement Support
If your program has a co-op component, Careers Services can help you find a work placement that matches your personal goals and learning needs. Coop programs ease the transition from school to work, offering many benefits.
] Make industry connections
] Apply what you learned in the classroom to a real-world setting
] Develop softs skills like the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
“Trebas
always
helps us
find jobs. They’re constantly sending us emails that let us know when the next available opportunity is, where its available, who it’s for. No matter what, they always have us covered.”
ADAM GUERRA Film & TV Production and Post-Production Alum, 2023
Student Success
A cornerstone of our educational institution, the Student Success department serves as a multifaceted support system to help every student achieves their full potential. Read more about individual support services below.
Peer Mentoring
Peer mentors are students with excellent academic standing and leadership skills. They are available to help fellow students with:
] Study habits and strategies
] Time management
] General guidance
] Understanding course material
] Adjusting to college life
Academic Advising
Academic advising empowers students by helping them:
] Create a plan to achieve academic success each term.
] Understand the college academic system, academic policies, and procedures
] Answer questions related to academic standing.
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services provide:
] Barrier-free learning environments
] Opportunities to participate in all educational settings
] Customized support to meet the needs of all students
Accessibility support is confidential, voluntary, and unique to the needs of each student. To learn more about available support, students can connect with an accessibility counsellors on campus.
Film & Television Production and Post-Production
Hone your creative skills during this 48-week film, television and postproduction program.
You’ll boost your knowledge through a range of hands-on projects such as short films, a web series, television broadcasts and commercials.
With the industry insights from our expert instructors and the experience of using industry-standard equipment, you will stand out in the job market after graduation.
Trebas gave us all the tools we needed and helped us understand many of the aspects of filmmaking and production. We had numerous courses to complete in one year, but it was worth it, as they were extremely detailed and structured.
Key Facts
] Intakes: January, April, July and October
] Campus: Toronto
] 12-month program
] Full-time
] 960 hours
] Daytime classes
] Diploma program
] Student bursary and payment plans available* *T&C’s apply
Factory Film Studio Partnership
One of Trebas’ most prominent partnerships is with Factory Film Studios. Inspired by the work of Andy Warhol, the studio has produced numerous films in a multitude of genres, including fantasy, horror, and action, and has produced feature films, series, and documentaries, some in collaboration with Trebas students.
Skills and Competencies
] Operate digital film cameras, lighting, and audio equipment professionally
] Scriptwriting and pitching process to develop films
] Create script breakdowns, production boards, schedules and directing productions
] Create and edit sound effects and determine appropriate music (sound design)
] Perform post-production activities (video editing, color correction, film-title design, etc.)
] Film budgeting and film stages of preproduction, production and post-production
] Understand film semiotics (the role of the framing, editing and sound forms of communication)
] Develop film/TV marketing and distribution plans
] Create special visual effects for film and television productions
] Shoot film and videos
] Develop and create a demo reel — digital portfolio to launch your career in film and TV
Career Prospects
] Director
] Producer
] Cinematographer
] 1st Assistant Director
] 2nd Assistant Director
] Film / TV Series Editor
] Camera Operator
] Production Manager
] Production Coordinator
] Film / TV Distribution Acquisition Manager
] Assistant Production Manager
] Assistant Location Manager
] Screenwriter
] Script Reader
Program Structure
Term 1
Scriptwriting
Audio for Film & Video
Introduction to Digital Audio
Audio Post Design
Online Video
Term 2
Cinematography
Film & Television Production
Production/Directing
Term 3
Editing
Production Management
Special Effect Design
Film History
Film/TV Distribution and Marketing
Pitch Trainining
Term 4
Careers
Pre-Production
Casting Lab
Production Lab
Final Project Editing: Lab
Final Project Audio Lab
Production/Directing III: Lab
Audio Engineering and Production /DJ Arts
Combining theory with practice, Trebas Institute’s Audio Engineering and Production program will teach you how to record, edit and mix sounds at a professional level.
You’ll be creating and capturing the sounds behind a range of different applications including music recording, film & TV, radio, corporate events, digital media, and live performance.
Our expert instructors will teach you how to use modern recording and editing equipment whilst sharing their specialist skills and industry insights with you. By the end of the program, you will be equipped with the practical skills and contemporary knowledge needed to thrive in the Music Industry.
“The hands-on experience here at Trebas of being able to work with the equipment at the school, not just during class time but outside of class time too is a huge advantage… The school lets you come in here and book lab time any time you want.
NIKOLAS LUKOSIUS
Audio Engineering & Production/DJ Arts Alum, 2022
Key Facts
] Intakes: January, April, July and October
] Campus: Toronto
] 12-month program
] Full-time
] 960 hours
] Daytime classes
] Diploma program
] Student bursary and payment plans available* *T&C’s apply.
In partnership with
Skills and Competencies Program Structure
] Recording, engineering and large format console operation
] Recording, editing and mixing
] Live sound set-up and mixing
] Midi-composition and sequencing
] Song writing
] Music industry navigation
Career Prospects
] Recording Engineer
] Record Producer
] Post-Production Engineer
] Multimedia Sound Technician
] Sound Effects Editor
] Sound Engineer
] Sound Mixer
] Sound Technician
] Audiovisual Technician
] Recording Studio Technician
] Recording Artist
] Podcast Recordist / Editor
] DJ - Turntablist
] Location Sound Recordist for Film
Term 1
Songwriting
Music Fundamentals
Introduction to MIDI (Sound Design)
Audio for Film and Television I
Introduction to Digital Audio
Sound and Recording Techniques I
Multitrack Recording Techniques I
Practical Studio Applications
Studio Technologies
Term
2
Advanced Music Fundamentals
Advanced MIDI (Sound Design)
Audio for Film and Television II
Advanced Digital Audio
Sound and Recording Techniques II
Multitrack Recording Techniques II
DJ Arts
Critical Listening Techniques
Principals of Sound and Acoustics I
Studio Maintenance and Repairs I
Term
3
Recorded Music Production
Audio for Film and Television III
Multitrack Recording Techniques III
Live Sound Production
Acoustics
Soundtrack for Film and Television I
Orchestration
Studio Production Techniques
Music Industry Overview
Mixing and Mastering Techniques
Term
4
Final MIDI Project Completion
Soundtrack for Film and Television II
Final Studio Production Project
Completion
Studio Maintenance and Repairs II
Mixing and Mastering Final Project
Completion
Interactive Audio
Careers
Diploma in Cybersecurity Specialist Co-op
Trebas Institute’s Diploma in Cybersecurity Specialist Coop program will train you in best practices in computer security. This will give you the tools and skills to participate in the development of models, systems, or resources to protect computer data.
This one-year program is ideal for those looking to become familiar with all aspects of cyber security such as blockchain, big data and the IoT (Internet of Things).
Key Facts
] Intakes: January, April, July, and October
] Campus: Toronto
] Delivery: Hybrid
] 9-month program
] Full-time
] 720 hours
] Diploma Program
] Co-op experience
] Scholarships and Grants are available for a limited time*
*T&Cs apply
“The co-op is a great opportunity for any single program because after the co-op, there is a higher chance that the industries are going to hire us.”
Learning Partner
ZAIB UN NISA Diploma in Cybersecurity Specialist Co-op Alum, 2023
Skills and Competencies
] Learn to use tools such as Wireshark
] Learn Python programming language, SQL, Hyper-V, mobile simulator/ emulators to perform cybersecurity lab experiments
] Assess risks to improve security posture of an organization
] Respond to security alerts and fix flaws in computer systems and networks
] Utilize technologies to prevent cyberattacks
] Gain the experience needed to take the Certified Ethical Hacker exam from EC-Council
] Co-op placement
] Prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam from EC-Council*
*Disclaimer: Trebas Institute Ontario offers training designed to prepare students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification. However, please note that the certification exam is not administered on our campus, nor does Trebas Institute Ontario cover the exam fee.
Career Prospects
] Informatics Security Analyst
] Systems Security Analyst
] IT Analyst
] Information Security Analyst
] Lead Software Security Engineer
] Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
] Security Architect
] Penetration Tester
] Information Security Crime Investigator/ Forensics Expert
] Cybersecurity Architect
] Malware Analyst
] Computer Forensics Analyst
] Application Security Engineer
] Cloud Security Specialist
] Technology Risk Consultant
Program Structure
Term 1
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Computer Networks
Communications, Operation Systems and Data Management
Programming Languages for Cybersecurity
Term 2
Concepts and Practical Implication of Encryption
Information Security in the Cyber World Penetration Testing
Hackathon
Term 3
Work Placement
Diploma in Data Analytics Co-op
Become highly-proficient in data mining, database and analytics. Learn to use industry-standard software and online platforms, with a curriculum that is constantly updated to give you an edge in the job market.
This one-year co-op diploma will develop the in-demand skills and knowledge needed to analyze data and drive proactive decision-making to improve business performance.
Key Facts
] Intakes: January, April, July, and October
] Campus: Toronto
] Delivery: Hybrid
] 12-month program
] Full-time
] 840 hours
] Diploma Program
] Co-op experience
] Scholarships and Grants are available for a limited time* *T&Cs apply
Skills and Competencies Program Structure
] Process information related to work environment in the computer field
] Install and manage computers
] Use programming languages
] Solve IT problems with mathematics
] Use office software
] Use the principles of programming orientation
] Operate a database management system
] Security prevention operations on information security
] Interact in a professional context
] Evaluate software and hardware components
] Automate computer network management tasks
] Develop data exchange services
Career Prospects
] Data Analyst of Information and Systems
] Database Analyst
] Data Mining Analyst
] Data Warehouse Analyst
] Database Analyst Administrator.
] Marketing Analyst
] Business Process Analyst
] Data Visualization Specialist
] Emergency Management Analyst
] Data Entry Clerk
] Product Support Analyst
] Report Analyst
] Junior Analyst
] Commercial Pricing System Analyst
] Inventory Analyst
Term 1
Data Design
Data Handling and Decision Making
Term 2
Working with Data using SAS and SQL
Data Visualization and Interpretation
Term 3
Work Placement
Scholarships and Grants
Trebas provides a number of scholarships and grants for all students. Please visit our website to learn more about what we can offer you!
OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) provides assistance through loans and grants. It is open to Ontario residents of any age who are:
A. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
B. Meet Ontario residency requirements (12 months or more).
C. Enrolled in an approved postsecondary institution taking an approved program.
OSAP can help with:
] Tuition
] Books and equipment
] Living expenses
Additional Funding Options
Our advisors can help you identify other funding sources from interest-free payment plans to sponsorship through third party organizations such as:
Better Jobs Ontario
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Indigenous sponsored funding
Windmill Microlending – Loans for eligible newcomers
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
] Submit a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID
] Submit proof of domestic status
] Possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (grade 12) or its equivalent or be at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic Test (see details below)
] Pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 and enrollment fee of $200
About the Wonderlic Test
] 8-minute test with 30 questions
] Measures cognitive ability and problem-solving skills
] You will receive a link from Trebas Institute to complete the test free of charge
] You must achieve a minimum score of 17 for Film & Television Production and Post-Production. For all other programs, the minimum score is 15
Computer Use Expectation for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics
It is required that you have access to a personal computer or laptop. To learn more about the specific configurations please visit: trebas.com/admissions/admission-requirements-toronto
For native English-speakers
If you have attended English language-based education systems, you can submit:
Official proof of a degree or diploma awarded by a recognized educational institution where English is the language of instruction, and this institution is located in a country where English is the official language.
*Proof of medium of instruction may be requested
For non-native English-speakers
If your first language is not English, you must submit one of the following:
] Certificate of completion from recognized English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program at a college, university, or approved pathway language organization, which demonstrates an equivalency of required English proficiency.
] Score from a recognized English proficiency test equivalent to IELTS 5.5, as per the equivalency table below.*
Domestic Students HOW TO APPLY
1
Connect with us
Get in touch with one of our advisors by submitting an enquiry on our website, completing the online application form, or calling +1 (416) 966-3066
2
Meet an advisor
An advisor will answer any your questions and help guide you through the required admissions documents. They are here to help you to apply for your program.
3
Payment plans and options
Your advisor and financial aid will help determine the most appropriate payment method and guide you through your OSAP application (if eligible). They will also provide information about scholarships and grants that may be available to you.
4
Enroll in your intake
A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required as well as your enrollment fee of $200. Once you’ve paid your fees you will receive an email detailing next steps and orientation. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing you at Trebas.
