Journalism – Print and Broadcast – Accelerated - Humber College

Our Program

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During the first year, students focus on acquiring the general skills of journalism, and writing in the various styles and formats demanded by magazines, newspapers, radio, television, and online publications.

Students gain the general skills of journalism, including interviewing, conducting background research, reporting and gathering audio and visual materials for use online and in traditional television, radio, newspaper and magazine formats. From the start of the program, working individually and in group exercises, students produce assignments that reflect the working skills required by the profession.
In final year, students are invited to specialize in a particular pathway – print (newspaper/ magazine) or broadcast (radio/television). At the same time, however, students in these final two semesters will take part in studies to expand their mastery of working in online journalism. Plus, students take part in valuable work placement internships (see below).

Our faculty members come from all types of journalistic backgrounds, professionally and scholarly. As well, many continue to work in the industry segments they represent, working side by side with Humber Journalism graduates. As well, faculty take part in international conferences, speaking at conventions and corporate functions, and judging industry competitions. This helps keep our program current, connected and viable.

Our Advisory Committee provides regular review and input of our curriculum ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.

For further information, refer to programs.mediastudies.humber.ca/journalism.

Your Career

Your Career
For students looking for that next crucial step to find work and grow a career, Humber Journalism is the place to be. Journalism is one of the very few careers where you can apply all of your life experience (from work, studies, travel and life experience), and where you’ll find that every single day can bring something different, exciting and new. In recent years journalism has undergone considerable change, as the craft of telling stories, capturing images and shaping opinions has moved from the old analog age to the digital one. Today, the role of the professional journalist has never been more critical. Media operations across Canada and around the world are working hard to create seamless multiplatform products. That means that professional journalists must be capable of gathering and reporting information in an accurate, timely, and ethical way. Humber’s award-winning accelerated advanced Journalism program provides training in the full range of the most up-to-date professional skills you will need to perform this rewarding, important and challenging work across the multimedia spectrum.
Industry Partnerships
Humber Journalism is incredibly proud of its extensive industry partners, which include CBC, CTV, 680News, TSN, TVO, Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, Fan590 Radio, CHTV, Rogers TV, TVOntario, A-Channel Barrie, Transcontinental Magazines, Metroland Newspapers, Business Information Group, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, and The Canadian Daily Newspaper Association.

Workplacement
Students gain valuable first-hand experience through an assigned, 30-day internship, usually unpaid, in the final year of their studies. This is an exciting opportunity for students to apply everything they’ve learned in school in a real, work place environment. Internships are a great way for a student to enhance their resumé and form lasting industry connections.

Admission Requirement
- A bachelor’s degree or three-year postsecondary diploma, or a partial postsecondary education with solid journalism experience from an accredited news operation
- Attendance at an information/assessment session, which includes:
  - completion of an essay (topic assigned at session), which will be assessed for English proficiency and content
  - general knowledge questionnaire
  - grammar assessment
- If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy.
Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Your Future Study Options
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.

Fees
The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
– domestic $3,655.48
– international $12800.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.

Fees are subject to change.

For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

Curriculum

Semester 1
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 104	Online Journal Writing and Design Online Journal Writing and Design Course Code: JRNL 104 Credits: 1 Multiplatform journalism is now at the forefront of creating myriad opportunities for journalists who are able to work simultaneously in traditional and emerging forms media. The demand grows daily for people who are able to write, edit and manage a wide variety of content for the web, using content management, broadcast and print techniques as well as photographic skills and social media elements. This course will prepare writers, editors and journalists for content jobs in online publishing in news and information settings. In addition, the course includes a focus on page design using basic XHTML coding, familiarity with audio and video editing software, the need for writing a variety of news and informational items, the need for internal and external links, and writing effective headlines and cutlines.	1
JRNL 105	Computer-Assisted Reporting Accelerated Computer-Assisted Reporting Accelerated Course Code: JRNL 105 Credits: 1 In this course, students will become familiar with the opportunities and advantages available to reporters capable of employing computer-assisted reporting. Computer-assisted reporting skills have become an integral part of the modern newsroom, taking practitioners well beyond surface surfing and into the in depth realm of number crunching and data management, manipulation and interpretation. Increasingly, every size news and information outlet now expect graduates from journalism schools to bring this expertise into their newsrooms.	1
JRNL 106	The Art of the Interview The Art of the Interview Course Code: JRNL 106 Credits: 2 This introductory course establishes the fundamental skills that both complement and underpin the reporting function. Emphasis will be placed on the dynamics of the interview, the practical and legal requirement of keeping a clear record and the importance of preparation. In the interview sessions, the student will develop the confidence to take command in a variety of settings.	2
JRNL 114	Basic Photography Basic Photography Course Code: JRNL 114 Credits: 2 This course teaches basic photography and digital imaging as it is practiced in journalism. The course enables the student at the beginning stages of understanding the art of image gathering to assess, evaluate conditions and take photographs for publication. Emphasis will be on the photographic skills required for taking news-related photographs that are well exposed, dramatic, well composed and in focus.	2
JRNL 115	Broadcast Writing Broadcast Writing Course Code: JRNL 115 Credits: 2 This course introduces students to the radio industry, the television newsroom, and the basics of broadcast news writing. Students begin by being introduced to the basic rules of broadcast news writing and the differences between writing for the eye and the ear. Students next learn the terms and vocabulary specific to TV news, examine the job functions of a TV newsroom, and build on their basic broadcast writing skills by applying them to television - specifically, writing to pictures. Students will write simple voiceover productions for TV, as well as more complex voiceovers using sound-ups and clips. Skills learned in this course will prepare students for the more advanced courses in radio and TV in the coming semesters.	2
JRNL 130	Media Law Media Law Course Code: JRNL 130 Credits: 2 This course is designed to prepare the student journalist for the ethical and legal (criminal and civil) issues extant in Canada on the media landscape.	2
JRNL 216	News Reporting and Copy Editing 1 News Reporting and Copy Editing 1 Course Code: JRNL 216 Credits: 5 This is first in a series of courses designed to produce the complete reporter. Through a series of classroom discussions and practical assignments - including work in the field - News Reporting 1 will lay a foundation for writing and editing for all news media. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a clear, concise and readable style of news writing. Students will understand that journalism is not a nine-to-five job and that prospective employers are hunting for journalists who not only have excellent reporting and writing skills, but who also show initiative, persistence, curiosity and respect for the profession.	5
JRNL 310	Introduction to Magazines Introduction to Magazines Course Code: JRNL 310 Credits: 3	3
JRNL 315	Page Design for Journalism Page Design for Journalism Course Code: JRNL 315 Credits: 2 In this course students will learn to design publication-quality news pages using Adobe InDesign - the industry standard desktop publishing tool.	2

Semester 2
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 214	News Photography News Photography Course Code: JRNL 214 Credits: 2 This course extends and solidifies the skills of photography and electronic imaging used by journalists. Students will examine and evaluate news photographs to better understand the importance and value of photojournalism. The course will enable students to assess and evaluate conditions for taking news photographs, and introduce them to basic and intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop 8.0 and digital prepress techniques. The course will prepare students for work on newspapers and magazines to manipulate and enhance photos for publication on the digital platform.	2
JRNL 307	Newspaper Reporting and Copy Editing Newspaper Reporting and Copy Editing Course Code: JRNL 307 Credits: 4 This course extends and solidifies the skills of photography and electronic imaging used by journalists. Students will examine and evaluate news photographs to better understand the importance and value of photojournalism. The course will enable students to assess and evaluate conditions for taking news photographs, and introduce them to basic and intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop 8.0 and digital prepress techniques. The course will prepare students for work on newspapers and magazines to manipulate and enhance photos for publication on the digital platform.	4
JRNL 408	Radio News and Voice Training Radio News and Voice Training Course Code: JRNL 408 Credits: 3 This course extends and solidifies the skills of photography and electronic imaging used by journalists. Students will examine and evaluate news photographs to better understand the importance and value of photojournalism. The course will enable students to assess and evaluate conditions for taking news photographs, and introduce them to basic and intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop 8.0 and digital prepress techniques. The course will prepare students for work on newspapers and magazines to manipulate and enhance photos for publication on the digital platform.	3
JRNL 411	Magazine Editing and Production Magazine Editing and Production Course Code: JRNL 411 Credits: 3 In this second-level magazine course students will apply the skills needed to write for trade, special interest, business and corporate magazines. Students will develop the basic skills for magazine writing, editing and production for Canada's non-consumer publication market by producing a class magazine. Students assume editorial and production duties and take responsibility for the publication from clarifying the mandate and audience, through assigning, writing and editing the stories to layout, design and preparation for printing or online distribution. At the completion of this course students will have developed the skills to perform the functions of a staff or freelance writer/editor for a special interest, business-to-business or corporate publication. This course is taught in tandem with JRNL 415 Digital Production for Journalism in which the online and/or print versions of magazines will be produced.	3
JRNL 414	TV News and Videography TV News and Videography Course Code: JRNL 414 Credits: 3 This course continues to build on the news reporting, writing and production skills learned in JRNL 311. Students consolidate and improve these abilities through the production of TV news reports that may be broadcast on Humber television. They also build the skills necessary to produce television newscasts and develop a strong understanding of the requirements and scope of factual television production. Classes will review writing for television, interviewing, shooting, editing and performance. Students also participate in Humber TV newscasts at least once during the semester.	3
JRNL 415	Digital Prepress for Journalism Digital Prepress for Journalism Course Code: JRNL 415 Credits: 2 In this course students learn how to produce publication-quality print and online magazines. The outcome of the course will be a class magazine in both print and online. In addition to completing in-class design projects, students accept roles and perform the functions of the production team for the magazine.	2
JRNL 416	Opinion Writing Opinion Writing Course Code: JRNL 416 Credits: 2 This course will introduce the student to the powerful art of writing with a point of view. Students will analyze and write editorials, columns, Op/Ed commentaries and reviews. In addition, students will consider and compare the editorial stances of Toronto dailies and participate in a mock town hall debate.	2

Broadcast Journalism Profile Semester 3
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 004	Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521) Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521) Course Code: JRNL 004 Credits: 9 This course will introduce the student to the powerful art of writing with a point of view. Students will analyze and write editorials, columns, Op/Ed commentaries and reviews. In addition, students will consider and compare the editorial stances of Toronto dailies and participate in a mock town hall debate.	9
JRNL 523	Multimedia Management Multimedia Management Course Code: JRNL 523 Credits: 2 An understanding of the roles, responsibilities and challenges faced by media management teams will help students achieve a better awareness of how to plan for their future careers and the professional practices they will be expected to demonstrate. By examining current practices, organizational challenges and changing regulations, students will be better able to offer potential employers effective, practical strategies and a clear appreciation for the business of the media. Through independent research, a case study analysis, postings and sessions with guest speakers from a variety of media, students will examine management styles, strategies and professional practices and behavior. The course will be conducted online through postings. As the profession of journalism is deadline-driven, course deadlines must be met and attendance at guest speaker presentations is mandatory.	2
JRNL 541	Journalism Internship Journalism Internship Course Code: JRNL 541 Credits: 8 Students, who have passed all courses leading up to final year studies, are required to intern in the media for between 200 and 240 hours during one semester. Placements will be at radio or television stations, daily or community newspapers, magazines, online media operations, publication houses or other similar media or journalistic outlets. Faculty will arrange placements in consultation with the students. Students are expected to perform duties of an entry-level employee in completing journalism-related tasks. The internship supervisor will assign daily activities. Students are expected to behave professionally at all times with respect to attendance and performance. Failure to meet the standards set by the placement will result in dismissal from the internship and failure in the course. Internship is the final phase of the journalism program and is designed to allow students to work in industry the equivalent of two days per week throughout the semester. Each internship is different and students must adapt to the requirements of the particular placement and of the editor or editors and supervisors on the job. While specific outcomes will vary depending on the type of internship and the duties involved, the following represent a list of generic outcomes that could be applied across the spectrum of all placements.	8

Broadcast Journalism Profile Semester 4
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 004	Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521) Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521) Course Code: JRNL 004 Credits: 9 Students, who have passed all courses leading up to final year studies, are required to intern in the media for between 200 and 240 hours during one semester. Placements will be at radio or television stations, daily or community newspapers, magazines, online media operations, publication houses or other similar media or journalistic outlets. Faculty will arrange placements in consultation with the students. Students are expected to perform duties of an entry-level employee in completing journalism-related tasks. The internship supervisor will assign daily activities. Students are expected to behave professionally at all times with respect to attendance and performance. Failure to meet the standards set by the placement will result in dismissal from the internship and failure in the course. Internship is the final phase of the journalism program and is designed to allow students to work in industry the equivalent of two days per week throughout the semester. Each internship is different and students must adapt to the requirements of the particular placement and of the editor or editors and supervisors on the job. While specific outcomes will vary depending on the type of internship and the duties involved, the following represent a list of generic outcomes that could be applied across the spectrum of all placements.	9
JRNL 641	Advanced Online Journalism Advanced Online Journalism Course Code: JRNL 641 Credits: 8 This course is required of all final year students in Humber Journalism and is the culmination of all previous semesters of study in broadcast, print and online. It requires students to research, write and edit original copy, provide images, capture video and audio segments, and generate interactive materials such as blogs and reader surveys. The destination of these efforts is a Humber Journalism online news site meant to serve the campus community and beyond, which means content must be professionally produced and refreshed on an ongoing basis. Daily meetings will draw out the many ways story ideas can be produced as web content and expanded upon through the use of the different formats the online setting provides. Social media skills will be employed and web writing and editing skills, including the creation of headlines and captions, will be enhanced, together with added preparation for industry work requiring journalists to employ broadcast and photographic capabilities and a basic understanding of web page design.	8

Print Journalism Profile Semester 3
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 003	Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519) Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519) Course Code: JRNL 003 Credits: 9 This course is required of all final year students in Humber Journalism and is the culmination of all previous semesters of study in broadcast, print and online. It requires students to research, write and edit original copy, provide images, capture video and audio segments, and generate interactive materials such as blogs and reader surveys. The destination of these efforts is a Humber Journalism online news site meant to serve the campus community and beyond, which means content must be professionally produced and refreshed on an ongoing basis. Daily meetings will draw out the many ways story ideas can be produced as web content and expanded upon through the use of the different formats the online setting provides. Social media skills will be employed and web writing and editing skills, including the creation of headlines and captions, will be enhanced, together with added preparation for industry work requiring journalists to employ broadcast and photographic capabilities and a basic understanding of web page design.	9
JRNL 523	Multimedia Management Multimedia Management Course Code: JRNL 523 Credits: 2 An understanding of the roles, responsibilities and challenges faced by media management teams will help students achieve a better awareness of how to plan for their future careers and the professional practices they will be expected to demonstrate. By examining current practices, organizational challenges and changing regulations, students will be better able to offer potential employers effective, practical strategies and a clear appreciation for the business of the media. Through independent research, a case study analysis, postings and sessions with guest speakers from a variety of media, students will examine management styles, strategies and professional practices and behavior. The course will be conducted online through postings. As the profession of journalism is deadline-driven, course deadlines must be met and attendance at guest speaker presentations is mandatory.	2
JRNL 541	Journalism Internship Journalism Internship Course Code: JRNL 541 Credits: 8 Students, who have passed all courses leading up to final year studies, are required to intern in the media for between 200 and 240 hours during one semester. Placements will be at radio or television stations, daily or community newspapers, magazines, online media operations, publication houses or other similar media or journalistic outlets. Faculty will arrange placements in consultation with the students. Students are expected to perform duties of an entry-level employee in completing journalism-related tasks. The internship supervisor will assign daily activities. Students are expected to behave professionally at all times with respect to attendance and performance. Failure to meet the standards set by the placement will result in dismissal from the internship and failure in the course. Internship is the final phase of the journalism program and is designed to allow students to work in industry the equivalent of two days per week throughout the semester. Each internship is different and students must adapt to the requirements of the particular placement and of the editor or editors and supervisors on the job. While specific outcomes will vary depending on the type of internship and the duties involved, the following represent a list of generic outcomes that could be applied across the spectrum of all placements.	8

Print Journalism Profile Semester 4
Course Code	Course	Credits
JRNL 003	Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519) Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519) Course Code: JRNL 003 Credits: 9 Students, who have passed all courses leading up to final year studies, are required to intern in the media for between 200 and 240 hours during one semester. Placements will be at radio or television stations, daily or community newspapers, magazines, online media operations, publication houses or other similar media or journalistic outlets. Faculty will arrange placements in consultation with the students. Students are expected to perform duties of an entry-level employee in completing journalism-related tasks. The internship supervisor will assign daily activities. Students are expected to behave professionally at all times with respect to attendance and performance. Failure to meet the standards set by the placement will result in dismissal from the internship and failure in the course. Internship is the final phase of the journalism program and is designed to allow students to work in industry the equivalent of two days per week throughout the semester. Each internship is different and students must adapt to the requirements of the particular placement and of the editor or editors and supervisors on the job. While specific outcomes will vary depending on the type of internship and the duties involved, the following represent a list of generic outcomes that could be applied across the spectrum of all placements.	9
JRNL 641	Advanced Online Journalism Advanced Online Journalism Course Code: JRNL 641 Credits: 8 This course is required of all final year students in Humber Journalism and is the culmination of all previous semesters of study in broadcast, print and online. It requires students to research, write and edit original copy, provide images, capture video and audio segments, and generate interactive materials such as blogs and reader surveys. The destination of these efforts is a Humber Journalism online news site meant to serve the campus community and beyond, which means content must be professionally produced and refreshed on an ongoing basis. Daily meetings will draw out the many ways story ideas can be produced as web content and expanded upon through the use of the different formats the online setting provides. Social media skills will be employed and web writing and editing skills, including the creation of headlines and captions, will be enhanced, together with added preparation for industry work requiring journalists to employ broadcast and photographic capabilities and a basic understanding of web page design.	8

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School of Media Studies & Information Technology		Program Availability North Fall 2012: Open
Type: Advanced Diploma	Campus: North
Program Code: 04901	Length: Four semesters, beginning in September
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mike Karapita, program co-ordinator \| 416.675.6622 ext. 4530 \| mike.karapita@humber.ca Carey French, program co-ordinator \| 416.675.6622 ext. 5529 \| carey.french@humber.ca

Journalism – Print and Broadcast – Accelerated

School of Media Studies & Information Technology

Program Availability

Your Career

Semester 1

Online Journal Writing and Design

Computer-Assisted Reporting Accelerated

The Art of the Interview

Basic Photography

Broadcast Writing

Media Law

News Reporting and Copy Editing 1

Introduction to Magazines

Page Design for Journalism

Semester 2

News Photography

Newspaper Reporting and Copy Editing

Radio News and Voice Training

Magazine Editing and Production

TV News and Videography

Digital Prepress for Journalism

Opinion Writing

Broadcast Journalism Profile Semester 3

Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521)

Multimedia Management

Journalism Internship

Broadcast Journalism Profile Semester 4

Journalism Broadcast Group (either JRNL 520 or JRNL 521)

Advanced Online Journalism

Print Journalism Profile Semester 3

Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519)

Multimedia Management

Journalism Internship

Print Journalism Profile Semester 4

Journalism Print Group (either JRNL 516 or JRNL 519)

Advanced Online Journalism